James Bannon (Fine Gael)

The people need clarity. The Minister for Health and Children is advocating a ban on smoking in public establishments in the interests of health and safety while the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government appears to be committed to managing waste by way of incineration rather than by reducing, minimising and recycling. He is taking the lazy option that will affect the health of the people.

I support what my colleague, Senator O'Toole, said regarding the remarks of the Lord Mayor of Dublin.