James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Far too many people in this State are filthy in their habits with regard to disposing of their rubbish, etc. If one drives on any of our country or national roads, one sees the countryside littered with debris. It is important that the Leader invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to the House to debate the widespread problem of illegal dumping in our countryside and the failure of the Government to clamp down on or stamp out this problem which affects our tourism industry and ourselves as a people and a nation. We have had review after review and report after report but no action has been taken to provide the necessary infrastructure for the disposal of waste in terms of landfills, etc.