Seanad debates
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Dáil] : Committee and Remaining Stages
6:00 pm
Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
Senator Cullinane asked about a packaging levy. The programme for Government outlined a commitment to drive waste reduction as part of the overall policy on sustainable waste. One of the possible elements of the waste reduction strategy is a levy on packaging and the Department has commenced a process of consultation with industry. Submissions can be made until 5 August. Further details on that initiative are available on the Department's website.
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