Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government will not be accepting the amendment. Essentially, it means a landlord would be responsible for managing the waste of his tenants. Considering the fundamental polluter pays policy and the responsibilities that go with it, I see no reason to accept the amendment. Essentially, tenants are responsible for their waste.

I acknowledge the part of the amendment that refers to the provision of adequate storage facilities for refuse. The most appropriate way to deal with this is through the planning process. Local authorities have a role to ensure facilities are appropriate to the demands of the development. We will not be accepting the amendment because individuals should be responsible for their own waste. The planning process should be the appropriate process for ensuring adequate facilities are provided in developments.