Seanad debates

Thursday, 30 June 2016

10:30 am

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is my intention. It will be one per group. To be fair, we had a robust debate on the issue last week. In the spirit of new politics, the Leader is open to working with those on all sides. Nothing has changed regarding the waste industry since we had a debate on this matter in the House last week. The bill issued by Greyhound is very clear. I have one here but I cannot find it now. It is very clear. It asks people either to stay on their current payment plan or move to the pay-per-weight system. There is no movement in terms of fees or in terms of the amount. Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor was not being completely fair in the context of what she said because there is no change to what her party agreed in the Dáil when the matter was discussed or to what the Minister said here last week. There is a freeze. Greyhound has asked some people to choose if they wish to opt for the pay-by-weight system or stay with their existing plans. There is no change in the bill.

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