Kevin Humphreys (Labour) | Oireachtas source

That is having a drastic and detrimental impact on the air quality in our cities and towns. One thing that could be done quickly is a phased move away from diesel cars. We have to move quickly because our hospitals will fill up if we do not.

A zero waste management plan for restaurants has been successfully piloted in London. It involves reducing portion sizes and a planned mechanism whereby restaurants involved in the pilot scheme no longer send any of their food waste to landfill. We have to do this also, in co-operation with the relevant services.