Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 505: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider allocating funds to a group (details supplied) ordinarily spent on landfill charges; the estimated annual cost of such a proposed allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13088/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The work of voluntary groups in collecting unwanted furniture and electrical goods for charitable purposes is commendable. It cannot be determined, however, that the material concerned would otherwise have been landfilled given that its potential for reuse and recycling is evidenced by its continuing usage value. My Department does not have funds available for allocation to support this work.