Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 317: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the supports or structures the Government is putting in place to ensure that all used tyres are re-cycled and to prevent illegal dumping of these tyres, such as is occurring in many areas of County Louth including areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9043/07]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has had discussions with the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) with a view to establishing a Producer Responsibility Initiative (PRI). These discussions are continuing with the intention of concluding the necessary arrangements for such an initiative later this year. Draft Regulations which will provide a regulatory framework for this PRI are being developed and will be published for public consultation shortly.

I have publicly stated my concerns in relation to inappropriate practices in relation to the way waste tyres are managed. It is imperative that waste tyres are not subject to unauthorised burning, uncontrolled disposal or the formation of indiscriminate stockpiles. These practices are not acceptable as they can cause nuisance, pose both environmental and health hazards and infringe waste and other environmental legislation.