Written answers

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Recycling Policy

5:00 pm

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 292: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when shops will cease or be instructed to stop selling regular light bulbs and recycling options will be available for same products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47427/08]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I intend to make a formal announcement about the phased withdrawal of incandescent light bulbs from the Irish market in early 2009, as soon as I receive the necessary EU clearance for the introduction of the proposed national energy-efficiency and performance standard for light bulbs. No specific requirements are necessary for the disposal of tungsten filament incandescent bulbs. When the proposed national standard is introduced, I expect use of the targeted bulbs to decrease over a number of years as they are replaced in the normal course.

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