Written answers

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Litter Pollution

9:00 pm

Photo of Chris AndrewsChris Andrews (Dublin South East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 860: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to place a levy on chewing gum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48620/09]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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My Department entered into a negotiated agreement designed to tackle chewing gum litter with the chewing gum industry in 2006. The 3-year programme involved a comprehensive radio, outdoor and in-store advertising campaign, a wide-reaching schools education module and the promotion of greater awareness of litter law enforcement in local authority areas across the country. The agreement has now expired.

My Department is currently engaged in discussions with the chewing gum industry to establish whether a new programme can be agreed. No decision has been taken regarding the possible introduction of a levy on chewing gum, pending the outcome of these discussions.

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