Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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285. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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My Department fully supports the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act 2022 and will comply with all necessary policies and protocols resulting from this legislation. My Department currently utilises computer hardware until it reaches end of life in line with financial policies. End of life computer hardware is disposed of in line with WEEE directive and regulations. My Department has an Energy Management Team which conforms to all waste protocols as per IS0 14001. Any actions arising from the Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022 will be actioned as part of our existing waste management controls. My Department does not maintain the requested information in respect of the State bodies under its aegis in line with legislation and governance policies. These State bodies may be contacted directly by e-mail by members of the Oireachtas, as set out in the attached table.