Written answers

Tuesday, 7 March 2023

Department of Health

Environmental Policy

Photo of Steven MatthewsSteven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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667. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the commitment to eliminate the use of all single-use plastic in HSE-operated canteens and other food service outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11498/23]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Steven MatthewsSteven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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668. To ask the Minister for Health if there is any consideration being given to the reduction in single-use plastic as part of his Department’s procurement policy for the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11499/23]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Steven MatthewsSteven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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669. To ask the Minister for Health if he will take action regarding the level of single-use plastic in Ireland’s healthcare system; if any review of this has been carried out by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11500/23]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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