Written answers
Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Recycling Policy
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin Bay North, Labour)
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120. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will engage with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss potential modification of the operation of the deposit return scheme to ensure it does not have the unintended consequence of providing a competitive advantage to large-scale producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30834/23]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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In November 2021, the Deposit Return Scheme Regulations (S.I. No 599 of 2021) were signed. Under these Regulations, it is the responsibility of producers to establish and operate a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), to be funded by the following:
- Registration fees set by the approved body,
- Producer fees set by the approved body,
- Unredeemed deposits,
- Revenue derived from sale of returned containers, and
- Any other income sources created by the approved body.
I am aware of the concerns raised by small producers in relation to DRS. Re-turn are engaging with those producers and are in the process of considering what measures can be put in place to address those concerns.
My officials have been in contact with the representative body referenced in the question and I intend to meet with them as soon as is possible.
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