Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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128. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if concerns that deposit return scheme machines are too high for wheelchair users will be addressed; the action that will be taken to improve accessibility in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23330/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Regulations, retailers are required to ensure that the take-back facilities they provide on their premises are accessible to all individuals wishing to return empty containers.

With the advice of the National Disability Authority, Re-turn, the DRS operator, is embarking on an engagement process that will examine accessibility issues for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in line with best practice.

Re-Turn will convene the first meeting of an advisory group in May and has sought nominations from a number of disability organisations who will provide membership for the group.

Re-turn is available to support individuals who have difficulties in returning bottles and cans to their local retailer.