Environmental Schemes

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Ceisteanna (111)

John Paul O'Shea

Ceist:

111. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the deposit return scheme achieved the 77% separate collection target required by 2025; if he can outline the collection rate achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46935/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

The 2025 separate collection rate achieved by the Deposit Return Scheme will be outlined in the 2025 Annual Report to be published by Re-turn, the operators of the scheme. I expect this report to be published in the coming weeks.