John Clenndennen feels there needs to be more support for retailers with the scheme.
An Offaly TD is questioning Re-turn over €120m in unredeemed deposits.
€66.7 million in deposits from 2024 and €60 million from 2025 have been accumulated in the Deposit Return Scheme.
This is an estimated 600 million bottles and cans still awaiting returns.
Deputy Clendennen says retailers responsible for making the scheme work on the ground need to be properly supported:
Just Under Half Of Irish People Choosing 'Staycations' This Summer
A poll from Ireland Thinks shows 49% of people would reconsider holiday plans due to the current heatwave.
Emergency Services Attending Bogfire In Westmeath
The blaze broke out this morning.
State Needs To Invest In Social Housing Investment - Micheal Carrigy
The Housing Committee Chair believes the Stock Condition Survey will play a role in updating social homes.
Intel Announce €5b Investment In Irish Plant
Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke is welcoming the news.
Nighttime Water Restrictions In Place For Midlands
Nighttime water restrictions now in effect across Offaly.
Funeral For Westmeath Teenager Taking Place On Thursday
Martin Greene passed away after getting into difficulty swimming in Westmeath's Lough Ree.
Laois TD Urges E-Scooter Licensing, Tax And Insurance Requirements
E-scooter injuries filled almost half of Temple Street ICU beds, including one Laois case.
Gardaí Seize Car After Young Learner Driver Caught Speeding On M7
The 17 year old driver was doing 174 km/h.
Laois TD Calls For Irish Unity To Move Up Political Agenda
Sinn Féin tabled a Bill urging preparations for Irish unity.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Data Centre Policy Review
Appeals were recently submitted against plans for a €1 billion data centre in Westmeath.
Warm Weather Set To Continue In Midlands
Heat advisory's are in place.
Gardaí Appeal For Information After Criminal Damage At Westmeath Golf Club
The damage is said to have occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Laois Drug Raids: Two Men Still Held After €700k Seizure
11 military grade guns were seized.
Tributes Paid To Westmeath Drowning Victim
He's being described as 'a polite, respectful young man'.
Teenager Dies After Getting Into Difficulty In Lough Ree
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene yesterday afternoon.
Sexual Assault Treatment Unit Attendances Rise 5% Nationwide In 2025
The unit in Mullingar saw a decrease in numbers.
Midlands Sees Major Nursing Home Funding Increases
Westmeath saw the largest increase in the midlands.
Status Yellow Heat Warning Issued For Midlands Counties
The warning will be in place until Sunday morning.
Portlaoise’s Pride Of Place Shines During Judge’s Visit
Portlaoise Tidy Towns showcased the hard work that has transformed the town into a greener and more sustainable town.
Pilot In €8.4m Midlands Cocaine Plot Claims He Was 'People Pleaser'
He flew an €8.4m consignment of cocaine into the Midlands.
