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:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
