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:
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