PQ 166
166. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount which has been retained as surplus from the deposit return scheme due to amounts not being reclaimed; what will ultimately become of these funds; whether his Department has considered repaying an amount greater than the amount originally paid as a deposit for a bottle or can, as a means of incentivising people to avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40968/25]
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166. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount which has been retained as surplus from the deposit return scheme due to amounts not being reclaimed; what will ultimately become of these funds; whether his Department has considered repaying an amount greater than the amount originally paid as a deposit for a bottle or can, as a means of incentivising people to avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40968/25]
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