236. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of the burden being placed on farmers by new requirements being instituted by farm plastic collection firms that farmers must now be able to prove where and when the plastic film was purchased or face a double cost; if he is further aware that many farmers do not purchase the plastic themselves, the plastic is provided by silage contractors and the price included in the costs to the farmer; if he believes that this rule change is placing an unfair burden on farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16735/25]

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236. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of the burden being placed on farmers by new requirements being instituted by farm plastic collection firms that farmers must now be able to prove where and when the plastic film was purchased or face a double cost; if he is further aware that many farmers do not purchase the plastic themselves, the plastic is provided by silage contractors and the price included in the costs to the farmer; if he believes that this rule change is placing an unfair burden on farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16735/25]

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