272. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if further consideration will be given to the concerns of industry members regarding the proposed producer responsibility initiative, as there is widespread concern concerning the adverse effects it will have on small and medium-sized companies that wish to be compliant; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the scheme will leave too many loopholes that will allow black market activity and fraud, which will distort the market for legitimate business, resulting in job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2449/17]

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272. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if further consideration will be given to the concerns of industry members regarding the proposed producer responsibility initiative, as there is widespread concern concerning the adverse effects it will have on small and medium-sized companies that wish to be compliant; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the scheme will leave too many loopholes that will allow black market activity and fraud, which will distort the market for legitimate business, resulting in job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2449/17]

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1. 19 January 2017

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   272. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if further consideration will be given to the concerns of industry members regarding the proposed producer responsibility initiative, as there is widespread concern concerning the adverse effects it will have on small and medium-sized companies that wish to be compliant; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the scheme will leave too many loopholes that will allow black market activity and fraud, which will distort the market for legitimate business, resulting in job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2449/17]

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