4 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the proposed levy on plastic bags will come into operation; the steps being taken to ensure that retailers provide shoppers with alternatives to plastic bags; if he intends to apply the levy, on a pro rata basis, to other larger plastics bags, such as those used for fertilisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18845/00]

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4 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the proposed levy on plastic bags will come into operation; the steps being taken to ensure that retailers provide shoppers with alternatives to plastic bags; if he intends to apply the levy, on a pro rata basis, to other larger plastics bags, such as those used for fertilisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18845/00]

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1. 29 June 2000

   Ceisteanna–Questions. Priority Questions. - Plastic Shopping Bags.

   4 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the proposed levy on plastic bags will come into operation; the steps being taken to ensure that retailers provide shoppers with alternatives to plastic bags; if he intends to apply the levy, on a pro rata basis, to other larger plastics bags, such as those used for fertilisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18845/00]

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