Cyprian Brady (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I wish the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, a speedy recovery. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important issue of waste management. Huge progress has been made in the evolution of waste policy and law. It is an ongoing process, which particularly in the past five to ten years has greatly improved the environment in which we live.