Micro-plastic and Micro-bead Pollution Prevention Bill 2016

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Bans the sale or manufacture of cosmetics, soaps and similar products that contain tiny plastic micro-beads, with fines for breaches. It also requires the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor micro-plastic and micro-bead pollution each year in Irish waters and the wider environment, including wildlife and Natura 2000 sites, and to report the findings and recommendations to the Minister and the Oireachtas, with the results published publicly.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to prohibit the sale or manufacture of products containing plastic micro-beads; to monitor and report on the levels of micro-plastic and micro-bead pollution on Irish coastlines, Irish waters, flora and fauna, and at Natura 2000 sites; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018