153 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for the Environment the progress made in implementing EC Directive 78/319, with specific reference to the efforts, if any, being made to reduce toxic and dangerous waste production; the trends in toxic and dangerous waste production since notification of the directive, and more specifically Article 16 thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Directive 78/319 was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Toxic and Dangerous Waste) Regulations, 1982. Two situation reports have been furnished to the EC Commission pursuant to Article 16 of the Directive.