101. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will examine the case of a business in the hospitality sector (details supplied) which has had its deposit return back exemption revoked recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26850/24]

Under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Regulations, retailers may avail of an exemption to provide a take-back service, provided certain conditions are met. Retailers with a store size of less than 250m2, as well as those operating vending machines or online sales, food-to-go and hospitality establishments may apply to Re-Turn, the DRS operator, for an exemption. Retailers must indicate, when registering with Re-turn, whether they will provide a collection facility or are availing of a take-back exemption. Retailers also have the option of switching from an exemption to a collection facility. In making this switch, the take-back exemption is automatically revoked by Re-turn. As Minister, I have no function in the matter.