Bill To Ban Single-Use Coffee Cups Have Passed Second Stage In Dail
The Waste Reduction Bill banning single-use coffee cups has passed it's second stage in the Dáil.
But the Environment Minister has asked his colleagues to freeze the plans put forward by Labour and the Greens.
A vote on whether to do so is due on Thursday.
Denis Naughten says the bill which also includes a a deposit/return scheme for drinks containers could be massively expensive to set up:
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