The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal Damien English has said that the price increases on bin charges under a new scheme aimed at so-called “recycling” are not guaranteed and that the Government will take action if they deem it necessary.
However, bin charges protesters claim households will end up paying a staggering €250 more a YEAR after the new scheme is introduced.
Critics of the scheme have called for a price-freeze on current prices.
Last week, the Minister for the Environment Denis Naughten announced the new scheme, claiming that it will replace the pay-by-weight system which was shelved by the Government last year.
The new scheme is set to commence in September.