Sir, – The deposit return scheme is designated a not-for-profit organisation. From early return figures, it is apparent that it will accumulate large profits.
More money will be taken as deposits than will be reclaimed in recycling. What will happen to the excess funds? Will company accounts be available to the public? Even now, it is obvious that more money will be accrued than will be necessary to run the scheme. – Yours, etc,
KATHLEEN KELLEHER,
Greystones,
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Co Wicklow.
Sir, – Yesterday I saw a group of children bring a load of plastic bottles and cans to a large supermarket. They had obviously collected them with a view to earning some extra pocket money. However, all four machines were out of order and the children left, unrewarded for their efforts.
These machines seem to break down frequently. Is this yet another example of a flawed public system? – Yours, etc,
TOM FULLER,
Glasnevin,
Dublin 11.
Sir, – When I was in Germany, around 2005, a deposit return scheme was running successfully and was regarded as a normal part of life.
What is so different about Ireland?
No wonder we can’t build a metro or finish a children’s hospital! – Yours, etc,
EITHNE O’CALLAGHAN,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4.