Dáil Éireann - Volume 495 - 13 October, 1998

Written Answers. - Tax Incentives.

229. Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Finance the plans, if any, he has through the tax code to encourage the use of recycled paper and other recycled products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19333/98]

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy): The Green Government Guide, published August 1996, aims to promote the increased use of recycled paper in Government offices and, by extension, in the wider public service I have no plans to introduce tax relief to encourage the use of recycled paper and other recycled products.