South Dublin County Council has passed a motion to abolish pay per weight bin charges.

Sinn Fein Councillor for the Clondalkin LEA Councillor Ward called for the motion and said there was some opposition from Fine Gael councillors in the chamber.

Cllr Ward said: "The people of South Dublin County Council had their voice heard. They are sick to the back teeth of what they see as just another stealth tax on the most vulnerable. The behaviour of some waste management companies since the recent intervention by the Government left a lot to be desired.

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"Greyhound's decision to automatically switch people to the pay per weight system unless instructed differently, created a sense of anger and confusion for its customers.

"I have reported the waste management companies to the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission. I asked them to investigate if there was any collusion between the waste management companies in setting prices. If this investigation decides that there was collusion I urge the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission to use its regularity powers and take action on this issue."

(CD/MH)