Concerns from retailers about plastic bag tax. Is it time to re-think next phase in the shopping bag levy scheme?

Sep 27, 2013, 09:01 AM

Both the Northern Ireland Retail Trade Association and the Retail Consortium have called on Environment Minister Durkan to scrap plans to introduce the levy on reusable bags. They're concerned that basket sales and impulse buying have been reduced following the introduction of the levy on disposable bags. Joel is joined by NIRC Director Aodhan Connolly and Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay