Reports are claiming that teething problems with the scheme are being sorted out.
The Deposit Return Scheme is not working for many retailers and consumers and is causing frustration and confusion.
That's the view of the director of Cleland supermarkets in Abbeyleix.
Reports suggest initial teething issues during the first month of the programme have been ironed out.
However, that's being disputed by Alex Cleland who says the deposit scheme should be run by local councils and retailers:
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