Kenneth FoxA total of 71 per cent of adults believe that the Re-Turn scheme has been a success since it was introduced in Ireland. 2 years after the Re-Turn Scheme was introduced in Ireland, iReach asked adults in Ireland their thoughts on the success and barriers of the Deposit Return Scheme. This is highest for adults aged 25-34, with 30 per cent using the machines much more than they did at the start. 36 per cent think that having to put items in one-by-one isn’t worth it, 33 per cent think the locations of machines aren’t convenient, and 32 per cent think the machines are faulty. 48 per cent of adults think the deposit return scheme was and is just another way for the government to make money off the Irish population, with 24 per cent feeling this strongly.

Source: The Herald March 02, 2026 20:05 UTC