59.—(1) Each local authority shall, save in a particular case where a provision of this Act provides to the contrary, be responsible for the supervision of, and the enforcement of the relevant provisions of this Act in relation to, the holding, recovery and disposal of waste within its functional area.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall be construed as prejudicing the right of the Agency or any other person to perform any functions conferred on it or him or her by or under any provision of this Act.