Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Government can state such and such a timeframe is not sufficient. However, it is a case of priorities and things can be made to happen very quickly when one chooses to do so. There is a general feeling among those who have serious concerns about climate change that there is a massive element of kicking the can down the road. Not providing for an early review seems to be an extension of this same philosophy and attitude. Given the fact that so many are really disappointed about what we are getting, the least we can do is provide for an early review in order that the position can be reviewed quickly. If the Government were to commit to a period of six months, I hope it would take a more serious look to see how things were going. Kicking the can down the road is soul destroying.