Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

That is very positive. It will be really important for swimmers and for people with a general interest in coastal water quality.

I have a couple of questions on the document. Environmental targets on beach litter are mentioned in it but fishing litter is not. When one goes along any of our beaches, one often sees nets, floats, pots, ropes and all kinds of stuff. According to the Natura impact study accompanying the document, approximately 20% of beach litter is lost fishing gear. I wonder why that is not included in it. I do not know who that question would be for.