Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I agree that design is the key point when you want to achieve circularity. It is very difficult to fix problems after a product has not been designed in a way to make it repairable or durable. Design is critical, which is why the EU is coming up with a second eco-design directive - probably in the next couple of months.

The Deputy referred to the choice of materials being critical. On both of those issues, I have studied the Bill and believe it does provide for specifying choice of materials and providing for design decisions. I will continue to discuss with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and the Attorney General. The Deputy can reintroduce the amendment on Report Stage and I will engage properly on it.