Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for being with us to take us through this and also for representing Ireland at COP15 in Montreal. It is really important he was there. As it happened, he was only there briefly due to domestic matters but it was an important sign and signal of Ireland's support for everything that is happening on a biodiversity level.

On the protocol itself, Article 5.2 and 5.5 speak about legislative, administrative or policy measures we must take to achieve the overall objectives of the protocol. Do we have any indication at this stage of what the next steps are for us? Do we need further legislation? Do we need administrative or policy measures, is it more in that sphere? How do we take this to the next level in Ireland?