Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

As I said, under the procedures for review, quite an expansive and participatory process is required at least every ten years, but it will be possible to review it more frequently taking into account census population changes. As Deputy Ó Broin pointed out, we have had a substantial population increase coupled with substantial inward migration over recent years. Those changes are really significant and can have a huge impact on the State's resources. In that regard, it is important to have that mechanism to review frequently.