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

I will respond on that point before Deputy Ó Broin contributes. I have read out section 265(3)(a). Section 266(3)(b) refers to "the need for equitable and orderly access to the courts for all persons to be ensured in accordance with law" before the Minister makes the regulations. Section 266(3)(c) refers to "the need to ensure that court and judicial resources are utilised for the common good and in the interests of justice". The level needs to be set appropriately in a way that ensures applicants can get representation. That is in compliance with the Aarhus Convention, which is about access to justice in environmental matters that is not prohibitively expensive.