Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)

We were trying to propose that the EPA be properly resourced to carry out the new functions provided in the Bill because, over the years, we have experienced the impact of the failure to resource State and semi-State bodies. An announcement of all these new plans or functions is not worth much unless they can actually be carried out. That is why we asked for a resourcing plan to be put in place. The Minister is, of course, free to agree to do it in any event but I anticipate that might not be forthcoming.