John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

It will happen in July. While I am speculating, I would like to think it is our participation in government that has resulted in such initiatives.

I concede the Deputy has made some valid points on some difficulties in this regard that must be examined. One concerns the question of the light fittings. That is the reason we have allowed a year for the introduction this measure. However, the Deputy was incorrect in saying that we cannot introduce this ahead of the European Union's proposal. We can. I have consulted the Attorney General and others on this.

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