Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister emphasised several times that this is a draft plan and consultations are ongoing. The key question is by how much the plan will change by June as a result of engagement with members of the public, non-governmental organisations and others who are seeking to frame a plan that sets out targets that must be met. How open is the Minister to having a plan that reflects ambitious goals, moves away from the issue of financial costs and budgetary processes and recognises the urgent need to take concrete action?

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