Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Fianna Fáil Party has the same issue regarding our Prohibition of Micro-Plastics Bill, which incorporates provisions similar to those to which the previous speaker referred but in respect of reducing use of non-recyclable tableware. We are also having a difficulty getting the Bill through the systems of the House. Unfortunately, we have not even had an opportunity to table the legislation. The Government must provide clarity on the concept of new politics and the idea of passing important legislation, rather than simply dealing with statements. I support Deputy Eamon Ryan's efforts in that regard. While the proposed measure on coffee cups is important, it was spun out yesterday to distract from the criticism levelled at the Government by the Citizens' Assembly on Sunday.

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