Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I still do not understand why it would not be possible for every Department to publish a sectoral plan. A number of Departments will draft larger plans than others and the six Departments mentioned will be at the front line.

The Leader stated one cannot legislate for attitudes but that is not the case. Legislation and action can change attitudes. For example, newer public transport modes such as the Luas are disabled-friendly and the entire community expects this because over the past number of years that expectation has been created through actions, plans and legislation. Action resulting from legislation changes attitudes. One can legislate, therefore, in a roundabout way to change attitudes and attitudes have changed significantly in this area.