Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

Yesterday the Government published the bio-energy action plan for Ireland. I ask the Leader if it would be possible to have a debate on it, in advance of the publication of the White Paper, because some useful suggestions could be made by Members. We have a responsibility, as we look to the future to protect our environment, to take steps such as those outlined by the Minister in the bio-energy action plan yesterday. I would appreciate if we could have a debate on this as a matter of urgency.