Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I welcome the Minister of State and the debate. The points every Member has to make are of interest. Having examined the motion and the amendment, and having listened to Senator O'Reilly with great care, I can support both sides. It is so easy to congratulate the Government on its policy aims but the motion does not state the Government has done anything. I find it easy to support the amendment, which correctly condemns the Government for "little progress in the area of climate change policy and notes with concern [as we all do] the sharp rise in green house gas emissions in the transport sector.'' On that basis, I support both the motion and the amendment. This should please both sides.