Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I welcome the Minister to the House and Senators will appreciate his decision to introduce the Bill in the Seanad. The Minister noted that he accepted a considerable number of amendments to the most recent Bill he introduced in the House. I hope he will consider doing likewise with regard to this legislation. Our efforts are focused on improving the Bill.

I learned from my experience with the Minister when he introduced a levy on plastic bags which, as he will have noted, is due to increase to 44 cent. At that time, I objected to the Minister's proposal and told him the levy would not work. He listened to my objections and those voiced by other Members and found a solution for each of them.