Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am delighted to second the Minister of State's amendment. I thank him very much for this. The challenge he has put to us is that the Seanad must live up to these responsibilities and participate, as I hope we are doing this afternoon, in a constructive debate with the Minister on environmental matters. This is a huge issue and there are huge concerns that it is not being addressed seriously enough worldwide. I am sure that Seanad Éireann will respond to the invitation, generously offered by the Minister of State this afternoon.