Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We feel it is the right thing to do in the interests of all stakeholders. We are not playing politics with our environment. I do not say for one moment that Senator Grace O'Sullivan is doing so. I know her passion and commitment over many years, long before she got into politics. However, I do believe some others might be using an opportunity here. We feel we are doing what is right by the country and the stakeholders who will be impacted by this motion. We feel that the Minister of State is adopting a very pragmatic, positive and proactive role in bringing forward legislation that will address the concerns of Senator Grace O'Sullivan and other Senators. For the sake of a few weeks or possible months, we should wait on that and properly engage with it.