Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

As the Minister acknowledges, there is a question if we are considering a microplastic fibre, for example. Will the Minister indicate if this is an issue we will monitor? I hope we do not have to wait years but I know we may not be able to deal with this within the legislation. We will need to monitor this. Part A acknowledges the capacity of a polymer to be manipulated into different shapes and there is a real concern that polymers may be able to change and not have a final shape during or after manufacturing. It will need to be monitored very closely to see if there is use with respect to either exemptions or certain products being excluded or perceived as being excluded from the legislation in that regard. I am just signalling that this is a matter to monitor.