Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Given the public outcry against this product or this type of material in products, producers will move to make replacements if they have not done so already. However, until we can be certain, we have to put the potential negative health impact first and foremost.

The Senator referred to the single use plastics directive. That legislation will not fall under my remit. In a way, it is probably a good thing. I keep leaving my keep cup in various places. That is something I have to deal with myself in terms of my own behaviour. There will be opportunities to do other things with legislation. If we have identified a point further down the line where we can make amendments, it may be helpful in terms of the extra things-----