Pauline O'Reilly (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I want to make a brief point on whether one puts something into or outside of legislation. It is important sometimes to put things in legislation because it gives people confidence. They would not have to wait on the Government to produce a policy document, which it can ultimately change, and they could see that the Government is accountable in the legislation. That is exactly what the Government is doing with the climate action Bill. It is setting down in legislation that plans will be developed by local authorities and the Government. I hope the Minister of State will give serious consideration to putting this provision into the legislation.