I ask Members to listen to me for a moment. This is about questions on promised legislation or the programme for Government. Please do not ask questions on other issues. I know very well how important constituency matters are and the importance of saying, "I raised it in the House." There are other ways and means, whether it is Topical Issue matters, Priority Questions or Other Questions. I ask Deputy Dooley to commence. I know he will lead by example.

In February, the Government produced a set of commitments to support the implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-21. A global assessment report was published this week showing that the health of the ecosystem, on which we and all other species depend, is deteriorating rapidly. Can the Minister provide an update on the necessary urgent implementation of the national biodiversity action plan? What additional resources are there and what investment is being made to stem this biodiversity emergency in Ireland?

We had the first inaugural national biodiversity conference this year. I also introduced a biodiversity duty this week in Cabinet, which was passed and which puts an onus on public bodies to ensure they take biodiversity into account in terms of the work and business they do.

There is an issue in regard to biodiversity globally and not just in Ireland. There is a severe problem and we are very conscious of that. We are putting a huge amount of money into this, a huge amount of investment and a huge amount of initiative. I will take on board the Deputy's comments.