"To consider the issue" means to carefully think about or examine the problem or topic at hand. It refers to taking the time to reflect, think through, and evaluate different perspectives or possible solutions. Full definition
The judge was perfectly entitled to take the cost and time into consideration and, indeed, has a duty to do so when considering issues of case management. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
While ministers were expected to take expert advice into account when considering an issue in the round, they were not bound to follow it. (theguardian.com)
There are legitimate issues to consider when considering the issue of baseball players and overtime. (sbnation.com)