Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2022-11-08
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Vincent P. Martin (GP), Nominated by the Taoiseach

-----by saying that in 2020 alone, an increase of 327% in the importation into this country of non-native honey bee queens was documented.
I thank Senators for their steadfast and continuing support. We have a wonderful gathering of Senators in the Seanad, including the horticulturist, Senator Murphy, and Senators Higgins and Wall. On the front line, we have more than 500 beekeepers in our county. I thank the people in the Gallery who have come in this evening. I also thank Senator Maria Byrne from Limerick, which is famous for traditional beekeeping.
It is not over yet; we have to keep the pressure on, but so far so good. I will be pushing this for Report Stage at the earliest opportunity. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his indulgence, as well as the Minister of State, Senator Hackett.

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Sitting date: 2022-11-08