Invasive Species Policy
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-26
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Kieran O'Donnell (FG), Limerick City

I thank Senator Murphy again for raising this matter. As I stated, I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Martin Heydon. The Minister fully recognises the important role played by honeybees, especially in terms of honey production and the pollination of horticultural crops. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is fully supportive of the work carried out by beekeepers and the beekeeping association in relation to the conservation of the native Irish honeybee, which is evident in the level of support provided through various initiatives. The Minister appreciates the concerns among beekeepers' associations that it has taken time for the outcome of the research to be published, but wishes to assure the House that his Department is currently finalising the overall response to the report. The points Senator Murphy made today will be brought to the attention of the Minister and the Department of agriculture.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-26