Legislative Measures

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Questions (311)

Ryan O'Meara

Question:

311. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made to date on the proposed native Irish honey bee Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38675/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Martin Heydon)

The Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021, a Private Members Bill, which seeks to ban the importation of non-native honey bees is currently before Dáil Éireann, Second Stage. Progression of the Bill through Dáil Éireann is subject to the procedures of the Oireachtas.