Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I totally subscribe to what Mr. Walsh is saying about that type of spraying near playgrounds and residential areas. Apart from the damage done to plants, there is also the question of the effect it may have on human life and people. Personally, I believe it will be found in time that they have an effect. I know there is some research indicating that is true.

Correct me if I am wrong but did Mr. Walsh mention Carrick-on-Shannon? There was an issue with spraying there. I ask this because part of Carrick-on-Shannon comes under Roscommon County Council and part comes under Leitrim County Council. I know in Roscommon they have cut out much of this spraying in recent years and it is very into biodiversity now. Are there any details about where the spraying in question happened in Carrick-on-Shannon or is that a fair question to ask?