Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Committee on Public Petitions
Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (Resumed)
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
I have finished my questions. I thank the witnesses for the clarification. From the input we have received today, it is pretty clear in my mind. I thank the witnesses for attending and for giving us the opportunity to bring to an end any ambiguity. My knowledge is pretty limited, to be honest. Awareness raising is an important part. I ask the Department officials to highlight the importance of engagement and awareness, and perhaps also what they do. We have a piece of work to do around the responsible use of pesticides, in particular in public parks and public amenity areas. The important point is we need to bring people with us and educate people. I thank the witnesses for today's contribution.
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