Lynn Boylan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have raised the issue of rodenticide with the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, but also that of formaldehyde, glyphosate and all these chemicals that are readily available. It is possible to walk down to any high street store and buy them cheaply. I have asked for a public awareness campaign, and I think the Minister of State is receptive to it. Putting aside the fact that the agriculture industry will say that it needs these chemicals, surely they should not be available to ordinary domestic households. I say that because when I speak to many people, they are not aware of the damage these chemicals can do in respect of biodiversity. I mention this in the context of the local authority level as well. Is there a need-----