Marie Moloney (Labour)

I thank the Minister for bringing forward the Bill. While I am not a hunting person, nor do I claim to be, there are many who are and who were worried about the validity of their hunting licences. At least they can continue to hunt. I welcome the Minister's statement that he is coming in to speak on biodiversity. Last week, the Minister and I raised the green flag in our local schools for biodiversity. It was an education in itself to listen to the children speak about wildlife and biodiversity. In Kerry, we have what is called a bugs hotel. While Kerry is known for its great hotels, it has a bug hotel in Holy Cross Mercy national school. The children have set up a structure into which they entice little bugs of all species to enter. It is fascinating. They also have a wildlife garden. It is great that from a young age children are being taught about nature and to value the environment. A debate on biodiversity is welcome.