Vincent P Martin (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

-----by saying that in 2020 alone, an increase of 327% in the importation into this country of non-native honey bee queens was documented.

I thank Senators for their steadfast and continuing support. We have a wonderful gathering of Senators in the Seanad, including the horticulturist, Senator Murphy, and Senators Higgins and Wall. On the front line, we have more than 500 beekeepers in our county. I thank the people in the Gallery who have come in this evening. I also thank Senator Maria Byrne from Limerick, which is famous for traditional beekeeping.

It is not over yet; we have to keep the pressure on, but so far so good. I will be pushing this for Report Stage at the earliest opportunity. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his indulgence, as well as the Minister of State, Senator Hackett.