Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 365: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to ensure the proper regulation of exotic pond plants in shops and gardening outlets; the implications that this may have for biodiversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21136/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The threat to biodiversity and habitats by non-native invasive plant and animal species is widely recognised. My Department is currently preparing new Habitats Regulations, which I expect to make later this year, and which will include provision to prohibit the sale and distribution of non-native plants and animals that are known to pose a threat to native species and habitats.