Second Stage Current 33rd Dáil 133/2021
Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021
- Sponsor
- Vincent P. Martin
- Introduced
- 20 Oct 2021
- Last updated
- 2 May 2025
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- Bans importing non-native honey bees to protect Ireland's native bee species from cross-breeding and genetic dilution.
- Makes forging animal health certificates a criminal offence; appoints authorised officers to enforce the import ban.
- Aims to preserve native Irish honey bee biodiversity and prevent ecosystem damage from non-native bee species.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 26th Seanad20 Oct 2021
- Second Stage 26th Seanad20 Oct 2021
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad8 Nov 2022
- Report Stage 26th Seanad8 Nov 2022
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad16 Oct 2024
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil1 May 2025