Second Stage Current 33rd Dáil 133/2021

Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021

Health Justice & Policing Climate & Environment

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 Seanad

20 Oct 2021
Second Stage 26th Seanad

20 Oct 2021
Committee Stage 26th Seanad

8 Nov 2022
Report Stage 26th Seanad

8 Nov 2022
Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

16 Oct 2024
Second Stage 33rd Dáil

1 May 2025