It’s feared several beekeepers in Clare would be decimated if the Government rushes through a proposed import ban.
Legislation to prevent the import of non-native honey bees is currently at the second stage in the Dáil, having received Seanad approval in 2024.
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Irish Beekeper Organisations have consistently called for the measure to be introduced to protect the Irish honeybee from crossbreeding.
Member of Clare’s Biodiversity Forum Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran-Molloy says introducing the law without due research could severely punish responsible keepers in this county and their livelihoods.
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