John Gormley
Question:83 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the proposals, if any, he has, either acting alone or in conjunction with the Department of Health and Children, to introduce primary or secondary legislation to provide the term noxious weeds to plants, including the giant hogweed which has become a major coloniser of our semi-urban watercourses in recent years and poses a significant health threat to children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17649/98]