Nora Owen
Question:406 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he will have arrangements made to have heracleum mantegazzianum, known as giant hogweed, listed as a noxious plant under the Noxious Weed Act, 1936, in view of the effects this plant can have if humans come in contact with it; if there are any regulations in existence dealing with this weed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20138/00]