Organic Farming.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Ceisteanna (127)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

121 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he intends to take action in relation to the nuisance caused by pine martens to organic honeybee business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8557/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

No producers of organic honey are registered with my Department. Any action in relation to a protected species, such as the pine marten, is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.