Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 May 2022
71. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit have policies in place to install artificial structures that provide shelter and habitat space for wild species such as, but not limited to, insect hotels, bat boxes, nesting towers and beehives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23854/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's office in Booterstown has an insect hotel. As part of the preparations for the relocation of my Department's HQ next year, staff in my Department have established a number of subgroups to look at different aspects of the move. One such group deals with biodiversity which is developing a work programme which includes the establishment of a biodiversity team in the office. I welcome this initiative which I'm confident will develop projects that address biodiversity loss, help our environment, natural heritage and also our individual quality of life. The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisations.
