AQW 9580/22-27 – Use of neonicotinoid pesticides

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the circumstances when his Department would authorise the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on agricultural land. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Pesticides, including neonicotinoid pesticides, are only granted authorisation following a rigorous assessment of safety, including risks … Continue reading AQW 9580/22-27 – Use of neonicotinoid pesticides

AQW 19865/17-22 – Support for Beekeepers

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the support his Department provides to beekeepers. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department recently launched two new initiatives in Northern Ireland aimed at protecting all pollinators, including honeybees. The UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme and All-Ireland … Continue reading AQW 19865/17-22 – Support for Beekeepers