The Offaly man explains the importance of the measure.
A new bill to protect the native Irish honey bee will come before the Seanad this week.
Proposed legislation would ban the import of foreign species to the country, ensuring the purity of the northern dark bee.
Former President of the Federation of Irish Beekeepers, John Donoghue, says the entire island of Ireland would need to become a conservation area under these plans.
The Offaly man says they've spent years breeding the native bee:
National Lung Cancer Screening Programme Sought By Irish Cancer Society
Borris-In Ossory's Samantha Vaughan was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022 and says early detection can help.
Anti-Social Behaviour Escalating In Midlands
Councillor Aengus O'Rourke is expressing concern after disorder in Athlone on Halloween.
Parts Of Midlands Under Status Yellow Fog Warning
It's in place for Westmeath and Longford until 11 am.
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Woman Killed In Midlands Crash
She passed away following a crash between two vans on Friday.
Garda Commissioner Confident Security Operation For EPC Meeting Will Be A Success
Justin Kelly is reassuring the country people will be kept safe
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Two people died in the collision.
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Newstalk, Today FM and RTÉ were sent the false alerts by email yesterday.
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
