Leinster House was a hive of activity amid bee protest

Beekeepers donned their suits at the gates of Leinster House to protest against new legislation they say threatens the country’s bee population.

The Federation of Irish Beekeepers’ Associations along with Birdwatch Ireland, the Hedge Laying Association of Ireland, the Irish Wildlife Trust, and An Taisce were protesting against the Heritage Bill which was debated in the Seanad yesterday afternoon.

Existing legislation allows for hedge-cutting and upland burning from September 1 until the last day of February.