577. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has sought an exemption from the European Commission for the use of imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, which are neo-nicitinoids and the use of which is currently restricted in the EU; if so, the reason in view of the fact that the European Food Safety Authority has confirmed that neo-nicitinoids are harmful to pollinators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8750/17]

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577. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has sought an exemption from the European Commission for the use of imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, which are neo-nicitinoids and the use of which is currently restricted in the EU; if so, the reason in view of the fact that the European Food Safety Authority has confirmed that neo-nicitinoids are harmful to pollinators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8750/17]

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