Following the success of the inaugural Forum in 2024, the National Biodiversity Data Centre organised the second Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum which was held in Belfast on … Continued
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An Invasive Species Alert has been issued for Demon shrimp as it is confirmed as present in Ireland. It was first recognized on 30 September 2025 in the Shannon River … Continued
Join us on 1st November from 11am to 12pm for a free webinar on Ireland’s coordinated response to the Asian hornet in County Cork and what to expect in the … Continued
This page will no longer be updated. When required, rolling update pages will be created for 2026 and subsequent years. At the end of 2025: 36 verified sightings of Asian … Continued
Press release Minister O’Sullivan confirms finding of first Asian Hornet nest in Ireland From: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Published on: 28 August 2025 Minister of State for … Continued
Press Release issued 13th August 2025 Government response underway following reported sighting of an Asian Hornet Asian Hornet (also known as the Yellow-legged Hornet) poses a significant threat to Ireland’s … Continued
Hooked on Biosecurity – Check Clean Dry to protect Lough Mask Hello, I am Chantel Carr, the new Shared Island Biosecurity and Citizen Science Officer at National Biodiversity Data Centre. … Continued
For Invasive Species Week 2024 join an evening TEAMS Talk with Colette O’Flynn, National Biodiversity Data Centre Tuesday 21st May 2024, 19:30 – 20:30 For anyone with an interest in … Continued
Press release published: 5th July 2023 From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Water users urged to take precautions due to outbreak of Crayfish Plague in the Munster Blackwater … Continued