We have re-vamped the Invasive Species Ireland website to make it more accessible for all stakeholders.  This website version is currently in beta testing phase and so many of the inconsistencies will be resolved over the coming weeks. While we appreciate feedback on our website at any time, we are particularly keen to gather stakeholder views […]

The financial cost of invasive non-native species on the British economy has been unveiled in a new report. The report, entitled ‘The Economic Cost of Invasive Non-Native Species to the British Economy’, suggests that invasive species cost £1.7 billion every year. The research was carried out by international scientific organisation CABI for the Scottish Government, […]

Issued by: Invasive Species Ireland and the National Biodiversity Data Centre Reason for issue: Two specimens of the harlequin ladybird identified in the Republic of Ireland during November 2010. Invasive status: Harlequin Ladybird was listed as a most unwanted potential invader in the Invasive Species Ireland 2007 risk assessment. Summary of potential impacts: May cause […]

Press Release For immediate release: 10 September 2010 Experts identified another potentially invasive non-native species in the Waterford area during August 2010. A Chipmunk (most likely the Siberian Chipmunk) was photographed crossing a road near Dungarvan by a vigilant member of the public. This grainy photograph has alarmed experts at Invasive Species Ireland, the National […]