NIEA publish an updated Species Alert for the invasive Quagga Mussel. The first confirmed case of the highly invasive quagga mussel in Northern Ireland has been reported in Lower Lough Erne. This was confirmed on 10 December following DNA analysis at Queen’s University Belfast. The quagga mussel is a small bivalve mollusc similar to the […]
Following the success of the inaugural Forum in 2024, the second Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum was held in Belfast on the 4th November 2025. This year’s event once again brought together representatives from across sectors; industry, public bodies, and non-governmental organisations, to strengthen collaboration on invasive species and biosecurity across the island […]
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir addresses the Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum 4th November 2025
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has successfully completed the safe and controlled removal of an Asian Hornet nest in Dundonald today (18 October), close to the location of the first reported sighting on 10 October. The Asian hornet nest found in Dundonald that was successfully removed. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has successfully […]
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has confirmed a recent sighting and subsequent capture of an Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) in the Cork area. This is the second confirmed record of Asian hornet in Ireland, with the first specimen recorded in May 2021. NPWS will […]
