€5.5m to tackle knotweed on roads; Multi-phase project ‘will take years’ to eradicate invasive plant

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has unveiled a €5.5m war-chest aimed at stopping the spread of Japanese knotweed on the country’s national road network.

According to head of environment policy at TII, Vincent O’Malley: “Japanese knotweed is a non-native invasive species and it’s a problem for everyone.

“TII and the Department of Transport are taking a national approach working with local authorities in battling Japanese knotweed, it will be ongoing for years to come, and it will take variety of stakeholders working together to have lasting impact.”