New regulations to protect plant health introduced
Processionary moths feed on oak leaves, causing significant damage to the tree. File Picture.Â
New legislation - European Union (Plant Health Controls) Regulations 2021 (S.I. no. 310 of 2021) - has been introduced that sets out the notification requirements on the arrival of certain plants and plant products from European member states.
Many plant pests and diseases found elsewhere are still not present in Ireland and the Department of Agriculture has implemented a strict plant health regime in order to protect this plant health status here.
