Actions to reverse the loss of wetlands must be encouraged - minister

Globally, nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s.

Wetlands are "critically important" ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, and climate mitigation and adaptation.

Actions to reverse the loss of Ireland's wetlands and to conserve and restore them must be encouraged, Minister of State Pippa Hackett has said.

To mark World Wetlands Day today, Ms Hackett visited the farm of Joe Roche, Ballinacarrig Farm, Ballymoney, Co Wexford.