Fears over Cork City Council removal of knotweed

Cork City Council has insisted correct techniques were used to remove an invasive weed species from a public park, amid fears the methods used would exacerbate the spread.

A contractor, acting on behalf of the local authority, recently cleared a ditch of Japanese knotweed as part of works being carried out at Marina Park close to the rebuilt Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The invasive species can penetrate roads, concrete, and paving, and experts warn only a small sample is needed for it to spread.