Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2025
620. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the National Parks and Wildlife Service has contingency plans in place if the invasive demon shrimp (dikerogammarus haemobaphes) infiltrates Lough Corrib SAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72497/25]
View answerI refer to my reply to Question No. 571 of 18 November which sets out the position in this matter.
My Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service is engaging with the relevant agencies and stakeholders and, pending the results of ongoing surveys, testing and monitoring, will carefully consider with them the next steps to mitigate the impact of this species on our waterways.
