The invasive species is now out of control in the southwest, and is rampant along major river banks, roads and town centre sites across the region.
A knotweed survey as a condition of planning permission, which would be in line with Britain, is needed, it has been claimed.
Specialised units are being trained to deal with it in public areas in Kerry and their remit should extend to private property, the monthly meeting of the county council was told….
Irish Examiner 21/09/2016 Read the article ‘Kerry council declares war on ‘rampant’ Japanese knotweed’
