Its presence here is so concerning a new Asian Hornet Management group has been set up by the government, and members of the public are being asked to report any sightings.
An Asian insect which poses a significant threat to Irish honeybees has been found here.
The single Asian Hornet - otherwise known as the yellow-legged-hornet - was discovered in Cork city last weekend, and has since been captured.
Its presence here is so concerning a new Asian Hornet Management group has been set up by the government, and members of the public are being asked to report any sightings.
Junior Minister for Biodiversity Christopher O'Sullivan says its likely it arrived here in a shipment of timber.
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