The weed is native to Asia, but can be found across Ireland
Giant Hogweed has been identified at Killerrig, on the Castledermot side of the R418, in Co. Carlow.
Tullow Municipal District has chemically treated an occurrence of the weed, urging all road-users to be vigilant in the area.
Giant Hogweed is native to Asia, but can be found across Ireland.
The weed's sap contains toxic chemicals, which in reaction with sunlight, can cause severe burns, as seen here.
Dr. Frances Giaquinto, Chartered Environmentalist with the Society for the Environment, noted it is important to distinguish the giant hogweed from Ireland's native hogweed, as the native weed is one of country's most important pollinators.
With 600 insects of our native pollinating species using the weed.
Dr. Giaquinto joined Eoin Beatty on this morning's 'Kildare Today':
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