Destructive Insects and Pests Acts 1958 and 1991 (Epitrix) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 80 of 2017). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases International trade Inspection Vegetables/legumes Authorization/permit Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order, made under the Destructive Insects and Pests Acts 1958 and 1991, provides for measures to be put in place to prevent the introduction of Epitrix, an organism harmful to tubers of Solanum tuberosum L into the Country. A person shall not land into or keep Epitrix in the State unless authorised by the Minister or cause Epitrix to spread in the State. Also importation of tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. into the State originating in an area (other than a demarcated area) of a country where Epitrix is known to occur requires prior notification to the Minister and such tubers shall be treated as prescribed. The Minister may give a direction in writing for the removal or destruction of a crop or plant product which is infected with Epitrix. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie