The Asian hornet feeds on native bees and wasps, damaging biodiversity.

The 90-acre area at Fedian has been described as brimming with wildflower meadows, bird-friendly hedgerows and ancient woodland.

The initiative, launched by The Irish Times in association with Electric Ireland, will see each nominated place judged on specific criteria.

A new survey also found that women bear a heavier burden than men in terms of stress

The majority of countries voted in favour of the law, with six countries – Italy, Hungary, Poland, the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden – against it.

Pairc Naisiunta na Mara, comprising 70,000 acres of land and seas, is now Ireland’s largest national park.

The Green Party minister said the polarised conversation between farmers and climate was ‘starting to level out’.