Kerry slugs Geomalacus maculosus have been solely blamed for holding up roadworks in Co. Cork, despite the fact that the planned route would have sliced through a woodland site designated for the protection of many other organisms. (Photo: Aidan O’Hanlon©)

Kerry slugs Geomalacus maculosus have been solely blamed for holding up roadworks in Co. Cork, despite the fact that the planned route would have sliced through a woodland site designated for the protection of many other organisms. (Photo: Aidan O’Hanlon©)

Kerry slugs Geomalacus maculosus have been solely blamed for holding up roadworks in Co. Cork, despite the fact that the planned route would have sliced through a woodland site designated for the protection of many other organisms. (Photo: Aidan O’Hanlon©)