A leading wildlife expert has called for squirrel flyovers for motorways to stop the animals being run over.

Alan Nolan said that there were tunnels for deer and badgers to cross, but no way for squirrels to safely bridge the roads.

His comments in today's Irish Mirror come after signs were erected in Ballysheedy, Co Limerick telling motorists to beware of squirrels crossing.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has warned Limerick City and County Council that a number of red squirrels have been knocked down in the area.