N.Ireland
Co. Tyrone river is ‘strewn' with farm litter - water sports group
Farm “litter”, including empty chemical drums, blue piping and plastic, is adding significantly to the pollution burden on the River...
Litter
Rural Life
New law allows CCTV be used in illegal dumping prosecutions
New legislation has been signed which will allow for CCTV footage to be used by local authorities in illegal dumping...
Agri-Business
'Love This Place, Leave No Trace' campaign launched
A new national awareness campaign focusing on littering, responsible dog management, and the dangers of campfires has been launched by...
Environment
New litter-picking initiative can foster good relations with landowners
A new litter-picking initiative launched by Mountaineering Ireland is calling on the public to pick up and take home just...
Environment
€5m announced to tackle scourge of litter
Cigarette litter, packaging litter, food and plastic-related litter are the most common in our communities, according to the results of...
Environment
A 'national ethic' of taking care of the countryside needs to be developed - Noonan
A “national ethic” needs to be developed when it comes to protecting wildlife, livestock and vegetation, according to the Minister...
Rural Life
Greater fines called for to address scourge of fly-tipping
The Minister for Local Government, Simon Coveney, has been called on to lead a robust response with local authorities to...