Illegal dumping contributes to rat infestation increase An official report has found that illegal dumping has contributed to a 60% increase in rat infestation in Dublin city. Rats • 10 Jul 20
Illegal dumping contributes to rat infestation increase An official report has found that illegal dumping has contributed to a 60% increase in rat infestation in Dublin city. Rats • 10 Jul 20
600 tonnes of industrial waste dumped in Meath forest Coillte has confirmed that over 600 tonnes of industrial waste has been found illegally dumped at one of its forests in Co Meath. Leinster • 01 May 19
600 tonnes of industrial waste dumped in Meath forest Coillte has confirmed that over 600 tonnes of industrial waste has been found illegally dumped at one of its forests in Co Meath. Leinster • 01 May 19
Use of drones part of plan to combat illegal dumping Government funding is being made available for the purchase and operation of drones to survey and identify people who are dumping illegally. Environment • 01 Apr 19
Use of drones part of plan to combat illegal dumping Government funding is being made available for the purchase and operation of drones to survey and identify people who are dumping illegally. Environment • 01 Apr 19
Ireland has 'long way to go on waste enforcement' The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that "we have a long way to go on waste enforcement in Ireland". Politics • 19 Jun 18
Ireland has 'long way to go on waste enforcement' The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that "we have a long way to go on waste enforcement in Ireland". Politics • 19 Jun 18
Govt in crackdown on illegal dumping black spots The Government is allocating €2m this year for a targeted crackdown on illegal dumping black spots across the country. Environment • 15 Feb 18
Govt in crackdown on illegal dumping black spots The Government is allocating €2m this year for a targeted crackdown on illegal dumping black spots across the country. Environment • 15 Feb 18
Drone patrols could track illegal dumping in Dublin The use of drone patrols to track illegal dumping is one of a number of ideas being tested as part of the Smart Dublin challenge. Dublin • 03 Dec 17
Drone patrols could track illegal dumping in Dublin The use of drone patrols to track illegal dumping is one of a number of ideas being tested as part of the Smart Dublin challenge. Dublin • 03 Dec 17
Drones to be used in new plan to tackle illegal dumping A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping will involve hidden CCTV cameras in litter black spots, as well as the use of drones to capture the extent of the issue. Ireland • 13 Mar 17
Drones to be used in new plan to tackle illegal dumping A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping will involve hidden CCTV cameras in litter black spots, as well as the use of drones to capture the extent of the issue. Ireland • 13 Mar 17
