A public meeting has been organised in Drogheda, Co Louth to discuss how to tackle ongoing issues with seagulls in the town.
People are complaining that the birds are picking litter out of bins and snatching food out of people's hands.
The meeting will discuss strategies to deal with the problem of increased litter and droppings.
Former Mayor of Drogheda Frank Godfrey said seagulls have been causing issues in the town for many years.
Speaking to RTÉ's Drivetime, he said seagulls "are dropping dirt on streets, rooftops and cars".
He said it is "unsightly for all" and there have also been cases of cars being scratched.
Mr Godfrey said that the Government has been inactive on the issue of seagulls and he invited the Minister for Agriculture to Drogheda to see the seagulls in the town and on the beach.
He said: "It’s a big issue and problem and the councils are not addressing the issue. Something has to be done. The sea is the place for them". He added there may be a need to cull the birds.
Head of Adocavcy with BirdWatch Ireland Oonagh Duggan said seagulls, particularly the Herring Gull, have become attracted to urban areas due to the food that people leave behind and by active feeding.
Speaking on the same programme, she said a cull is not allowed under European Union law.
Ms Duggan said officials need to track the movements of the birds to "understand how they are using the town".
The meeting will take place in the D Hotel at 7pm on 26 June.
