Environment Minister told of rural anger over scourge of fly-tipping

FARMERS and other people living in the countryside have told Environment Minister John Gormley yesterday that they have had enough of fly-tipping.

Irish Farmers Association deputy president Eddie Downey said the practice is becoming a serious blight.

Roadside verges, particularly on the outskirts of towns and villages and along main roads are an absolute disgrace, strewn with refuse sacks, general household rubbish, food packaging and empty drink bottles, he said.