Householders who do not use authorised waste collectors to take away their domestic rubbish will in future have to explain how they get rid of their waste to council officials or face criminal prosecution.

Thousands of Dublin households have been hit with extra bin charges after they were caught in the cross-fire between two bin companies.

Gardaí in Crumlin are investigating a suspected arson attack after six of City Bin vehicles were found burnt out.

FOUR local authorities in the Dublin region could be facing a legal challenge from private bin firms over their controversial plans to limit the number of household waste collectors in the capital.