An Taisce dismisses members

AN TAISCE has dismissed a number of its members in the west amid claims they were trying to infiltrate and destroy the conservation body.

Six men, including builders, farmers and a fishery officer joined the organisation last May, but less than six months later they were turfed out without explanation.

The men, from Galway and Mayo, paid a €40 joining fee and had received membership cards. The fee along with €10 interest has now been returned to them.