Scrapping town councils may mean more litter — campaigners

Anti-litter campaigners have warned that the impending abolition of town councils could have a negative impact on the cleanliness of urban areas.

Irish Business Against Litter said it was expanding the number of areas nationally which form part of its litter league, to try to increase awareness about the positive impact of rubbish-free areas, particularly in terms of attracting tourism.

Some 40 areas across the country, from Letterkenny in Co Donegal to Cork City in the south will partake in anti-litter initiatives as part of the Anti-Litter League.