Drones to be used to target fly-tippers

Drones are to be used to snare people engaged in illegal dumping at blackspots.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten has announced the move as part of a €2m crackdown, which he said will include wider installation of CCTV cameras and better enforcement and prosecution actions.

Last year’s Anti-Dumping Initiative resulted in €1.3m being spent on 230 clean-up and restorative projects.