Call for drones to catch rural litter louts

Cork County Council officials have been told that drones and extra covert cameras should be deployed in the growing battle against illegal dumping.

Figures released by the council officials show that it’s increasing use of covert cameras to catch litter louts, but according to councillors it is not enough.

In 2015 the council installed covert cameras in six different locations, which led to one litter fine being issued. The following year they also monitored six locations an issued two fines.