Cork City Council to cut use of chemical weedkiller in public areas

Cork City Council says it plans to drastically reduce its use of chemical weedkillers.

A local authority has announced plans to slash its use of chemical-based weedkiller in amenity areas by up to 90% next year.

Cork City Council said trials on the use and effectiveness of organic herbicides, as well as on the use, effectiveness of mechanical weed control and mulching have been carried out in certain public areas since the start of this year.