Cork council chief won't ask litter wardens to issue fines amid fears for safety

One councillor described the current amount of illegal littering as “soul-destroying"

Overflowing bins with bags of rubbish left behind at the beach in Myrtleville, Co. Cork. File picture: David Creedon

Cork County Council chief executive Tim Lucey has said he is not willing to put his personnel at risk by asking them to issue litter fines to groups of youths who are regularly dumping waste at public parks and beaches.

Mr Lucey made the comments after a number of county councillors expressed concern about illegal dumping at beauty spots and amenity areas.