Ban on burning hedge clippings 'could threaten road safety'

Farmers have had a derogation from the ban on burning green materials but that is set to expire on December 1

Farmers need to burn 'green materials’ such as timber and briars they have cut  Picture: iStock 

A ban on farmers burning ‘green materials’ such as timber and briars is likely to lead to less cutting of roadside ditches and increase safety issues on rural roads.

That’s according to county councillors representing the North Cork region who have expressed concern about the legislation which is being introduced on December 1.