Call for people convicted of illegal dumping to do litter clean-ups following 'epidemic' in North Cork

North Cork councillors seek new powers, tougher fines and community service penalties to deter a surge in illegal dumping

Councillors representing the North Cork area are to write to the Department of Environment asking if there is scope for legislation changes to fight the unprecedented dumping levels in the region. File picture

The Government is to be urged to introduce community service orders to get people convicted of illegal dumping to undertake litter clean-ups and face stiffer fines following an “epidemic” of dumping in recent weeks.

Councillors representing the North Cork area are to write to the Department of Environment asking if there is scope for legislation changes to fight the growing issue following unprecedented dumping levels in the region.