Councillors helpless on bin charges

SEVERAL years ago Cork City Hall began to scream, as did every other local authority, that far too much material was going to landfill.

They took various incentives such as recycling bags and charges to counter the problem. People co-operated very well. The amount of material for landfill now, apparently, is only about 10% of that of seven or eight years ago.

However, the city manager is still not happy.