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Shocking widespread dumping in Laois Slieve Blooms - CCTV demanded

Fly tipping on an industrial scale has occurred in the Slieve Blooms but Laois public representatives believe that the problem would be tackled if cameras could be used. So claims Cllr James Kelly, Independent, who flagged the problem at Glendine ...

22 Mar 2022 at 18:53

Local News

Coillte sees illegal dumping increase in Laois

Coillte has removed significant quantities of rubbish in Ballybrittas as illegal dumping increase countywide. A Coillte spokesperson said: “Many of our forests are located in remote areas in rural Ireland and unfortunately, in recent times we ...

04 Apr 2022 at 21:53

National News

Bill passed to allow local authorities to use CCTV To tackle illegal dumping

Local authorities will soon be given powers to use CCTV and other technologies to tackle illegal dumping and littering, following approval of the Circular Economy Bill. Local authorities’ ability to use CCTV to identify and target offenders ...

30 Mar 2022 at 12:54

National News

Councils across Ireland can use CCTV to catch illegal dumping later this year

Legislation proposed to allow CCTV and other technologies to be used once again by local authorities to catch illegal dumpers, will be enacted by government before the summer as part of a forthcoming bill. Senator Malcolm Byrne’s Bill will ...

29 Mar 2022 at 13:24

Local News

Laois dumping blackspot missed as councillor reports syringes in waste clean up

A councillor believes an inspection for dumping in Mountrath was carried out in the wrong place and he claims he has evidence of the problem beside a local river. Cllr Conor Bergin, Fine Gael, raised the issue of littering Shannon Rd, at ...

30 Dec 2021 at 21:53

Local News

Portlaoise laneway could close over illegal dumping

A lane in Portlaoise may need to be blocked off to prevent illegal dumping, a recent meeting was told. At a meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District, Cllr Thomasina Connell described the dumping at a lane in Fairgreen as prolific. She ...

22 Nov 2022 at 21:52

Local News

Laois council to outsource collection of hundreds of tonnes of rubbish dumped in county

Waste disposal firms are being invited to bid for a Laois County Council contract to collect and dispose illegally dumped rubbish around the county and litter left behind at Portlaoise cemetery. The local authority has invited bids ...

26 Aug 2021 at 13:53

Local News

Laois TD claims inaction by Environment Minister preventing CCTV at illegal dumping site

A Laois TD has claimed inaction by the Environment Minister is delaying the rollout of CCTV cameras at illegal dumping sites. Deputy Brian Stanley asked that the Laois Joint Policing Committee write to Minister and ask him to take ...

20 Mar 2023 at 21:23

National News

Irish dog charity issues plea to stop breeding collies to help end dumping crisis

An Irish dog charity is calling on people to stop breeding collies. The plea from Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption (MADRA) comes following World Collie Day, when they revealed that "the majority of unwanted dumped or ...

26 Jul 2023 at 12:44

Crime & Court

Rock of Dunamase illegal dumper identified, meeting hears

A Laois Joint Policing Committee meeting was told an illegal dumper should be convicted and named and shamed. Public Participation Network member Tom Jones told the latest meeting that a suspect has been identified in ...

12 Sept 2023 at 18:22

Local News

Laois fly tippers beware - CCTV set to tackle dumpers of 315 tonnes of illegal waste

Mobile cameras to tackle illegal dumping could be switched on again in Laois shortly which in the process will allow Laois County Council to fly tipping which reached 315 tonnes in Laois last year. The latest ...

20 Feb 2024 at 13:23

National News

Angry pet lovers suggest cat dumped in tied coal bag was stolen by 'malicious neighbour'

An Irish animal rescue is seeking the owner of a cat found dumped in a tied coal bag in a forest by a passing dog walker. According to My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR), the cat - who volunteers have named ...

26 Jan 2024 at 09:07

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