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Local Authorities to receive more funding to tackle illegal dumping across Ireland

May 29th, 2017 The Department of Climate Action and the Environment is set to provide an additional €650,000 in funding to tackle illegal dumping following a phenomenal demand for more support from local authorities. The additional funding will support the second phase of a major anti-illegal dumping initiative to support Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 7 yearsMay 29, 2017 ago
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Drones and CCTV to be used in new anti-dumping initiative

13th March 2017 A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping of household waste has been launched today in Ballinasloe, Galway, by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, T.D. Illegal dumping is a major issue throughout the country, but community groups and state agencies can now avail of funding Read more…

By Catherine O'Toole, 7 years ago
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Cameras will be introduced in Dublin and Wicklow mountains to stop dumping

November 1st, 2016 Illegal dumping rise is not only an urban issue. Flytipping is common around our towns, villages and in rural areas adjacent to cities. This dumping pollutes water sources and damages soil. It is a real threat for species, habitats, and human health. The Dublin Mountains have a Read more…

By Laurie Manetta, 7 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
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