On Air Now Declan Meehan 1:00am - 2:30am Email
Now Playing East Coast FM The Morning Show (Replay) Download

Dun Laoghaire Local Authority Looks To Become First In Fight Against Single Use Plastics

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Dublin is set to become the first local authority to ban certain single-use plastics.

Retailers and organisations who ignore the rules could face fines of up to 500 euro.
Under draft bye-laws, retailers and companies who use the likes of throwaway plastic containers, straws, utensils and bottles could be hit with the fine They'd have to be replaced with biodegradable options.
 

More from East Coast FM Wicklow News

Later...

Co Wicklow Weather

  • Bray

    Light rain shower

    High: 12°C | Low: 5°C

  • Wicklow

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 13°C | Low: 5°C

  • Arklow

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 12°C | Low: 3°C

  • Blessington

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 12°C | Low: 3°C

  • Baltinglass

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 12°C | Low: 4°C

Listen Live Listen