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.
Invite Issued To Minister For Heritage To Visit Glen Of The Downs.
Social Democrat TD for Wicklow, Jennifer Whitmore, has formally invited the Minister of State for Biodiversity and Heritage, Minister Christopher O’Sullivan, to visit the Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve
Wicklow Students Shine in Children’s Art Competition
Nine young artists from Wicklow have been recognised among Ireland’s most talented in the 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition, one of the country’s longest-running and most celebrated art contests.
Three People In Court Over William Moorehouse Death In Bray.
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of a man in Co. Wicklow earlier this year.
Army Device Found In Wicklow Discovered In Carlow Home.
A potentially explosive device, used in military operations, has been recovered in Carlow.
Yellow Weather Warning For Wicklow Tonight.
A status yellow rain warning has been issued for the east coast.
Heavy Rain
High: 11°C | Low: 9°C
Heavy Rain
High: 11°C | Low: 9°C
Heavy Rain
High: 11°C | Low: 9°C
Heavy Rain
High: 12°C | Low: 8°C
Heavy Rain
High: 12°C | Low: 10°C
