Half of wet wipes found in a study of Irish waters were branded as 'flushable' but actually contained microplastic pollutants.
The survey, co-authored by NUI Galway, carried out research into white fibre pollutants in the waters around three treatment plants in Galway city, Bell Harbour in Clare and Bellacragher in Mayo.
Lead author Liam Morrison from NUIG says the Covid-19 crisis may have made the situation worse.
83 People Across Wicklow Registered As Homeless In April
The nationwide total reached another record high last month at 15,580.
Water Restored To Customers In Arklow Following Power Outage
Uisce Éireann crews have restored water supply to affected customers in Arklow following a power outage.
Concerns Raised Over Lack Of Secondary School Places In Greystones
The Department of Education is being asked to resolve the crisis of secondary school places in the Greystones area.
Schools In Wicklow Receive Significant Funding Boost for Building Works and ICT
Wicklow schools are set to receive a substantial funding boost, with €800,000 allocated for minor building works and more than €1 million dedicated to ICT and digital infrastructure.
Rathdrum Town Team Formed To Support Community And Town Regeneration
The initiative aligns with the national Town Centre First Policy and has been developed in partnership with Wicklow County Council.
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