Local authorities received over 78 thousand environmental complaints in 2019, most of which related to waste issues.
Figures released by the Environmental Protection Agency show there were 515 more environmental prosecutions in 2019 compared to the year previous.
The agency has welcomed an increase in the number of inspections being carried out, but says further action is needed to protect Ireland's rivers and lakes, with water quality continuing to decrease.
National Parks And Wildlife Service To Consider Buying Land Beside Glen Of The Downs.
Environmental campaigners have noted that the site could be used to double the area of Kindlestown Woods.
Plans To Put Traffic Calming Measures In Rathnew.
Wicklow County Council plans to put in place traffic calming measures on the L 5597 Milltown Lane, Rathnew,
Taoiseach Confirms 10 Cost of Living Payment Dates Before Christmas.
An Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed the 10 Cost of Living payments today. Following the announcement of the Budget 2025 last week, the Taoiseach has put forward a budget for families in County Wicklow.
Environmental NGOs Urge Government To Buy Land Beside Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve
In a letter to Heritage Minister Malcom Noonan, Irish Environmental Network Members said the sale of lands at Kindlestown Road Upper presents a unique opportunity.
The Wicklow Stories Film Festival 2024 is returning to Greystones in collaboration with Ardmore Studios.
This year, the Ardmore Studio Recognition Award will be announced and presented by Elaine Geraghty, the Managing Director of Ardmore Studios during the evening show. Recently the studio announced their partnership with the festival.
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