Local Authority Could Use Drones And CCTV To Tackle Illegal Dumping

CCTV, drones and automatic number plate recognition technology could be used to fight illegal dumping.

Fianna Fail Wexford Senator Malcolm Byrne who is behind the new anti-littering bill, says it would allow local authorities to tackle those involved in fly-tipping.

He says the problem is costing local authorities tens of millions of euro each year;