Minister for Heritage Malcom Noonan has paid a visit to the site of an illegal 300-hectare fire in the Wicklow Mountains National Park.
He's announced increased patrols and aerial surveillance to support early detection and deterrence.
The Irish Wildlife Trust says given the poor state of upland habitats, it is harmful to burn peat lands and represents a failure of land management.
Peter Thiel Event Will Not Go Ahead In Wicklow Hotel
Powerscourt Estate, where the five-star Powerscourt Hotel and Spa is located, announced the Dialog event has been cancelled - with relief.
Wicklow Receives €10.72 Million to Repair Roads Damaged by Storm Chandra
Wicklow Apprentice Wins ESB HGV Mechanic Apprentice of the Year
A wheely good result for Daniel Diamond from Glenealy!
Wicklow Takes Two Spots In Top Five As Ireland's Best Music Festivals Are Revealed
Beyond the Pale and Kaleidoscope wow the crowds with festival fever flair finishing top five in nationwide research
Short-Term Extension Of Fuel Excise Cuts For Wicklow Families And Businesses
Tanaiste says extending measures is to offset 'cliff-edge' fall for people and businesses while monitoring inflation
6:00am - 8:00am
Medium-level cloud
High: 21°C | Low: 15°C
Sunny intervals
High: 21°C | Low: 15°C
Medium-level cloud
High: 22°C | Low: 15°C
Light rain
High: 21°C | Low: 15°C
Light rain
High: 21°C | Low: 15°C