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.
Pure Magic! 20 Years of Keeping Wicklow Uplands Clean
Pure has removed over 4,300,000 kg of waste from more than 17,000 illegal dumping sites across the uplands since 2006.
EU Defence Ministers Descend on Wicklow as Government Pledges €10m More for Ukraine
Wicklow is the centre of EU diplomacy for a few days at least at the beautiful Druids Glen
Old Recording Adds To Intense Concern About Road Safety
The footage of dangerous driving on the N11 near Kilmacanogue was widely shared .
Wicklow Farmers Praised & Reminded About Vigilant Pesticide Use
'Only use pesticides when necessary and after considering all alternative control methods.'
Matchroom Tee Up Katie Finale With Astonishing Promo Video Narrated By Barry Keoghan
Bray's Own Katie Taylor Gets Emotional Send-Off in New Fight Promo
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