The government is to bring forward plans to ban single use plastics.
It's part of a suite of measures that will also include putting fees on non-recyclable plastics and cutting dependence on landfill.
Minister Richard Bruton is meeting with stakeholders to discuss how best to deliver the Climate Action Plan.
The Minister says the government will be following through on an EU directive to ban single use plastics by 2021:
Magic Wicklow Half Dozen Win Tailteann Team Of The Year Places After Summer Glory
From a thirteen-point hole at half-time in July, to having six platers named on the Team of the Year, to the Sam Maguire next summer.......... the Garden County is blooming !!!!!!!!
Blessington Woman Running Dublin Marathon For Kidney Charity
Alana McMahon is raising money for the Irish Kidney Association that has supported her family since her father was left in kidney failure.
Wicklow Crèche Worker Awaits Sentenced For Child Cruelty
Gardaí were alerted when a dislocated elbow was noticed by the child's father.
Bray Barrister Called to the Inner Bar
Neasa Bird SC was formally called to the Inner Bar at a ceremony in the Four Courts recently.
Garda Patrols To Increase in Greystones and Delgany Ahead of Hallowe'en
It follows concerns about anti-social behaviour in Dr. Ryan Park, Archers Wood and surrounding areas.
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