News - fines

221 waste complaints in three months in Roscommon - but only 21 litter fines

The council says its litter wardens continue to carry out routine litter patrols of known littering blackspots and bring-banks.

Apr 27, 2026 11:44

The new figures relate to the period between 2021 and 2024.

Jun 28, 2025 13:11

€150 fines will be issued for those caught littering - which could increase to €4,000 in court.

Jun 24, 2025 17:31

The Ballaghaderreen plant management say they 'sincerely regret' the incidents.

Mar 28, 2025 13:38

Despite issuing 443 unpaid fines, the Carrick-on-Shannon district was found to be one of the most compliant in the country.

Mar 12, 2025 14:45

Of these, failure to pay fines resulted in 26 prosecutions initiated under the Litter pollution act.

Mar 7, 2024 07:49

Nationally 2.3 million euro has been raised for charities and organisations through court fines last year.

Jun 22, 2023 12:53

Restricted dog breeds are legal to possess but owners are required by law to follow certain rules.

Feb 16, 2023 08:49

Busy court listings over the last 12 months have seen that backlog whittled down

Dec 28, 2022 12:57

Michael Treacy believes motorists who park in designated spaces should receive three penalty points and a one-month driving ban.

Oct 27, 2022 13:49

Jul 16, 2022 11:34

The highest number of convictions were in Longford.

Jun 21, 2022 07:15

Dog waste can have serious health impacts especially for children

May 23, 2022 13:30

Illegal parking fines doubled last month.

Mar 5, 2022 10:08

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