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.
Wicklow Graduates Among Those On ESB’s Award-Winning Programme
They'll work on major projects, gaining hands-on experience across diverse areas.
Millions Allocated To Regenerate Town Life in Co. Wicklow
Almost six million is being pumped into county projects from The Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund.
Radio Backing Irish Artists Through Irish Music Month
Significant Rail Disruption For Wicklow Passengers This Weekend
Bray and Greystones are among eight DART stations that’ll be closed for works.
Simon Harris Commits to Four Years of Income Tax Relief
Tánaiste announces plan to raise higher tax threshold annually ahead of Fine Gael think-in
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