A €250,000 fund for local authorities to keep public areas, parks, beaches and greenways clean will be launched

Litter fines to rise by €100 from 1 September

by · RTE.ie

Litter fines will be increased from €150 to €250 from 1 September, Minister of State for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon has said.

The minister has also launched a new €250,000 fund for local authorities to keep public areas, parks, beaches and greenways clean.

It will also focus on dog fouling with funding being provided for dog waste bins and bag dispensers.

"We want to make it easier for responsible dog owners to do the right thing and help keep our parks, beaches and public spaces clean," Mr Dillion said.

A circular will be issued to Local Authorities with the details on how to apply for this funding.

The announcement coincides with the publication of the 2025 National Litter Pollution Monitoring System results, which show improvements in litter levels across Ireland.