Irish litter fines to rise from €150 to €250

The Irish Minister for the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon welcomed the commencement of increased litter fines. From 1 September 2026, the fixed-payment, on-the-spot fine for littering will rise from €150 to €250. Commenting, the Minister said: “There must be consequences for littering. Those who drop litter impose costs on communities, local authorities and taxpayers. The […]