A hike to littering fines is being welcomed in the North West.

 

From today the fine for littering nationwide has gone up from €150 to €250.

 

It's part of the ongoing 'Bin it or bring it home' nationwide anti-litter awareness campaign which aims to support the circular economy.

 

Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus Kilgannon hopes that the money raised can be put back into local authorities:

 

 

A hike to littering fines is being welcomed in the North West.
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From today the fine for littering nationwide has gone up from &euro;150 to &euro;250.
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It's part of the ongoing 'Bin it or bring it home' nationwide anti-litter awareness campaign which aims to support the circular economy.
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Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus Kilgannon hopes that the money raised can be put back into local authorities:
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