Litter fines to rise by €100 from 1 September

Ireland is raising litter fines to €250 from the current €150, effective September 1. The increase aims to curb littering and improve the cleanliness of public spaces.

Minister of State for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon announced the change, emphasizing its role in keeping areas like parks, beaches, and greenways clean. He also launched a new €250,000 fund for local authorities to support these efforts. The funding will also target dog fouling, with provisions for more 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," Dillon stated. Local authorities will soon receive details on how to apply for the fund.

The announcement coincides with the release of the 2025 National Litter Pollution Monitoring System results, which indicate an improvement in litter levels throughout Ireland. The government hopes these measures will further enhance the country's cleanliness.

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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.