Local Government bodies will be utilising new technology to catch illegal dumpers. Under new legislation, body cameras, drones and CCTV could be used to crack down on the practice.
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties says local authorities have used surveillance technology poorly in the past. It's Executive Director, Liam Herrick, believes safeguards must be put in place to protect people's privacy.
"Several local authorities have gone ahead and placed CCTV systems either for litter or for crime prevention without a proper legal basis," continued Liam. "They have put in over-excessive levels of surveillance, done things that are unlawful, and they have been fined.
"But for the last few years they have been crying out for a proper legal basis and clarity."
