'Will you ever cop on,' Thurles councillor hits out people dumping nappies on the roadside

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Illegal dumping and littering has become a significant issue in Tipperary

Thurles councillor Jim Ryan has hit out at people who are dumping rubbish on the

In a post on social media, the councillor said:

"Whoever is dumping bags of nappies along the Cormackstown, BEAKSTOWN and Seskin roads in Thurles will you ever cop on. The gardaí and Council have been notified and there are CCTV cameras along these roads so you will be caught. Go get yourself a bin like the rest of us."

Dumping and littering are issues raised regularly at council meetings in the county and the Thurles-Templemore District.

While the council have litter pick teams and a regular social media campaign, the problem remains, particularly on back lanes and along the Thurles River walkway.

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