The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is calling on the Environment Minister to change the current littering laws in Ireland.

Minister Denis Naughten is being urged to change the existing legislation which currently holds farmers legally responsible for the rubbish recklessly dumped on their lands.

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IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman, Thomas Cooney, has welcomed the support received from TDs and Senators.

He said: "It is just not acceptable that any farmer should be held accountable and responsible for cleaning up after others. This serial dumping, particularly on the outskirts of towns and villages, undermines the great work done by IFA members and community groups across the country who make great efforts to keep the countryside clean."

(CD/LM)