Kerry County Council's John Breen says that Level Five restrictions are no excuses for a rise in illicit dumping.
The Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District Manager blasted those engaging in what he called "despicable" and "dirty" behaviour after the matter was raised by Councillors at last week's MD meeting.
Independent Councillor Charlie Farrelly said illegal dumping had gone "out of control" in Castleisland, and he highlighted a laneway in the town at which dumping had attracted vermin.
He said this was of particular concern as the laneway is often walked by school-going children, and he said that the number of rats had actually increased since he last raised the issue at Council.