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There s been an increase in coffee-cup and PPE litter since the pandemic began
While the survey indicated that the majority of towns deteriorated during the pandemic, Kilkenny maintained its “pristine condition”. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Monday 25 Jan 2021, 9:54 AM Jan 25th 2021, 9:54 AM 13,411 Views 62 Comments
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A NATIONWIDE LITTER survey has shown that levels of PPE and coffee cup litter have continued to increase across the country since the pandemic began.
The survey from the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) indicated that for the first time in 13 years, fewer than half of the towns surveyed were deemed ‘clean’.
Pristine Kilkenny leads the way again, topping IBAL for record fifth time
Amid worsening national picture, Kilkenny City continues to set the standard for cleanliness
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For a record fifth time, Kilkenny City has topped the rankings in the final litter survey of 2020 by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL).
The Marble City finished ahead of Killarney, Ennis and Tullamore. Litter levels nationwide increased since the previous survey with fewer than half of the towns surveyed being deemed clean.
“There is surely a lesson in this result for other towns – while the majority of towns have deteriorated during Covid, Kilkenny has been maintained in pristine condition, noted An Taisce s report.
Portlaoise makes top five of cleanest Irish towns awards
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Portlaoise has again made it to the top five cleanest towns in Ireland.
In the first 2021 survey by Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL), the Laois county town is in fifth position.
Laois is top of the Clean to European Norms list. It is a slight drop from fourth cleanest last Autumn.
Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland praised Portlaoise today at the January council meeting on the result. Congratulations to Portlaoise Tidy Towns, Downtown Portlaoise and our roads staff. Laois has established itself as having one of the cleanest towns in Ireland, consolidating our position today, he said.