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.