Gormley considers crackdown on election posters

23/07/2008 - 13:19:36
Environment Minister John Gormley is looking at ways to reduce pollution and littering caused by election posters.

Mr Gormley has launched a public consultation process to examine how to address the problem.

Some of the ideas put forward include restricting the locations where posters can be displayed, introducing a new code of practice and bringing in new powers for local authorities.

At the moment, election and referendum posters are exempt from the Litter Pollution Act until seven days after polling day.