Burning of Agricultural Vegetation Permit

The burning of agricultural vegetation ceased on 30/11/23. Farmers/Landowners are no longer permitted to burn agricultural vegetation.

No further applications can be made.

For alternative options to burning please see leaflets below.

Burning waste is illegal and an offence under the following legislation: The Waste Management Act, 1996 (as amended), Air Pollution Act, 1987 and Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations, 2009

Prosecution - heavy fines up to €5,000 apply upon conviction.

Report all suspicious or illegal activity to Gardaí immediately. Landowners found burning illegally could face fines, imprisonment and Single Farm Payment penalties, where applicable.

Further information is available at the links below: