Leitrim County Council has agreed to ban the use of glyphosate-based weedkillers in public areas.
A petition with over 1400 signatures was handed into the Cathaoirleach and the CEO of the Council by the Leitrim Environmental Network group.
The ban has come about as a result of a motion put down by Fianna Fail Councillor in north Leitrim Justin Warnock.
Glyphosate is a controversial chemical used most notably in the 'Roundup' weedkiller.
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He says the Council will now look at organic alternatives to keep weeds at bay in public areas:
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