The fire in the National Park in Killarney has caused significant damage to wildlife and highlights the dangers of a fire spreading during a prolonged dry spell of weather.
Burning outside of the dates set down in legislation should not happen.
A full investigation should be carried out and those responsible should face the full rigours of the law.
If a farmer’s land is burned outside of season, through no fault of their own, then that farmer risks losing their payments, which is also unfair.
We appeal to everyone – farmers, recreational users and the general public – to be extremely vigilant because of the current weather conditions.
IFA looks forward to being involved in any future discussions on land management with all stakeholders, to avoid an incident happening in the future.
