LAUNCHING its 2008 Anti Litter League, Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) has urged Monaghan Town Council not to let up in its good work in ridding Monaghan of litter. IBAL commended the excellent state of approach roads to the town, which is the responsibility of Monaghan County Council.

The town, which finished in sixth place in last year’s league, was deemed ‘clean to European norms’. Commenting on Monaghan’s achievement last year, Dr Tom Cavanagh, Chairman of IBAL said that the county

“stands as a model for many other towns to follow.”

Only the storage facility on Glaslough Street was deemed a ‘serious litter problem’.

“As in any town, there are specific areas which warrant special attention from cleaners and wardens,”

claimed Dr Cavanagh.

“These are clearly starting points in tackling a litter problem.”

Dr Cavanagh also commented on the approach roads into Monaghan calling them “excellent” and “a tribute to the work of Monaghan County Council.” Nationwide, litter levels have improved by over 30% in the past 5 years. Last year, Dundalk in Co. Louth was declared Ireland’s cleanest town.

The first results of the 2008 IBAL Anti-litter League, comprising 55 towns and cities, will be made public next month.