Ireland reported 99 individual fire incidents last year.
Fines for deliberately setting forest fires are set to be increased by the government.
This comes in the wake of an illegal wildfire that burned through 66 hectares of the Wicklow Mountains National Park last week.
Ireland recorded 99 separate fires last year, compared with 10 in 2024.
Fianna Fail Councillor for Westmeath and member of Westmeath Fire Services Alfie Devine feels the current fine of €5,000 isn't big enough.
He says CCTV in black spot areas also needed:
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