Lakeshore’s Summer Strategy revealed that 62 fines had been issued this year.
A Westmeath councillor is calling for designated parking areas for camper vans to be introduced near lakeshores.
At the latest meeting of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad, figures from the Lakeshores Summer Strategy revealed that 62 fines had been issued across the district this year, an increase of 17 from last year.
Fines are also increasing from €150 to €250 aimed at clamping down on illegal camping, bonfires and dog fouling.
David Jones, Sinn Fein Councillor in Westmeath says more needs to be done to encourage tourism:
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