A FINE Gael councillor in Waterford is facing a High Court legal battle with his own local authority over alleged breaches of waste management laws. Declan Doocey, a councillor in Lismore and a former mayor of Waterford, runs a collection service for waste farm plastics in Waterford county and the surrounding areas. Waterford City and County Council is alleging breaches of sections 57 and 58 of the Waste Management Acts. Mr Doocey was elected a Fine Gael councillor in the county in 2004 and served as mayor in 2018. “As the proceedings are currently before the High Court, Waterford City and County Council will not be commenting any further on the matter at the present time.”Online Editors

Source: Irish Independent September 12, 2020 18:33 UTC