Fining Disposable Barbecue Fire Starters - July 23rd, 2026

The Government is considering the introduction of fines against people who use disposable barbeques incorrectly. Proposals went to Cabinet this morning which would give National Park rangers powers to clamp down on reckless activity. It’s believed that a disposable barbecue was responsible for last week’s wild fire at Killarney National Park. Treasa spoke to Martin Greenwood from Annascaul who recently quenched the smouldering remains of a barbecue which he found near Annascaul Lake.