It's claimed littering in parts of Clare has the potential to impact the county's tourist trade.
Councillor PJ Ryan has proposed at this month's Shannon Municipal District Meeting that a Environmental Officer by appointed in the area, citing delays in removing rubbish dumped in fields and by roadsides.
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Clare County Council says the hiring of additional staff is not possible due a recruitment embargo currently in place.
Councillor Ryan says litter has been a problem in a number of areas recently.