Call to cap number of posters per candidate in local elections

Councillors in the Celbridge and Leixlip areas have suggested that a cap should be placed on the number of posters allowed by each candidate in the local elections in May.

Public representatives also recommended that each town and village in Co Kildare liaise with local Tidy Towns groups or community organisations asking them

to identify areas they would like to keep 'poster free' to reduce litter and minimize streetscapes being  too cluttered.

Campaigning by political parties has already begun for the local elections will be held on Friday, May 24.

European Parliament elections will also be held on the same day when MPs will be elected for a five-year term.