A Kerry county councillor says a combined effort between fire services and the farming community is needed to solve the problem of gorse fires.
Cllr Michael Cahill says there needs to be a safe, workable arrangement for the planned burning of gorse in the countryside.
The Fianna Fáil councillor says there is ferocious danger to human lives and wildlife from gorse fires.
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He claims farm payments are affected for landowners whether involved or not.
Cllr Cahill adds all the affected stakeholders need to co-operate with an open mind to put an end to the dangers posed.
