Gardaí are investigating the cause of a major wildfire at Killarney National Park.
The blaze on Tuesday night, which lasted several hours, destroyed an estimated 20-22 hectares of the park.
Units from the Kerry Fire Service, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and helicopters battled the flames, which were extinguished at 12.15am Wednesday.
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan says Gardaí are investigating.
Junior Minister Christopher O’Sullivan says action will be taken to give park rangers more power.
He stated a memo will go before cabinet for National Park legislation, which would allow Parks draft bye-laws.
Meanwhile, Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr John O'Donoghue urged for a ban on disposable BBQs during Status Orange wildfire warnings.
Minister of State O’Sullivan believes there is great merit in the call.
