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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, October 20, 2008

QUESTION NO. 8

QUESTION: Councillor J. Neville

" To ask the Manager to have arranged for the installation of litter bins at the following locations (1) outside the Cemetary gates at Tynan Hall. (2) on the Ballymount Road between Tynan Hall and Kingswood Ave. (3) on the Ballymount Road between Kingswood Ave and Belgard Road and (4) All Kingswood Ave and will the Manager note the appreciation felt by residents and the Residents Association following the installation  and successful use of litter bins at Kingswood Castle and Dunmore?."

REPLY:

The provision of additional litter bins is assessed on a case by case basis having regard to the extent of the litter issues at particular locations, proximity of other litter bins in the area and the capcacity of crews collecting bins on the route.  It should be noted that litter prevention is another aspect that is pursued by the Environmental Awareness office through information sessions and talks in schools. This is often an option that delivers a more significant impact in terms of changing behaviour and promoting awareness.

Each of the areas referred to will be assessed in light of the context outlined above to acsertain whether the installation of litter bins is considered necessary.