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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 09, 2011

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor T. Delaney

That the Manager will commit to a new and aggressive campaign to tackle the escalating problems of litter and dog fouling in our public areas.

REPORT:

The Council's Strategy in relation to tackling the litter problem (including the issue of dog fouling) in the county is set out  in the Council's current Litter Management Plan 2008 - 11. The Plan is currently under Review, the initial stage of which was discussed at the Environment SPC on Tuesday 3 May 2011. A progress report detailing the various campaigns and achievements under the current Plan was presented and the possibilities for inclusion/prioritisation of future campaigns was discussed.

Also presented for consideration was an amended Plan and a process of consulation is now underway with a view to adopting a Plan for the 2011 - 14 period. The outcome of the consulation period and a new Litter Management Plan 2011 - 14 will be brought before the Council for adoption in the coming months. Members that wish to raise particular issues, such as dog fouling, should do so by contacting the Environment Department.

In the meantime, Awareness, Cleansing and Enforcement campaigns continue to be implemented in line with the priorities set out in the current plan.