COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor C. Jones

To ask the manager if he is aware of the need for a caution against dog-litter on the open green space in Huntington Glen opposite (address supplied) and if he has any plans to install a sign here?

REPLY:

The Parks & Landscape Services Section has received no requests to provide a dog fouling sign at the location in question.  

In relation to the general issue of installing signs, it has been the practice to install signs (steel pole and plate) in parks and open spaces to remind the public of their obligations under the Bye-laws including those provisions relating to dogs. However, there are issues associated with the provision of poles such as costs of supplying and installing, vandalism and ongoing maintenance costs.

In order to deal with the specific issue of dog fouling in public parks, trial projects are underway in Tymon Park and Sean Walsh Park where stencils have been applied to the footpaths, at regular intervals, to remind dog walkers of their obligations.

The option of using stencils at Huntigton Glen will be discussed with the Enforcement Section for consideration in the context of the 2012 budget.