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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, May 21, 2012

MOTION NO.11

MOTION: Councillor C. Bond

That the Council please provide bins for dog waste in Kiltipper Linear Park, as this has become a problem in recent months.

REPORT:

Dog-fouling is an offence under section 22 the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, as amended, for which the person in charge of the dog faces a fine or prosecution if he/she does not immediately remove any faeces deposited by a dog in certain places and ensure that it is properly disposed of in a suitable sanitary manner.  The difficulty with enforcement of this particular section of the Act lies in getting witnesses to report that the offence happened and that an identified person is the person in charge of the dog.  Residents groups and/or individuals are urged to assist Litter Wardens and Dog Wardens in this regard.

The Council has to date limited the installation of litter bins in parks which do not have a continuous staff presence; without which, litter bins can become full and if not emptied frequently, can add to the general clutter and poor appearance of the park. 

The matter of providing additional bins in selected locations is under review having regard to available resources to manage them.