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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, February 25, 2013

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor B. Lawlor

That this Committee, while acknowledging the excellent work carried out by the Litter Wardens and Cleansing Crews , calls on the Manager to redouble efforts to investigate and prevent dumping, particularly in the Daletree Estate in Ballycullen. and the surrounding areas and to give consideration to increasing fines for littering.

REPORT:

The positive comments in relation to excellent work of the Council's Litter Warden Service and Cleansing Crews are welcome.

The Daletree Estate in Ballycullen is patrolled by the Litter Warden for the area each week.  In the past fines have been issued where evidence was found.  Since January 2013 there were 5 reports received in relation to illegal dumping and litter in this area, which were investigated by the Litter Warden and arrangements were then made to have the area cleaned.  To assist the Council in taking the appropriate enforcement action against illegal dumping in this area, local residents are urged and encouraged to make reports to the Litter Warden for investigation and by providing evidence and testifying in court either individually or as a collective group of residents.