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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, March 25, 2013

QUESTION NO. 5

QUESTION: Councillor D. Looney

"To ask the Manager how many litter bins are available in, and in the vicinity of, Greenhills Park; to ask the Manager to consider the installation of further bins to deal with litter and dog fouling in the park; and to ask the Manager to provide stencilling to promote responsible dog walking and the "no dog fouling" message in the park."

REPLY:

There are currently no litter bins within Greenhills Park.  There are plans to provide 3 bins in 2013.  There are 11 litter bins in the vicinity which are serviced by the Cleansing Section.  Dog litter, properly contained in a plastic bag, can be deposited in all of these litter bins.

The Council is engaged in a number of awareness campaigns aimed at the prevention and proper disposal of litter and dog-fouling in particular. The 'Responsible Dog Ownership Programme' has been established to address the issue of dog fouling which includes pop-up stands, poop scoops and leaflets which are available on loan to schools, community centres and business to raise awareness of the importance of responsible dog ownership. The Enforcement & Licensing division is also sending out leaflets on responsible dog ownership with the dog license issued through its on-line service.

In 2011 a programme of anti-dog fouling stenciling was applied to all Regional Parks and this will be extended in 2013 to neighbourhood and local parks including Greenhills Park once the weather has improved.