COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, January 23, 2017

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor C. King

"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for the nightly illegal dumping and burning of rubbish in the field beside Rossfield Close and Rossfield Park to be investigated with a view to bringing the culprits to Court for their anti-social behaviour which is destroying the environment and destroying residents air quality even in their homes." 

REPORT:

In 2016, the Enforcement and Licensing Section received 23 complaints for illegal dumping in the Rossfield Area.

As a result of the Litter Warden investigations into these complaints five (5) fines and three (3) warning letters/notices issued regarding illegal dumping only.  

It is understood that there have been repeated incidents of burning in this area and in many cases it is believed that the identity of those responsible for illegal dumping and burning of waste is known. However, in the absence of clear and substantive evidence, or witness statement and the presence of such witnesses in court, it is not possible to bring successful prosecutions. Therefore we continue to encourage residents and the public at large to support the Council in efforts to identify culprits where/if known, and to provide the necessary information to assist in getting more cases of illegal dumping and burning of waste into court.

The timing of all investigations carried out by the Council are undertaken in compliance with the Council's Health & Safety Risk Assessments.