COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor J. Graham

"To ask the Chief Executive for a full and proper explanation as to why a burnt out car was left in Moorefield Lawns for over a month since it was burned out circa 14th February?" 

REPLY:

Due to the increase in reports and the complexity of managing the issues relating to abandoned and burnt out vehicles in South Dublin County, the Environment Section undertook  a review of its procedure in dealing with the issue in collaboration with the EPR&CC SPC. 

Following completion of the review a clear and comprehensive procedure is now in place for dealing with abandoned vehicles under Section 71 of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended.

This provides for investigation of vehicles reported, ownership checks and communications with the owners (where known), removal and taking ownership of abandoned vehicles.

South Dublin County Council has dealt with the incident referred to  under Section 71 of the Waste Management Act,  checks were carried out with the other relevant bodies (including the Garda Siochána) and communication issued to the owner to remove vehicle.