COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

MOTION NO. 18

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

"That this committee requests that the Chief Executive confirm the “Litter Spots” in the Lucan area which have been identified in the last 24 months, and to confirm the impact that CCTV has made in these problem areas."

REPORT:

Patrols are carried out in the Lucan area on average three times per week by the Litter Warden Service.

Any incidents of illegal dumping in this (and any other) area is investigated /examined to determine if there is any incriminating evidence, and thereafter reported to our Public Realm crew for removal.  Where sufficient evidence can be found enforcement action is taken.

The Council continuously examines options for surveillance to reduce incidents of littering/illegal dumping.  Such surveillance can include CCTV cameras.  In managing this service the Council is mindful of resources available.  Possible locations for CCTV systems are assessed on a case by case basis and having regard to criteria set out in the Litter Management Plan 2015 - 2019 i.e. where there is a demonstrated need to assist the Council in collecting evidence to assist in investigation of indiscriminate and persistant littering/dumping.

The Litter Warden Service has identified the following areas as having a high occurance of illegal dumping

There is currently a CCTV System installed at the Ballyowen Bottle Banks and O.S.Fs are currently being issued for incidents of littering.  The impact of this will be monitored for future reference.