COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

MOTION NO 9.

MOTION: Councillor B. Leech

"That this Council should put stronger procedures in place to prevent the illegal dumping of domestic refuse in Jobstown Park."

REPORT:

To date in 2017 South Dublin County Council have received 27 complaints regarding illegal dumping in Jobstown Park, this figures includes all membersnet and Fix Your Street enquiries.

All complaints of illegal dumping is investigated by Litter Warden service.  

In many cases it is believed that the identity of those responsible for illegal dumping 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.  

To this end we continue to examine the suitability of areas for signage and surveillance technology to assist in the detection of culprits. Jobstown Park will be examined.

We also 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 into court.