COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, December 11, 2017
QUESTION NO.1
QUESTION: Councillor S. Holland
To ask the manager how many dog wardens, and how many litter wardens patrol the County?
REPLY:
The Council currently employs two full time Dog Wardens and five full time Litter Wardens.
The Dog Warden's role is the enforcement of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 as amended. This includes:
- responding to complaints relating to dogs not under effectual control and/or dangerous dogs
- carrying out of Licence Checks and the initiation of enforcement proceedings where possible
- seizure and collection of unwanted/stray dogs and removal to the Dog Pound.
Dog Wardens investigate complaints received regarding dogs wheresoever the complaint emanates.
The role of the Litter Warden includes:
- the enforcement of the Litter Pollution Act 1997, as amended
- Casual Trading Acts and Bye-Laws
- elements of the Waste Management Act and associated regulations
- matters relating to the Control of Dogs Act 1986 and associated regulations.
Primarily the Litter Warden Role relates to the investigation of complaints of dumping in various locations, including Council's Parks, and the initiation of enforcement proceedings where possible. They also patrol the county villages and areas prone to regular dumping incidents.