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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, January 22, 2018

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor D. Richardson

"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to please look at Litter problems at Hazel Hill.  This needs to be addressed with immediate effect. This is not only a health and safety issue, this has been a dumping ground for a long time with fly tipping a problem also in the area. Can I ask the Chief Executive to have CCTV installed in the area?"

REPORT:

The Litter Warden patrols the areas of Hazel Hill and Kiltalawn regularly and all incidents of illegal dumping are searched for evidence of polluter details.  Appropriate enforcement action is  taken where the information of the polluter is identified.  The matter is then referred to the Public Realm for removal of dumped material.

In order to remove the illegal dumping in Kiltalawn Lane, a Traffic Management Plan must be put in place by Public Realm for Health & Safety reasons.

In 2017 there were seven complaints of illegal dumping recorded in this area. There were no fines issued.  Unfortunately, it is proving increasingly difficult to secure evidence in relation to the identify of polluters as personal information is often removed or shredded. 

The Council's Litter Management Plan has committed to the deployment of innovative and emerging technology, including CCTV and Programmable Audio Messaging Devices to tackle the problem of illegal dumping and fly tipping.  In managing this service, the Council is mindful of resources available, and requests for the installation of such technologies are assessed on a case by case basis, having regard to certain criteria, including site suitablility and the repetitive nature of illegal dumping and fly tipping.

CCTV surveillance has been provided at the TAU at Hazel Hill.  This system requires repair works but to date it hasn't been possible to carry out the necessary repairs due to the inclement weather.   It is anticipated that same will be repaired shortly. 

Any tenants identified dumping will be issued with a Tenancy Warning under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions ) Act 2014.