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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 12, 2018

QUESTION NO.19

QUESTION: Councillor E. O'Brien

Noting the recent announcement of a €2 million fund to help curb illegal dumping can the Manager please indicate of it is the intention of this council to make an application for funding from the relevant Government department.

REPLY:

The Council was advised by Circular Letter dated 2nd February 2018 that the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, is making funds available, through the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities (WERLAS) to support a 2018 Anti-Dumping Initiative (ADI).

The criteria outlined in the notification include addressing dumping black spots and targeting those who show such disregard for their communities and environment. This year’s initiative also places an increased emphasis on all actors who facilitate the unauthorised movement and disposal of waste.  It has been outlined that projects which seek to identify and initiate enforcement actions on unauthorised waste collectors will be prioritised for funding.

An holistic approach to tackling the problem of illegal dumping should be demonstrated in applications made under this initiative, and we are currently collating data and preparing applications for circa four locations which are presenting ongoing problems. 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 7th March 2018.