COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

QUESTION NO. 13

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report on Dog Poo signs - what cost is involved and how community groups can apply for signs for their area?" 

REPLY:

Dog Litter Signage is procured through the Council's corporate contract. The last order comprised 300 signs (3 different designs x 100 of each) at a cost of €907 +VAT at 23%. 

Requests for signage are considered on a case by case basis and signs are only erected on demonstrated need.

The location of the request is examined for suitability and if deemed suitable signs can be erected. If there is/are registered group(s) in existence in an area, signage may be provided directly to the group through the Social Credit Scheme with the caveat that such signage erected must have due regard for public health and safety, and must not impede visibility or restrict traffic, cycling and pedestrian flow. Also, if it is proposed to co-use a pole, authorisation will be required.

Alternatively requests are added to the current signage waiting list, pending determination of suitability, and availability of resources for signage erection.

During 2017 over 210 dog litter signs were erected in South Dublin County Council and 12 were given out directly to Councillors / Registered / Residents Groups for distribution and erection locally.

Dog litter stickers, image attached, are currently being piloted on existing litter bins demonstrating that these receptacles are suitable for such litter. 100 stickers were procured at a cost of €203 + VAT.