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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That this Area Committee request the Chief Executive provide a comprehensive report on all the areas of ongoing illegal dumping and heavy litter brought to its attention in recent weeks within and on the border of this electoral area and to assess what further resources are required if necessary.

 REPORT

All incidents of illegal dumping  are investigated / examined to determine if there is any incriminating evidence, and thereafter reported to our Public Realm crew for removal.  

It is acknowledged that there has been an escalation of illegal dumping in Hayden's Lane, which continues to be investigated by SDCC.  In recent instances no evidence was found.

The Council will examine appropriate preventative measures at this location - however this is currently proving difficult due to persistent reoccurrances of unauthorised encampment(s).

As part of the Council's commitment to deliver on the objectives of the Corporate Plan 2014-2019 and Litter Management Plan 2015-2019, there has been an increased targeted focus on known litter generator areas. Similarly, there has been a raised visibility of our Warden Service through branded vehicles, and a number of structured routes have been identified for continuous patrol, as well as ad hoc patrols and investigations as required.

As always, the Council is grateful for assistance and support from local residents or others in their investigations of such incidents as they arise. In the absence of substantive evidence / witness statements and the presence of such witnesses in court it is not possible for us to bring successful prosecutions.