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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 08, 2019

QUESTION NO. 57

QUESTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

To ask the Chief Executive if bins for dog waste could be considered for inside dog runs in Council parks, in addition to any general bins that are located nearby, and if he will make a statement on the matter

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council does not provide a separate service for the disposal/collection of dog litter, such waste if properly bagged can be disposed of in a standard litter bin.  The Council provides such standard type litter bins in it's main parks and at the dog runs which have been provided in those parks.

The Green Dog Walker (GDW) initiative is promoted by South Dublin County Council on an ongoing basis through, but not limited to, social media campaigns and promotional material at popup stands in Council's public buildings. As the Green Dog Walker initiative is a community led initiative a GDW pop up stand has also been made available to community groups for use at community events, which several groups have already availed of. Community groups in this area are also welcome to avail of the GDW, pop-up stand and other promotional materials.

Dog Litter Signage (3 different designs) is available and requests for signage are considered. Throughout the year dog litter signs are erected within the county by Council personnel and similarly, signage is provided directly to Councillors / Registered / Residents Groups for distribution and erection 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.