COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

QUESTION NO. 10

QUESTION: Councillor Eoin Ó Broin

"How many fines for both littering and dog fouling were issued in the Clondalkin LEA in the months of April 2020 and May 2020? Please list a table for each of the two items for each of the two months?"

REPLY:

Throughout the Covid 19 crisis and the implementation of Social Distancing restrictions, South Dublin County Council in conjunction with Waste Collectors and Civic Amenity Site Operators/Collectors, maintained waste collection services throughout the county.  Despite maintaining the level of service, South Dublin County Council witnessed a sizeable increase of illegal dumping and burning of waste, particularly domestic household waste. 

To address the illegal dumping activities, Litter Wardens and Public Realm Crews increased patrols and removed the illegal dumped items at the earliest opportunities, whilst taking the necessary health and safety precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Waste Enforcement Officers carried out covert surveillance of litter pollution black spots with the use of Drones and CCTV. Detection rates were high, and a number of fines and prosecutions are pending relating to offences identified during April and May 2020.

Through South Dublin County Council Social Media, the Council sought to highlight the increase in dumping and requested the public to play their part.