COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 14, 2020

QUESTION NO. 5

QUESTION: Councillor T. Costello

To ask the Chief Executive the cost (estimated if necessary) incurred to repair areas damaged by bonfires broken down by LEA for 2020 v 2019 v 2018

 

REPLY:

The costs associated with the response to Halloween in 2020 are very similar to the costs incurred in 2019, the table below sets out the details for the past 3 years.  Unfortunately it is not possible to break these costs down and provide them by LEA.  It should be noted that all costs have not yet been incurred, as reinstatement where required of damaged areas will not take place until spring 2021.

  2020 2019 2018
Waste removed prior to Halloween (tonnes) 194 237 237
Waste removed after Halloween 301 348 355
Total waste removed 495 585 592
Cost €120,000 €150,000 €150,000
Number of bonfires 280 256 283