COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

QUESTION NO.2

QUESTION: Councillor S. O'Hara

"To ask the Chief Executive if CCTV can be installed and No Dumping signage be erected at Meagan's Lane and Mahon's Lane, Saggart, Co.Dublin, which are both well-known litter blackspots?"

REPLY:

The request for the provision of No Dumping signage at Meagan's Lane and Mahon's Lane will be examined and considered.

With regard to the request for the provision of CCTV in these areas the following is the current position.  The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is currently auditing Local Authorities including South Dublin County Council in respect of their use of CCTV, including uses related to Law Enforcement.  The DPC issued a Draft Inquiry Report to the Council setting out issues and provisional views based on their inquiries, including several related to Litter and Waste Enforcment matters. SDCC has issued a comprehensive response to the matters raised and awaits the DPC final report.  The Council understands that consideration is being given to further strengthening the legal basis for the use of CCTV under the proposed Waste Management (Circular Economy) Bill.