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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, January 24, 2022

QUESTION NO.16

QUESTION: Councillor T. Costello

To ask the manager what is the process for grafitti removal if residents want graffitti graffiti removed but if part of an aged community may not be able to undertake a community clean up and remove themseles. Who carries out graffitti removal

REPLY:

The Council's Graffiti Response Protocol is set out in Appendix VI of the Litter Management Plan 2020-2022.

In summary:

• If the graffiti is on public property, the council will arrange for its removal
• If the graffiti is on utility boxes belonging to utility companies, the company concerned will be contacted and requested to remove the graffiti.
• It is the responsibility of all property owners to remove graffiti from their premises. Where graffiti is on private property, the Council will request the property owner to remove it.

The Paint Enhancement Scheme, under the Social Credits Scheme, provides paint to groups for the removal of graffiti or to carry out minor enhancement projects in their area. Materials, including paint brushes and rollers are also supplied. The scheme is open to all community groups in South Dublin County's administrative area including:

• Environmental groups
• Primary and post primary schools
• Resident's Associations
• Volunteer groups
• Youth groups