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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

MOTION NO. 26

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

To call on the Environmental Health Officer to Engage with Picker Pals Programme (www.pickerpalsworld.org) and register as a Local authority Willing to engage in the process for schools in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin LEA. There are currently 18 LA's signed up nationally . It is a free programme that provides motivation and tools for children, teachers and families to create a better environment for our shared future

REPORT: South Dublin County Council delivers several anti-litter initiatives to schools and communities throughout the year.

The Green Schools Programme has a strong anti-litter ethos. Litter and Waste is the first theme of the Green-Schools programme. The theme is a great starting point for encouraging a sense of personal pride and responsibility in tackling two visible issues in schools and communities. The aim of this theme is to take an in depth look at both litter and waste and find ways to eliminate litter and reduce waste output. 

The Environmental Awareness Office runs an annual Environmental Poster Competition which encourages primary school children to create a poster and slogan on an anti-litter theme that would engage the public and help spread the anti-litter message.

The Anti-Litter Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant is available to groups who seek to promote public awareness and education in relation to litter and/or graffiti.  

It is envisaged the grant scheme, which is carried out in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications will be conducted this year and Picker Pals are invited to submit an application for funding.