COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

QUESTION NO.9

QUESTION: Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh

To ask the manager to detail the cost to this Council for the removal of graffiti in 2023 and anticipated cost in 2024.

REPLY:

It is estimated that approx. €71,000 was spent on graffiti removal in 2023 by South Dublin County Council. A provision of €131,500 was made for the removal of graffiti in Budget 2024.

The Public Realm Section of Environment, Water and Climate Change directorate, has for some years, been working in partnership with the Probation Services to enhance the response to graffiti.  The engagement with the Probation Services stems from a Community Service Graffiti Removal Project which was an initiative of the Probation Services and forms part of community service for offenders.  This partnership involves the identification of specific public areas by the public, their elected representatives or Council staff of areas where graffiti has defaced property throughout the County.  These areas are then inspected by local Anti-Litter Wardens and subsequently referred to either the Council's Graffiti Removal Crew or the Probation Services depending on the specific location or type of graffiti/surface involved.