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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor W. Carey

To ask the Chief Executive, what role SDCC has in the control of animals and invasive species such as grey squirrels and foxes from impinging on the community and becoming a problem generally.

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council (SDCC) do not have a role in the control of urban foxes. Foxes are visible in the urban environment due to food being available, however the council advises against the deliberate feeding of wild animals in the urban environment as it can lead to stressful situations with some residents.

If people are experiencing difficulty with foxes, you can contact animal welfare such as the DSPCA or Wildlife Management Services. Wildlifemanagement.ie

Grey squirrels are listed as invasive species, but SDCC currently are not in a position to implement a control programme for these species.