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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

MOTION NO.15

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

This committee calls on the Chief Executive to include Lucan Village as part of the pilot program for solar bins acknowledging the recent success of Lucan Tidy Towns in the national Tidy Towns competition and their exceptional contributions to maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of Lucan Village. As the county's designated tourist destination village, Lucan attracts a high footfall, creating a greater need for effective waste management solutions. The introduction of a solar bin in the village would provide significant support to the ongoing efforts of the Lucan Tidy Towns committee by improving waste management, reducing litter, and promoting sustainability in the community. Testing this innovative solution in such an active and committed area would further enhance the village's status as a leader in environmental excellence. This motion highlights the importance of supporting initiatives that align with community goals and ensuring Lucan Village remains a clean, attractive, and sustainable environment for both residents and visitors.

REPORT:

A provision of €100,000 has been made in the 2025 revenue budget for additional litter bin provision similar to the provision of €100,000 in 2024 for the same purpose.  This creates a fund which is to be used to commence the roll out of smart, solar powered compactor litter bins across the county in urban centres and in priority park locations.   Once a plan of action has been drafted and suitable locations identified for the installation of this bin type, the elected members will be fully informed as to how this bin type will be rolled out across the county.