COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

ADJOURNED MEETING OF COUNTY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

QUESTION No. 9

QUESTION: Cllr. Derek Keating

To ask the Manager to report on the amount of cases of Dumping and Fly-Tipping recorded for the County for the first six months of this year and to list by each area, also how do these figures compare with the previous six months?

REPLY:

In the period 01/07/2005 to 31/12/2005 there were 455 fines and 34 direct prosecutions issued (total 489) under the Litter Pollution Act, 1997 (as amended).

In the period 01/01/2006 to 30/06/2006 there were 401 fines and 30 direct prosecutions issued.

The breakdown of these figures by area is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Councillor as soon as possible.