The topic of dog fouling is a huge issue in the west of the county, according to local councillors.
The issue was raised during the February meeting of Baltinglass Municipal District. Garvan Hickey, district adminitrator, told members that letters had been received about the issue of dog fouling, particularly in the Blessington area.
Cllr Gerry O Neill (Ind) said he spoken to the environment section of the local authority as dog fouling was a huge issue for the area . I suggest laws should be enforced, People have to be held accountable. It s only a small group as the majority of dog owners are responsible. No matter how many bins there are, we still have irresponsible dog owners. I d ask for the dog wardens to be more active in carrying out summons and following through if people insist on taking their dog out and leaving dog dirt behind.
Sheep worth €38,000 were taken during recent sheep thefts in the Valleymount area of Co Wicklow.
The financial and emotional costs of sheep theft was highlighted at the virtual February meeting of Baltinglass Municipal District.
Cllr Gerry O Neill (Ind) proposed a suspension of standing orders to allow members to receive a report on the issue of sheep thefts in the district. Cllr John Mullen (FF) seconded the motion. District Cathaoirleach Cllr Patsy Glennon (FF) agreed the standing orders would be suspended later in the meeting.
Ann Halpin, community representative for the Baltinglass district on the Joint Policing Committee (JPC), gave a short update on the issue to elected members.
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Proposals to upgrade the main regional route east-west across the south of the county are being considered by the Baltinglass Municipal District.
The topic of the R747, which runs through the south and west of the county between Arklow and Ballitore in Co. Kildare, was raised during a discussion of the roads at the January meeting of the Baltinglass Municipal District.
Cllr Vincent Blake (FG) noted that the R747 between Arklow and N9 was the primary road for traffic travelling in the south of the county. He suggested that an upgrade of the road should be made a priority.
Dermot Graham, Senior Executive Engineer, said there were plans to do more work on the road, subject to funding. A stretch of the R747 between Tinahely and Hacketstown had been re-surfaced in 2016 with a proposal to re-surface another section of the road, depending on funding. Mr Graham noted that around two-thirds of east to west traffic across the district used this road, which was important for transport thro
Members of the Baltinglass Municipal District have expressed their opposition to proposals to develop a wind farm at Kilranelagh north of Baltinglass, calling for west Wicklow s unique landscape to be protected.
The matter was raised on Monday during Baltinglass Municipal District s January meeting which was held via Zoom.
Last week, ABO Wind lodged an application seeking permission to develop five 165m wind turbines and associated infrastructure at Kilranelagh Hill. However, Wicklow County Council s planning section ruled the application incomplete as the site notice had not stated the site boundary includes a protected structure.
Cllr Edward Timmins (FG) proposed a suspension of standing orders to discuss the issue of the proposed wind farm. The motion was seconded by Cllr John Mullen (FF).