Woof Justice: Calls for DNA testing of dog poop in Louth
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There have been calls for a dog DNA database to be set up in Louth so people who don’t clean up their pooches’ foul would have it delivered back to them along with a hefty fine.
Louth councillor Pio Smith asked the local authority to consider investigating the possibility of setting up a dog DNA database to tackle the problem of dog foul being left on streets and in parks across the county.
He said the initiative would allow dog dirt to be DNA tested and returned to the dog owner, along with a fine.
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LMFM By Ruth O Connell The Labour councillor argues such initiatives in other parts of Europe have been a success
A Louth councillor has asked officials to look at the possibility of setting up a DNA database as part of efforts to reduce the amount of dog dirt on footpaths and roads in the county.
Labour s Pio Smith made the proposal at Louth County Council s monthly meeting yesterday, saying that such schemes have proven to be successful in London, and parts of Spain.
Director of Environment Services Catherine Duff said given people are getting more dogs she would look at Cllr. Michelle Hall s proposal that they should give out dog litter bags to those taking out a dog licence.
LMFM By Ruth O Connell and Marc O Driscoll The local authority s monthly meeting was told 23 playgrounds have been provided in the last 15 years
A local councillor is calling on Louth County Council to produce a 10 year play and recreation policy to identify the needs of young children and teenagers in the county.
In response to a motion tabled by Labour s Michelle Hall at the local authority s monthly meeting, Director of Operations and Environment Services Catherine Duff pointed out the council has delivered 23 playgrounds in the last 10 to 15 years.
Its Chief Executive Joan Martin added that maintaining the facilities is a considerable draw on their resources but she gave a commitment that she would discuss the matter with her management team.