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Illegal dumping clean-up budget already spent for Portlaoise area
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The cost of cleaning up illegal dumping in Portlaoise this year has already exceeded the entire budget set aside for it for 2021.
The significant increase in the dirty practice has been outlined by Laois County Council. The annual budget for cleanups etc is at present overspent. The problem of illegal dumping has significantly increased since early 2020. The Waste Enforcement Officers and Litter Wardens are carrying out daily inspections and are cleaning up each of the locations.
However they say they will continue cleaning up the waste anyway for the rest of 2021.
Just two dog fouling fines handed out by Dublin City Council in 2020
One fine in 2020 was paid, according to Dublin City Council, with a prosecution initiated for the second fine. By Cónal Thomas/Adam Daly Saturday 10 Apr 2021, 6:30 AM 5 hours ago 8,788 Views 21 Comments
JUST TWO FINES related to dog fouling in Dublin were issued by the City Council in 2020 despite a significant rise in complaints last year.
One fine in 2020 was paid, according to Dublin City Council, with a prosecution initiated for the second fine.
Under Section 22 of The Litter Pollution Act it is an offence not to clean up after your dog has fouled. This can result in an on-the-spot fine of €150 or a summary conviction to a fine up to €4,000.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, Operations staff are currently responding to emergency issues only. The photographs provided are an example of the type of illegal activity the Operations team are having to deal with currently in the North County.
Cllr Cathal Boland responded to the images, saying: I am sure you will agree that it not the best use of scarce resources to have staff out collecting materials such as these. Unfortunately, the Council s Litter Wardens cannot currently examine to waste to ascertain responsibility. We can all play a in addressing this problem. What I want to ask you is that if have a registration number of the vehicle responsible for this dumping please report it to 01-8906799.