Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 May 2004
212 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the trend towards erecting posters in public places far ahead of election dates; if he has satisfied himself with legislation in place in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15832/04]
View answerThe Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2003 recognise the particular circumstances associated with elections and referenda. Section 19 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 makes it an offence to exhibit advertisements on property in or visible from a public place without the prior written authority of the relevant owner, occupier or person in charge of the property. An exemption is granted in section 19 (7) in respect of advertisements relating to elections or referenda, unless the advertisements have been in position for seven days or longer after the polling date. I am satisfied that these provisions address the main litter related problems associated with elections and referenda and it is not proposed to change the legislation in this regard.
