Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2009
382 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his view on litter fines on people who leave bags and boxes behind them at recycling bring centres when no bin is provided for their disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9646/09]
View answerIt is a matter for each local authority to take the most appropriate enforcement and clean-up actions in relation to litter, taking account of local circumstances and priorities. Increased litter levels at bring banks have prompted many local authorities to install CCTV and to erect warning signs alerting people of the fines for littering in an attempt to combat the problem of illegal dumping at these facilities.
