Litter Pollution.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005

Tuesday, 17 May 2005

Ceisteanna (391)

John Gormley

Ceist:

392 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to increase penalties for the owners of dogs responsible for dog dirt on streets; the additional measures he intends to take to deal with this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16024/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. B. O’Keeffe)

I am satisfied that the penalties and enforcement powers in the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2003 are adequate to deal with dog fouling. Primary responsibility for management and enforcement responses to litter pollution, including dog fouling, lies with local authorities.