Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2006
343 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to deal with the increasing problem of graffiti; his views on whether the perpetrators should be made to remove this as punishment; if litter wardens should be given greater powers to deal with the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4463/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraPrimary responsibility for management and enforcement responses to litter pollution, including the defacement of structures, lies with local authorities. The legislative and other supports available to the local authorities in that regard are kept under review. I am satisfied that the penalties and enforcement provisions in the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2003 empower local authorities to respond appropriately to the problem of graffiti.
