News - Dog fouling
€100 rise to littering and dog fouling fines
The move is aimed at deterring littering and illegal dumping, and the minister will encourage local authorities to improve enforcement.
May 13, 2026 13:01
Dog-fouling affecting wheelchair-users in Co Leitrim, claims councillor
Drumshanbo councillor Brendan Barry says it's a problem throughout the county and is a big inconvenience for wheelchair-users in particular.
Dec 11, 2024 13:50
No fines issued for dog fouling in the Shannonside region last year
New data provided by Vision Ireland shows only 46 fines were issued nationally in 2023.
Aug 22, 2024 13:45
Dog-fouling in public spaces a major problem - Strokestown Tidy Towns member
A member of the Strokestown Tidy Towns group says they have worked tirelessly to raise the need for more responsible ownership.
Aug 20, 2024 17:47
Just three dog fouling fines issued locally last year
The NCBI campaign has highlighted that dog fouling is still a massive issue.
Aug 24, 2023 13:45
Low levels of Dog Fouling enforcement recorded locally
Dog waste can have serious health impacts especially for children
May 23, 2022 13:30
Leitrim County Council hopes to develop high-tech way to tackle dog fouling
The local Tidy Towns group has welcomed the move to tackle this scourge of dog pooh on the streets.
Feb 3, 2022 13:21
No dog fouling fines issued in Leitrim last year
The NCBI is trying to encourage people to be more aware of obstacles on roads and footpaths.
Aug 23, 2021 13:24
New strategy in fight against dog fouling needed
The fight against dog fouling is a major problem in every county.
Apr 18, 2021 12:16
Longford Councillor calls for harsher penalties on people who don't pick up their dog poo
A Longford Councillor has called for harsher penalties to be imposed on people who allow their dogs foul the streets. Councillor Peggy Nolan likened the
Jul 28, 2020 13:05Shannonside Newsletter
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