Advertisement
News

Just three dog fouling fines issued locally last year

Aug 24, 2023 13:45 By Shannonside News
Just three dog fouling fines issued locally last year
Share this article

The NCBI campaign has highlighted that dog fouling is still a massive issue.

Just three fines were issued for dog fouling by local authorities in the Shannonside Northern Sound last year.

Roscommon County Council is the only local authority in the region to fine animal owners for not cleaning up their waste.

Figures released by the NCBI as part of their Clear Our Paths Campaign also show that 91 cars were fined for improper parking locally in 2022.

Advertisement

Cars parked on footpaths have emerged as the number one obstacle visually impaired people face, with 19 thousand fines handed out in 2022.

Locally, Longford accounted for the majority of fines, with 53 fixed notice penalties given to drivers.

That's followed by 36 in Monaghan and just 2 in Cavan.

Advertisement

Leitrim recorded no fines last year, while Roscommon County Council did not have a traffic warden on staff over the course of the year.

The National Council for the Blind Ireland campaign has also highlighted that dog fouling is still a massive issue.

Nationally just 82 dog fouling fines handed out by local authorities across Ireland last year, with Roscommon County Council issuing the region's only three fines.

Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement

Shannonside Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

Copyright © 2024 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus