Dog fouling: Council claims it is ‘impossible’ to catch people not picking up after pets
Several Irish local authorities have failed to issue any dog fouling fines over a five-year period, citing the difficulty of catching offenders in the act. The government plans to increase fines from €150 to €250 in September to address the ongoing environmental and public health issue.
Why it matters
Highlights a gap between environmental policy enforcement and practical implementation at the local government level.
A local authority that failed to issue any fines for dog fouling over a five-year period has claimed it is “impossible to catch anyone not picking up” after their pet.
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