Following queries from Cllr. Eoin O’Driscoll, at the March Full Council meeting of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, officials confirmed that two new dog wardens will be appointed in the Council area.
According to Cllr. O’Driscoll, “The appointment of two additional dog wardens for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is a welcome decision by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
“The Council has confirmed that there were no fines issues for dog fouling in 2024. This follows a number of years (2020-23) where only a single fine was issued annually. Unfortunately, this lack of fines does not reflect a lack of dog fouling in the county area but rather a lack of enforcement.
“Dog fouling is a serious issue. Not just in terms of litter but health and safety, particularly in parks used for play by children.
“It is very welcome that the Council are addressing this issue through the addition of two new dog wardens for the county and I look forward to more effective enforcement in the coming period.
Cllr. Eoin O'Driscoll 
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