Local councillors express disappointment with lack of progress on dog fouling
Local elected representatives have today expressed their disappointment with the fact that no fines were issued in the North West last year for dog fouling. The NCBI confirmed that the Local Authorities in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal were among 18 across the country that issued no fines for the…
NCBI calls into question the number of fines issued for dog-fouling across the North West
The NCBI has called into question the lack of action taken by County Council officials when it comes to the issuing of fines for dog-fouling. It’s emerged that no fines were issued by the Local Authorities in Sligo, Leitrim or Donegal for dog-fouling last year. The three…
Sligo Councillor calls for audit of dog fouling units
A Sligo Councillor is calling for an audit of dog fouling units to be carried out with the aim of installing more. Fianna Fail Councillor, Tom MacSharry is particularly looking at installing more units around Cleveragh Park, Back Avenue and the Doorly Park areas of Sligo. He is to submit…
Local Authorities must take action on dog fouling
A former mayor of Sligo and council chairman says fines, prosecutions and court convictions are what’s now needed to deal with the growing problem of dog fouling in public areas. Cllr Tom MacSharry says it’s become a massive issue and he says local authorities must start using the legislation that…
Henry calls for stencils on footpaths to warn about dog fouling
Sligo County Council have begun using stencils along footpaths warning walkers not to allow their dogs to foul on the path. The motion was raised in the council by Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry during the summer, with the aim of it being rolled out county wide as soon as…
Only two fines for dog fouling issued in the North West over last two years
Only two fines were handed out for dog fouling in the Northwest during the last two years. No fines were handed out in Counties Donegal and Leitrim, while two were handed out by Sligo County Council. Dog owners who fail to pick up their dog poo face an on-the-spot fine…
Complaints about extent of dog fouling in parts of Sligo
Dog fouling is now a serious problem in many parts of Sligo town. This week’s meeting of the municipal district of the county council heard of complaints from a number of areas, including near schools where parents and children walk and push buggies. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus raised the…