Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hope the excellent councillor the Deputy mentions will do his job and prioritise the resources that are already in place in Dublin City Council to do the job the Deputy referred to in his question regarding dog fouling. It is a very important issue and it is a nuisance for people. There is a responsibility on certain individuals. There are already many enforcement measures in the Litter Pollution Acts. Penalties for littering offences, including dog fouling, range from on-the-spot fines of €150 to a maximum fine of €3,000 on summary conviction. Such measures are already in place, but the issue is enforcement and prioritisation. Obviously the councillor in the Deputy's area has not prioritised this matter to the extent he should-----

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