Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There was a case a number of years ago in Galway where they were able to use CCTV. One culprit was brought to court, but he was only fined €200 and he was seen a couple of days later dumping illegally. Strong legislation is needed. I firmly believe the only way we are going to hurt these individuals and get them to stop is to strengthen the legislation and to seize the vehicle there and then. We need to take the vehicle from them when it is observed they are dumping illegally and that is proven. Seizing the vehicle is the only way we are going to stop them.

The pictures I sent to the Taoiseach's office were taken less than 1 km from the outskirts of Galway city. It is appalling what is happening and it is not just about Galway because it is happening around the country. If we do not stop this illegal dumping, our countryside is going to be destroyed, including our environment. I ask that the Taoiseach would strengthen the legislation and hit them where it hurts. The vehicle should seized and we should give the local authorities and the Garda the resources to do that. Hit them where it hurts, take the vehicle from them and let them pay a substantial fine before they get the vehicle back again.

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