Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I have been in contact with the LGMA committee that is drawing up the code of practice. I met litter wardens in both Cork and Dublin so I could talk directly to the people on the ground who are dealing with this criminality. I have also spoken to the chair of the committee, Mr. Liam Bergin, and have constantly asked for updates. I understand the committee has now drafted its code of conduct. It is in discussions with the Data Protection Commission to make sure it is happy. Thereafter, it will be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas. I expect it will come into force early in the new year and that we will see prosecutions and, more important, a reduction in illegal dumping in black spots.