Council seeks public opinion on CCTV to tackle dumping in Edmund Rice Square

KILDARE County Council is seeking public feedback on a proposal to install CCTV cameras at Edmund Rice Square, Athy, in a bid to tackle ongoing problems with illegal dumping in the area.

For the last couple of months, Athy has experienced a huge dumping problem which has been called “absolutely diabolical” by cllr Aoife Breslin in the past.

Since the problem began, people have been discarding cardboard boxes, plastic bags and even window frames. There has also been a rat problem developing in the bush behind the bins as a result of the dumping.

The Council says the use of cameras is being considered as part of efforts to deter and address waste being left unlawfully at the site.

Members of the public are invited to share their views through the Council’s online consultation portal here.

The consultation will remain open until 5pm on Friday, 26 September.