New measures being considered to clamp down on illegal dumping in Cork
A similar approach is being discussed that proved successful in the capital.
Cork City Council are considering ramping up efforts to clampdown on illegal dumping in Cork with litter louts running the risk of being named and shamed.
The City Council is considering publishing CCTV images of illegal dumpers after the practice proved very successful in the capital.
Dublin City Council printed a poster of 12 people caught on CCTV dumping litter illegally and stuck it to the wall of a notorious litter blackspot in Dublin and within 24 hours the area was clear of litter.
Cork City Council has agreed to explore options around erecting CCTV and publicly sharing images of illegal dumpers to deter the activity Leeside.
Speaking on the Neil Prendeville Show on Cork's RedFM, the city's Lord Mayor Cllr Chris O’Leary, says it's time to "up the ante" :
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