A Green Party TD has proposed new legislation that can see dog owners fined up to €1,500 if they don’t scoop up their pet’s poop.
Currently people face a €150 fine if they’re caught dog fouling but Green TD Patrick Costello wants this fine increased significantly.
The proposed bill would amend the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and aims to provide for public health and cleaner streets by increasing the deterrent for those failing to “scoop the poop” and incentivising enforcement by local authorities.
