Wicklow County Council have shown their commitment to delivering a swimming pool in Blessington by allocating €500,000 in funding to its development under the local authority’s Capital Investment Programme.
The topic of dog fouling is a huge issue in the west of the county, according to local councillors.
The issue was raised during the February meeting of Baltinglass Municipal District. Garvan Hickey, district adminitrator, told members that letters had been received about the issue of dog fouling, particularly in the Blessington area.
Cllr Gerry O Neill (Ind) said he spoken to the environment section of the local authority as dog fouling was a huge issue for the area . I suggest laws should be enforced, People have to be held accountable. It s only a small group as the majority of dog owners are responsible. No matter how many bins there are, we still have irresponsible dog owners. I d ask for the dog wardens to be more active in carrying out summons and following through if people insist on taking their dog out and leaving dog dirt behind.
Sheep worth €38,000 were taken during recent sheep thefts in the Valleymount area of Co Wicklow.
The financial and emotional costs of sheep theft was highlighted at the virtual February meeting of Baltinglass Municipal District.
Cllr Gerry O Neill (Ind) proposed a suspension of standing orders to allow members to receive a report on the issue of sheep thefts in the district. Cllr John Mullen (FF) seconded the motion. District Cathaoirleach Cllr Patsy Glennon (FF) agreed the standing orders would be suspended later in the meeting.
Ann Halpin, community representative for the Baltinglass district on the Joint Policing Committee (JPC), gave a short update on the issue to elected members.
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