Poll: Have you noticed more litter in your area during lockdown? Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty recently hit out at the “phenomenal” amount of dog faeces in Irish villages. By Cónal Thomas Saturday 27 Feb 2021, 10:00 AM Feb 27th 2021, 10:00 AM 28,807 Views 63 Comments Image: Shutterstock.com Image: Shutterstock.com AS LOCKDOWN ROLLS on and people get out and about more there has been commentary recently about what local amenity measures should be put in place heading into Spring and Summer. Dublin City Council said last week that it continues to experience “unprecedented and extraordinary” levels of illegal dumping since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.