Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will run a June pilot using spray-painted stencil messages on footpaths to target dog fouling and improve bathing water quality at Dún Laoghaire. Messages will be placed in busy public areas including the East Pier, parklands near Dún Laoghaire Baths, Newtownsmith, and People’s Park to encourage dog owners to clean up. The pilot aligns with wider efforts to improve bathing water quality at Dún Laoghaire Baths, which received a “poor” EPA classification for the 2026 bathing season based on 2025 test results. Current bathing water quality is rated “excellent” and considered safe, with testing twice monthly outside the season and weekly during the season from June 1 to September 15. The campaign will include baseline surveys, follow-up inspections, and GIS monitoring to evaluate impact. Fixed payment notices and fines apply for dog fouling and littering, with the fixed payment increasing from September 1.
"An initial survey has already been completed to establish a baseline, with follow-up inspections due to take place four weeks after the campaign begins. Currently, anyone caught littering or failing to clean up after their dog has fouled can receive a fixed payment notice of €150 or face a Class B fine on summary conviction, which is set to increase to €250 from September 1."
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