Illegal dumping is 'out of control' in one area of Newbridge

Kildare Co Council has been told that illegal dumping is 'out of control' in the Rosconnell area of Newbridge.

Cllr Marty Aspell called for urgent 'No Dumping' signs in the area.

He said: Illegal dumping is now out of control in this area."

Cllr Aspell will raise the issue at the next local municipal district meeting.

Other councillors all plan to call on the Council agree to a temporary but regular series of meetings, on site with Rossconnell Resident’s Association, similar to that which happens in Dara Park, to address ongoing issues in the area.

Councillor Fiona McLoughlin Healy, Councillor Suzanne Doyle, Councillor Joanne Pender said that issues that need to be discussed include: - dumping around the estate - the selection of tenants for council accommodation - lighting in the estate, and - a maintenance snag list.