PHOTOS: Cllr calls for urgent action after illegal dumping found at Kildare encampment site

By Kildarenow Reporter
Published 9th Feb 2023, 14:09 GMT
Updated 9th Feb 2023, 14:23 GMT
Illegal dumping at the scene between Naas and Newbridge (Images: Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer)placeholder image
Illegal dumping at the scene between Naas and Newbridge (Images: Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer)
A local councillor has called for urgent action following the discovery of illegal dumping at the site of an unauthorised encampment at a location between Naas and Newbridge. placeholder image
A local councillor has called for urgent action following the discovery of illegal dumping at the site of an unauthorised encampment at a location between Naas and Newbridge. 
Several vans and caravans arrived on the site at Littleconnell on January 25 last but didn't leave until Tuesday of this week. placeholder image
Several vans and caravans arrived on the site at Littleconnell on January 25 last but didn't leave until Tuesday of this week. 

Illegal dumping is evident at the site and material deposited there includes tyres, furniture, plastic sheeting and black bags containing refuse. 

An attempt was also made to burn rubbish at the scene.  placeholder image
An attempt was also made to burn rubbish at the scene.  
The privately-owned location, which is at a link road between the R445 and Great Connell, is used by walkers and local farmers. placeholder image
The privately-owned location, which is at a link road between the R445 and Great Connell, is used by walkers and local farmers. 

Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer called on Kildare Co Council (KCC) to take the property under its control. 

She said: "I have requested an environment assessment of this area due to the disposal of green waste materials and tyres."

She alleged that the control of dogs was also a concern at the site.

She further claimed that a farmer was unable to access his fields due to the encampment.

She added: "I gave requested through Kildare County Council that the owners act in whatever way possible to stop this from occurring immediately.

"The Taking in Charge process is ongoing through KCC."

Under the Waste Management Act, those found to be responsible for, or involved in, the unauthorised disposal of waste are liable to a maximum fine of €5,000 on summary conviction and/or imprisonment for up to 12 months in a District Court.

In a Circuit Court, the penalties increase to a maximum fine of €15 million on conviction and/or imprisonment for up to 10 years.​​

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