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COUNTYWIDE CCTV TO TARGET ILLEGAL DUMPING
Cameras will be installed at dumping spots around the county in a bid to curb illegal dumping.
At a meeting of the County Joint Policing Committee, Councillor Shaun Cunniffe said there is a “dreadful problem” in the Cloontue and Cloonascragh areas of Tuam.
A report given out at the meeting showed that there is also concern about illegal dumping in Portumna.
The area, which is popular for bathers and fishermen has been the location of illegal dumping in the past.
While cameras have already been erected, rubbish is still being dumped further along the road away from the camera.
New CCTV will be put in place in Portumna, Cloontooa Road and Cloonkeen Tuam and Carnakelly Athenry.
The litter-awareness sub-committee is also seeking clarification from the Council’s Data Protection Officer in relation to the extent that PPS numbers found at illegal dumping sites can be considered.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says that most illegal dumping is carried out when community wardens are off-duty and that their working shifts should be staggered.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm News, Councillor Shaun Cunniffe says that the new CCTV will go further to catch illegal dumping.