Dublin City Council proposes new legislation to make landlords responsible for their tenants' waste collection in an effort to combat persistent litter problems in the north inner city. The call follows reports from the Irish Business Against Litter (Ibal) group which consistently ranks the area as the dirtiest in Ireland.
The head of waste management at Dublin City Council has suggested new legislation should hold landlords responsible for their tenants' waste contracts. Barry Woods made the comment in response to reports from the Irish Business Against Litter (Ibal) group, which consistently ranks the north inner city as the dirtiest urban area in Ireland. Ibal conducts surveys on cleanliness levels in 40 urban areas around the country.
In its final survey for last year, the north inner city came last, with Dublin city centre just one position above it. Woods stated that the council is dissatisfied with the league table rankings, arguing that Dublin, with 8.5 million visitors last year, should be compared to cities like Glasgow or Manchester, rather than smaller towns like Ennis or Tralee. He also highlighted the issue of vacant and derelict sites in central areas contributing to litter problems. Woods explained that identifying property owners for prosecution purposes can be time-consuming due to the need for title searches.\A derelict Georgian house at 30 North Frederick Street, which Ibal criticized as a dumping ground, was cited as an example. However, Councillor Janet Horner pointed out that the building was purchased by the council last year. She expressed concern over the lack of communication between departments within the Dublin City Council, noting that cleaning up the site should be a top priority. Conor Horgan, an Ibal spokesman, stated that the organization would consider altering its presentation of the litter league if the area was considered clean or moderately littered. He emphasized that the crucial point remains that Dublin's capital city is littered, and the north inner city is severely littered, regardless of the method of presentation. \Ibal's findings have sparked debate about responsibility for waste management and the need for improved communication within Dublin City Council. While the council acknowledges the challenges associated with addressing litter issues, particularly in high-traffic areas and neglected properties, it emphasizes its commitment to improving the city's overall cleanliness
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