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DOG (OWNERS) DOING THE DIRT ON YOUGHAL’S TIDY TOWNS POTENTIAL.
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DOG (OWNERS) DOING THE DIRT ON YOUGHAL’S TIDY TOWNS POTENTIAL. – By Christy Parker
Dog fouling is proving a serious impediment to Youghal climbing higher or even topping national tidy towns’ competitions, according to town clerk Liam Ryan. The official made his observation during January’s town council meeting as members celebrated the town’s success in the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) League 2011. Youghal was recognised as Cork’s tidiest town and earned a ‘Sustained Excellence Award’ for five consecutive years of litter free status. The town finished seventh overall nationally in a field of 53 towns and cities, from which Trim, Co. Meath topped the table.
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Amidst the glow, Cllr Barbara Murray introduced a shadow of regret, pointing out that dog fouling was prevalent throughout the town. “It’s disgusting,” she says. The town clerk concurred, elaborating that it perhaps “makes the difference between finishing seventh and finishing first.”. He proceeded that, “we all know who is responsible and they know it themselves. Its time they stepped up to the plate.” Echoing the general sentiments, Cllr Tara O’Connell said her own town area (Kenny’s Lane) was typically tainted with dog litter. “There is no excuse. They (dog walkers) can get the bags easily but they don’t want to stop down and pick it up,” she declared.
Cllr Michael Beecher said it was blight from green’s Quay to the New Line, while Cllr Murray suggested that CCTV cameras be re-deployed and perpetrators (or their owners!) be prosecuted and publicly named.
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Dog poo is not just disgusting, it’s DANGEROUS.
Dog owners who let their dogs poo in a public place risk a €150 on-the-spot fine, and a maximum fine of 3,000, but they also seriously endanger the health of children and adults.
Bacteria in dog poo can cause very nasty stomach upsets. But even worse is the roundworm Toxocara canis. This can damage the liver and the eyes, causing visual impairment and even blindness.
A dog can pass 15,000 Toxocara eggs in just one gram of faeces. But Toxacara can live in the soil for up to three years after the faeces has disappeared. So even when responsible owners clear up after their pets, Toxocara can remain. What looks like a safe place can be infected and dangerous.
Dog poo is not just disgusting, it’s DANGEROUS.
Dog owners who let their dogs poo in a public place risk a €150 on-the-spot fine, and a maximum fine of 3,000, but they also seriously endanger the health of children and adults.
Bacteria in dog poo can cause very nasty stomach upsets. But even worse is the Toxocara roundworm. This can damage the liver and the eyes, causing visual impairment and even blindness.
A dog can pass 15,000 Toxocara eggs in just one gram of faeces. But Toxacara can live in the soil for up to three years after the faeces has disappeared. So even when responsible owners clear up after their pets, Toxocara can remain. What looks like a safe place can be infected and dangerous.