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ENVIRONMENT
Tender documents are currently being prepared for Animal Welfare
a works contract at both Dunkitt and Clomantagh in Our Veterinary Officer continues to carry out month-
anticipation of a successful application. ly inspections at the Dog Shelter to ensure the site
Historic Landfill Sites is operating efficiently and effectively. To date this
The main focus of our activities in 2022 will be year, 84 dogs have been dealt with in the Carlow/
the completion of the Risk Assessment process Kilkenny dog shelter, with 55 of these dogs rehomed
and the submission of Certificate of Authorisation by the shelter and by charities. There were 9 dogs
applications on the remaining 7 sites at Ardreagh remaining at the shelter at the end of March.
(Urlingford), Ballykeoghan (Kilmacow), Caherlesk
(Dunamaggin), Dungarvan, Grannagh, Mallardstown There were no horses impounded to date this year.
(Callan) and Sheastown (Bennettsbridge). Tender Anti-Dumping Initiative
Documents are currently being prepared for con- The Environment Section are currently preparing
sultancy services at all of these locations with an projects for consideration by the Waste Enforce-
estimated value of €119k. All costs will be covered ment Regional Lead Authority (WERLA) under the
by grant allocation of €126,974.
Anti-Dumping Initiative (ADI) Fund for 2022. Illegal
dumping remains high on the agenda for commu-
nities across the county and the ADI supports a
multi-facetted approach in tackling the issue.
Photo of Bring Banks in Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny
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