Tipperary County Council has prosecuted a person for leaving two bags outside a charity shop under the Litter Pollution Act.
The case was heard at Nenagh District court in respect of two bags left outside the St Vincent De Paul shop in Roscrea.
The Council says it issued a litter fine to the offender but this was not paid. The defendant failed to engage with Tipperary County Council so the case proceeded to Court. Following the testimony provided by the Environment Enforcement Officer, Judge Brennan was satisfied to convict the Defendant.
A fine of €500 was issued by the Court on the person found to be responsible for the two bags. Costs of €400 were also awarded to Tipperary County Council making the total financial penalty to this private individual €900.
Tipperary County Council says it is satisfied with the outcome of this case and will continue to bring such matters to Court as appropriate.
The Council statement concludes by stating that “It is worth noting that the financial penalty awarded against this private individual far exceeds what the cost of an annual Bin Collection Service would be.”
