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Minister’s bark worse than his bite when it comes to dog fouling

Enforcement of current legislation would be wise before going all CSI

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Sat Jul 04 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – The Minister of State at the Department of the Environment Alan Dillon is barking up the wrong tree announcing a €100 increase in on-the-spot fines for dog fouling. It is no panacea, given the ridiculously low levels of fines issued in recent years.

He adds that DNA testing for dog fouling is “within the realm of possibility”. For his information, enforcement of current legislation is also within the realm of possibility. He just needs to get on with the job. – Yours, etc,

MICHAEL KEEGAN,

Booterstown

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