Kildare County Council is responsible for the protection of the environment and the prevention of illegal dumping across the county. An area of concern has been identified at the bring bank and textile bank facilities located at Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare, adjacent to commercial premises and the River Barrow.
The site is located adjacent to the River Barrow, which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and as such, any illegal dumping or inappropriate disposal of waste presents a potential risk to protected habitats, water quality and associated biodiversity.
This is a prominent public location which is actively used by the local community. While previous CCTV deployment and ongoing deterrent measures (including signage and decoy cameras) have contributed to a reduction in illegal dumping, incidents continue to occur at the site, including the disposal of bulky household items and misuse of recycling facilities.
The presence of illegal dumping detracts from the amenity value of the area and presents a potential environmental risk.
The Circular Economy & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 provides for use of CCTV by a Local Authority for the purposes of prevention, detection and prosecution of waste & litter offences.
There are separate codes of practice for the use of CCTV for waste/litter purposes:
Code of Practice for the Operation of CCTV for the Purposes of Prevention, Detection, & Prosecution of Waste Offences.
Code of Practice for the Operation of CCTV for the Purposes of Prevention, Detection, & Prosecution of Litter Offences.
Under this legislation, CCTV cameras can be deployed at locations where there is a history of illegal dumping, and the codes of practice are adhered to.
What we are proposing:
Kildare County Council proposes to install CCTV cameras overlooking the area at the bring banks, and textile clothing bank in Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare.
The proposed CCTV deployment includes:
1 licence plate recognition cameras to capture vehicle registration details
2 overview cameras positioned to monitor activity at bring bank facilities
Decoy cameras to remain in place when live cameras are not actively deployed
The proposed duration of live CCTV monitoring is 12 weeks.
The purpose of this initiative is:
To deter illegal dumping activity
To detect and identify offenders
To support enforcement action under the Waste Management Act 1996, (As Amended), and the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, (As Amended.)
Signage will be installed on all infrastructure to inform members of the public of the presence of CCTV.
Consultation:
Under the applicable Codes of Practice, prior to the introduction of CCTV, a structured process must be followed to ensure that its use is necessary, proportionate, and targeted. As part of this process, Kildare County Council is undertaking a public consultation in respect of the proposed use of CCTV at this location.
This consultation relates solely to the proposed CCTV deployment at the at bring bank and textile facilities at Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Representations in relation to this proposal can be made through the Council’s consultation portal via the “Make a Submission” process.
All submissions will be considered prior to any final decision being made.
Any information which you submit via Kildare County Council's websites will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Closing Date for Submissions
Any objections/observations should be lodged via our Consultation Portal https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en and be addressed to the Senior Executive Officer, Environment Department. All submissions must be made on or before 5:00pm on Friday, 17 July 2026
Consultation for CCTV in Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Overview:
Kildare County Council is responsible for the protection of the environment and the prevention of illegal dumping across the county. An area of concern has been identified at the bring bank and textile bank facilities located at Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare, adjacent to commercial premises and the River Barrow.
The site is located adjacent to the River Barrow, which is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and as such, any illegal dumping or inappropriate disposal of waste presents a potential risk to protected habitats, water quality and associated biodiversity.
This is a prominent public location which is actively used by the local community. While previous CCTV deployment and ongoing deterrent measures (including signage and decoy cameras) have contributed to a reduction in illegal dumping, incidents continue to occur at the site, including the disposal of bulky household items and misuse of recycling facilities.
The presence of illegal dumping detracts from the amenity value of the area and presents a potential environmental risk.
The Circular Economy & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 provides for use of CCTV by a Local Authority for the purposes of prevention, detection and prosecution of waste & litter offences.
There are separate codes of practice for the use of CCTV for waste/litter purposes:
Under this legislation, CCTV cameras can be deployed at locations where there is a history of illegal dumping, and the codes of practice are adhered to.
What we are proposing:
Kildare County Council proposes to install CCTV cameras overlooking the area at the bring banks, and textile clothing bank in Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare.
The proposed CCTV deployment includes:
The proposed duration of live CCTV monitoring is 12 weeks.
The purpose of this initiative is:
Signage will be installed on all infrastructure to inform members of the public of the presence of CCTV.
Consultation:
Under the applicable Codes of Practice, prior to the introduction of CCTV, a structured process must be followed to ensure that its use is necessary, proportionate, and targeted. As part of this process, Kildare County Council is undertaking a public consultation in respect of the proposed use of CCTV at this location.
This consultation relates solely to the proposed CCTV deployment at the at bring bank and textile facilities at Edmund Rice Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Representations in relation to this proposal can be made through the Council’s consultation portal via the “Make a Submission” process.
All submissions will be considered prior to any final decision being made.
Any information which you submit via Kildare County Council's websites will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Closing Date for Submissions
Any objections/observations should be lodged via our Consultation Portal https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en and be addressed to the Senior Executive Officer, Environment Department. All submissions must be made on or before 5:00pm on Friday, 17 July 2026
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