Kildare people urged to clean up after their dogs - or be fined €4,000

Dog owners are being warned to clean up after their pets in Castledermot.

Cllr Martin Miley is looking for advice from Kildare Co Council on how to deal with the problem of fouling on footpaths and car parks.

Under the Litter Pollution Act 1997, offenders who don't clean up after their dogs can be fined up to €4,000.

Fianna Fail politician Cllr Miley will officially raise the issue with Council bosses at the next meeting of Athy Municipal District sitting in Athy next week.