An unpaid litter penalty has resulted in a fine of over €1,000 being imposed at Waterford District Court on a woman who pleaded guilty to illegal dumping.
The woman was found guilty in Waterford District Court on October 14th to an offence under the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and was penalised a total of €1,235 in relation to the dumping of bags of waste at the Bring Bank in Barrack Street, Waterford.
In March 2023, an environmental inspector for Waterford City and County Council had removed and searched a number of bags which had been left at the Bring Bank and found evidence linked to the woman.
A litter fine was initially issued, however it remain unpaid. On foot of this, a prosecution was then taken to the district court.
Solicitor Hilary Delahunty acting on behalf of the woman entered a guilty plea, and Eoin O’Herlihy acting on behalf of Waterford City and County Council outlined the facts of the case and showed photographs to Judge Staunton.
Judge Staunton, accepting the guilty plea, imposed costs of €1,085 in addition to the €150 litter fine.
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