Olivia Kelleher
Gardaí in Co Tipperary have arrested a man after they received reports in Cahir in relation to the possible disposal of the contents of septic tanks along the N8 for a distance of three to four kilometres.
Gardaí from Community Policing Unit met with locals and identified the areas concerned.
This public area is close to a school and is also a place that walkers and cyclists frequent.
An operation was put in place and a suspect tractor and slurry tanker was identified. On the evening of March 25th, gardaí in Cashel arrested a man in his 60s in connection with the offence.
He was brought to Cahir Garda Station and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. He was later released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Tipperary County Council officials also attended the scene to carry out an inspection.
Improper disposal
Gardaí and the local authorities warn that improper disposal of such material can have drastic effects to humans, animals and the environment.
The public are urgent to contact gardaí or their local council if they suspect any breaches of the Waste Management Act.
Any householder getting waste removed (septic tank or general waste) must use an authorised waste collector issued with a valid permit from the National Waste Collection Permitting Office.
This ensures that the waste is collected and disposed of in a safe and proper environmental manner.
