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Beaches left in an absolute STATE....why are we a filthy nation?

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    #122
    BarryD2
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    _Dara_ wrote: »
    Every time I’m at the beach, I do the Two Minute Beach Clean thing. If many people got involved, it could make a big difference. Not that we shouldn’t be trying to educate people too. We can do both.
    theyoungchap wrote: »
    No, but I wouldn't pick up somebody else's waste or pay to have it disposed myself. Unless it was part of a community clean up, I wouldn't do it - but if people had a sense of civic pride, I shouldn't have to do it.

    Why not, YoungChap? You started this thread, littering is clearly something that bothers you. Not all Irish people are thoughtless filthy feckers. So it helps if those who aren't, tidy a bit as they go along. Some will discard anyway but others are encouraged if they see lots of others littering, so keeping places clean encourages those on the margins to take their stuff home.
    iamwhoiam wrote: »
    One of the biggest problem in this country is the lack of law enforcement . Nothing seems to have consequences and law breaking has no punishment or reprimand . The law might state not to litter but even if seen there are no consequences

    Agree. Was at a well known coastal location yesterday, a beauty spot. Sitting on the rocks and watched a car pull up about 50 metres away and the occupants just throwing stuff out on the ground. Brazen and in broad view. I can report the reg but can/will anything be done?


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    #123
    theyoungchap
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    I shouldn't have to Barry. What we need is more enforcement and harsher punishments.

    To be honest, I think anybody caught littering should be made be available for community service involving cleaning up litter for a few days. Then they might see the mess they are leaving.


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    #124
    BarryD2
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    theyoungchap wrote: »
    I shouldn't have to Barry.

    No, you or I or others shouldn't have to pick up others rubbish. But sometimes that's just the best solution.


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    #125
    theyoungchap
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    Has anybody ever challenged people on leaving rubbish behind them? It is something I am very slow to do.


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    #126
    BarryD2
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    Another full bag of rubbish today - BBQ, cans, bottles, nappies, junk wrappers from local beauty spot. Left allegedly by travelers again. Some of these citizens do themselves absolutely no favours at all :(


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    #127
    Graces7
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    theyoungchap wrote: »
    Has anybody ever challenged people on leaving rubbish behind them? It is something I am very slow to do.

    I did a couple of times when I was street trading. A car parked near me and he threw his ice cream wrapper out of the window.. Right opposite the Garda Station too... He almost went into shock when I challenged him .Picked it up though..


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    #128
    SeanoChuinn
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    I've challenged a couple of people on a local bog when we were walking dogs and they decided to dump their rubbish. They weren't in the act but it was pretty obvious black plastic bags, cardboard boxes clearly visible in the back of the minivan. At that point then its an argument about my rights and you've can't accuse me bull dung...then drive away at high speed with feigned exasperation that they'd have been accused in the wrong etc. etc.

    My sister-in-law also confronted a neighbor after seeing her dumping a large black polythene bag about 2 miles from their house but right next to my brothers. She took the bag back to her house and dropped it in their yard telling her she'd lost this on the road. But then it was a your word against mine situation.

    There really is no talking or reasoning with these people. One guy decided to claim the cost of rubbish was too much, yet his rubbish was filled with costly energy drink cans and beer bottles. Didn't appear to be a cost issue buying the crap, just disposing of it. And as previous posters have mentioned there is no consequence of being caught. And I assume its monkey see monkey do - so expect these peoples children to unfortunately be no different.


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    #129
    gctest50
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    theyoungchap wrote: »
    gctest50 wrote: »
    Being 2018 n stuff, use a beach cleaner





    loads of stuff gets washed up anyway outside of
    bottles etc


    And do you really think we should pay for that rather than change a mindset? How much would a fleet of them cost our public finances?

    theyoungchap wrote: »

    And do you really think we should pay for that rather than change a mindset?

    Look at the amount of seaweed n all sorts that gets washed up :

    https://twitter.com/leinster2009/status/1014400480942968838

    theyoungchap wrote: »
    .........

    How much would a fleet of them cost our public finances?


    Look at the picture above, 2 trucks and how many hours was involved ? and there's whinging going on ????



    Staff manually clear away waste with litter pickers seven days a week. Their job also involves continuously emptying bins on the beach during the day, keeping promenades, access stairs and ramps clean, and strimming grass edges where needed.


    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/how-stunning-north-east-beaches-14820416


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    #130
    Try_harder
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    Our local park is left like a tip after a sunny day


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    #131
    handlemaster
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    OP its alot down to the irish mentality there are bigger crimes out there. You cant fine people much for littering even if you catch them. Simple up fines that make a difference to the pocket. 500 euros etc for dropping wrapper etc


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