Owners can face a fine of €150 if their dog fouls, and the waste isn't disposed of.
Westmeath is in the midst of a dog-fouling 'epidemic.'
That's according to Councillor Vinny McCormack, who is calling on the local authority is put measures in place to prevent waste being left in public spaces.
Owners can face a fine of €150 if their dog fouls, and the waste isn't disposed of.
The Fianna Fáil rep says the Council is looking at the feasibility of installing CCTV in known black-spots:
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