Annual Report 2011 - Roscommon County Council
Annual Report 2011 - Roscommon County Council
Annual Report 2011 - Roscommon County Council
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Environmental Protection<br />
Water Framework Directive<br />
The Water Framework Directive was adopted in Irish Law by the EC (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 and under<br />
these regulations River Basin Districts (RBDs) were established. <strong>Roscommon</strong> is included in the Western RBD<br />
and the Shannon RBD. Monitoring programmes have been developed to identify the status of the water bodies<br />
and to allow us to measure future improvements resulting from management actions. Management Plans and<br />
associated Programmes of Measures have been prepared to cover the period <strong>2011</strong>-2015 and took effect from<br />
15th July 2010 setting out the measures to be taken by all stakeholders and the tools to prioritise the application<br />
of available resources to these measures, with the aim of achieving the objectives of the directive. The four core<br />
objectives to be achieved in this first and subsequent planning cycles to 2027 are:<br />
1. Prevent deterioration<br />
2. Restore good status<br />
3. Reduce chemical pollution<br />
4. Achieve protected areas objectives<br />
Waste Management and Enforcement<br />
A grant of €136,373 was allocated to <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong> from the Environment Fund to support<br />
dedicated and measurable enforcement initiatives. The Enforcement Unit continues to operate and this has<br />
resulted in a significant increase in enforcement of the Waste Management and Water Pollution Acts.<br />
Landfill Management<br />
Capping of Cell 8 was completed in <strong>2011</strong>. This concludes the active phase of the landfill. The aftercare of the<br />
facility now commences.<br />
Recycling Centres<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong> continues to operate four Recycling Centres located at Boyle, <strong>Roscommon</strong>,<br />
Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea. There are now forty bottle banks located throughout the county. In November<br />
<strong>2011</strong>, a contract was awarded for the supply and servicing of textile banks at 22 locations throughout county<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong>.<br />
Waste Storage and Presentation Bye Laws<br />
The Waste Storage and Presentation Bye Laws set out the requirement for the proper management of waste<br />
collection and to ensure that environmental pollution is not caused by the operation of waste collection services<br />
in county <strong>Roscommon</strong>. Inspections by Litter Wardens on households to ensure compliance with these Bye Laws<br />
will continue on an ongoing basis.<br />
Environmental Awareness<br />
A wide variety of green-enabling services are provided by <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and we are very<br />
conscious of promoting and encouraging a green attitude and ambition in the outlook and practice of individuals,<br />
businesses and schools in our functional area.<br />
Green Schools<br />
The Green Schools Programme continued in <strong>2011</strong>. Almost 90% of secondary schools in the county plus one Youth<br />
Club and one Youth Reach Group are registered on the Green Schools Programme. 90% of National Schools in<br />
the county are also registered. There are a total of 75 green flags awarded in the county: 4 secondary schools;<br />
70 primary schools; 1 creche. <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong> provides a number of support services to schools<br />
involved in the Green Schools Programme including school visits, workshops and seminars.<br />
38 <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong>
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