Calling for the erection of signage in Athy to indicate penalties for public consumption of alcohol, Cllr Richard Daly of Fine Gael said that a strong signal must be sent out to those who are involved in the activity.
“The enjoyment of many of our public amenities is being marred by a small group of people who abuse our facilities by public drinking. The amount of cans collected in the vicinity of the waterways in the advent of some of our water weekends shows an alarming amount of alcohol consumption taking place in our public areas.
I have called for the erection of signage adjacent to our waterways and in the People's park to remind people that we will be enforcing our Bye Laws, which have strict penalties for the public consumption of alcohol. My motion to that effect received the full support of Athy Town council and I look forward to seeing them in place” said Cllr Daly
“We are encouraging our residents, young and old to avail of our public amenities and not to have it marred by encountering groups engaging in public drinking which can lead to anti social behaviour. The time has come for us all to be more responsible in our communities.
The availability of alcohol at more off licences and supermarkets is leading to more public consumption and these premises should also post reminders of the penalties involved in breach of the law.”
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