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06 Sept 2025

Council will seek injunctions against those parking caravans on its land in Kildare

Kildare County Council an also offer support

Park proposed for Aras Chill Dara site in Naas

Aras Chill Dara, Naas

Kildare County Council will take action to secure court injunctions against people who park on its lands without permission.

According to KCC it investigates all such incidents.

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Cllr Mark Leigh asked what powers are available to KCC to deal with the issue and was told at an Athy Municipal District committee meeting that warning notices are issued to the “occupiers of these structures” under the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act, 1948.

The assistance of the council’s homeless and social work teams is offered to occupants (and) “in most cases, the occupants will engage and relevant supports are provided.”

If a caravan is not removed within the stated period, the case may be referred to the council’s solicitor for legal enforcement. “This will include the issue of a warning letter and court injunction action (will be) progressed.”

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