Councillor raises refuse bin accident liability fears

HOUSEHOLDERS, forced to deposit refuse bins at designated collection points in rural areas, could face public liability claims in the event of any accident — even if a third party subsequently moved the receptacle onto the road.

Cork County Council officials have agreed to investigate the claim which was made yesterday at a northern division meeting by Cllr Kevin O’Keeffe.

The Fianna Fáil councillor said he was extremely worried that householders, through no fault of their own, could be liable for accidents.