Paths to show dog owners how to do their duty

The county with the highest number of dogs per head of population is to designate specific walking routes for dog owners, in a desperate bid to curb persistent dog fouling.

Dog owners in Kerry will be encouraged to use only these walkways — which are still being decided — where they can “responsibly walk their dog”.

The designated walks will be equipped with doggie paraphernalia which will include dog excrement “receptacles” and pooper-scoopers strategically placed along the specified routes, according to a report to a councillor.