Dublin's four local authorities are launching a campaign today to encourage dog owners to clean up when their dogs foul public spaces.
Officials say that 20% of dog owners do not clean up after their pets, posing a health and environmental risk.
A hotline is also being set up to allow members of the public report incidents.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council senior executive officer Therese Langan said local authorities will investigate the issues and pet owners who can be identified will be fined.
Speaking to RTÉ News, Ms Langan said a recent survey found that 66% of respondents consider dog fouling to be a major problem.
The initiative by South Dublin, Fingal, Dublin City and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown councils is being funded by the Dublin Regional Authority.
The hotline number is 1800-250-500.
