We asked residents how THEY feel about recent Waterford news
New Waterford City and County bye-laws, which enter result on August 1, will secure down on the feeding of birds, or other wild feral animals at outside dining locations. In other locations, little amounts at a time can be fed. There are 22 streets and squares in Waterford City where these byelaws will be implemented, consisting of John Robert Square, The Applemarket and Cathedral Square. A couple of residents in John Robert Square had their state on the brand-new bye-laws…
Jordan Dalton and Sean Grey were asked if birds impact them whilst consuming in public locations:
Jordan Dalton: If you’re attempting to consume something it would disrupt you if there are birds around, however birds are going to be troubling you anyhow, and they’re going to be around in either case even if a law is presented.
Sean Grey: It would disrupt you, however consume inside if you don’t wish to be interrupted, that would be my perspective on it anyhow.
Michael Gallagher and Michael O’Neill likewise speak on the laws, and deal contrasting viewpoints…
Michael O’Neill: I disagree with it, although I do park down at the crane, and if you park down there your car will get destroyed with the birds up there. But the travelers like them and there’s constantly individuals out here feeding them in the square.
Michael Gallagher: I concur with the law. They’re flying rats, they shouldn’t remain in the streets actually, and feeding them will just attract them to the streets.