Beach Warden

Beach Warden

Meath County Council appoint a Beach Warden on a seasonal basis to carry out functions associated with the Councils management responsibilities for the Beach.

Duties include :

  • To oversee and ensure the observance of the Fore Shore Bye-Laws
  • To ensure the implementation of the Traffic and Parking Bye-Laws in the coastal area
  • To enforce the Casual Trading Bye-Laws for the Laytown/Bettystown beach  area
  • To act as a first point of contact with the public with particular emphasis on the provision of tourism related advice and guidance.
  • To assist in the implementation of the County Meath Litter Plan including the issue of on the spot fines, the initiation of prosecutions, etc.
  • To meet with and act as liaison to Community Groups as required.
  • To remove/arrange for the removal of hazards from the beach.
  • To ensure that litter bins on the beach are emptied, as required and maintained in a tidy condition.

Additional Wardens may be appointed when there are large numbers on visitors on the beach