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