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Case No. 14285Littering (illegal posting of election posters) · Co. Dublin

Lynn Boylan prosecuted over failure to remove election posters

Dublin City Council is prosecuting Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan and local politician Malachy Steenson under litter laws over election posters allegedly not removed within a week of polling day. Boylan faces two charges alleging an unauthorised poster at Collins Wood, Dublin 9 on 3 July, and Steenson faces one charge alleging posters at Beaumont Road on 20 June. Both cases were heard at Dublin District Court on 11 March 2025, where Boylan was not present and Steenson could not attend, and the prosecution's request to adjourn was granted with both cases put back to 1 April.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Dublin City Council is prosecuting Lynn Boylan and Malachy Steenson for allegedly failing to remove election posters on time.
Other details
  • Lynn Boylan is a Sinn Féin MEP who was elected for the Dublin constituency after the 7 June 2024 vote.
  • Malachy Steenson is described as a local politician.
  • Posters must be removed within a week of polling day.
Where
Boylan's charges concern posters at Collins Wood, Dublin 9, and Steenson's charge concerns posters at Beaumont Road.
When
Boylan is charged with offences on 3 July and Steenson with an offence on 20 June.
Charges
  • Boylan faces two charges alleging she exhibited an advertisement without written authorisation from the owner, occupier or person in charge.
  • Steenson faces a single charge under the same provisions.
  • The charges are brought under sections 19(1) and 19(6) of the Litter Pollution Act 1997.
In court
  • Boylan was not present in court on 11 March 2025, and the prosecution said there had been engagement between the council and her.
  • Steenson could not attend court, and his case was adjourned.
  • The prosecution asked for both cases to be adjourned to 1 April, and the request was granted.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDublin City Council is prosecuting Lynn Boylan and a local politician under litter laws for failing to remove election posters on time. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe Boylan charges concern Collins Wood, Dublin 9. (rte.ie)
  • chargeBoylan faces two charges alleging that on 3 July at Collins Wood, Dublin 9, she exhibited an advertisement without authorisation. (rte.ie)
  • chargeSteenson is accused of a single offence on 20 June at Beaumont Road. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe charges are contrary to sections 19 (1) and 19 (6) of the Litter Pollution Act 1997. (rte.ie)
  • courtBoylan was not present in court, and the prosecution said there had been engagement between the council and her. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe prosecution asked for an adjournment until 1 April, which was granted. (rte.ie)
  • courtSteenson could not attend court, and his case was adjourned to the same date. (rte.ie)
  • otherPosters must be removed within a week of polling day. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Mar2025
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Boylan accused of failure to remove posters, court hears

    Reports that Boylan faces two charges over posters at Collins Wood on 3 July and Steenson a single charge over posters at Beaumont Road on 20 June, and that both cases were adjourned to 1 April.

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