Dublin apartment complex residents have been battling a rat infestation which they said has become "unbearable" since the summer months.
Residents from Emmet Buildings on Watling Street, Dublin 8 have stressed rats are "everywhere" - in the flats, on balconies, on top of the shelves, in the children's playground and football pitch. The pests, first spotted back in October, are even running through the main door when it is opened Dublin Live reports.
Jane, not her real name, is concerned for the health of the children and elderly people residing in the social housing complex. She said: “Last three weeks there's been some [rats] in the playground where the kids play in the football pitch.