Residents in Sandymount have called for height barriers at local carparks to be raised as campervans are leaving behind rubbish which is attracting rats.
Locals claim campervans are coming to the three car parks to reach Sandymount promenade and staying several nights, often leaving their behind. David Turner is Chair of the Sandymount And Merrion Road Residents Association (SAMRA), and he said that the rubbish left in bushes is "attracting vermin like rats" from the beach.
Mr Turner told Dublin Live that the car parks in Sandymount are only meant for short-term use. He said: "I have nothing against campervans, it's nice to see activity and people enjoying the good weather. The only problem here is those short-term carparks with people coming and going all the time, bringing their dogs for walks on the beach.
