An Ennis business is said to be at “breaking point” over what it describes as a long running refuse problem in one of the town’s busiest car parks.

The owner of An Binsin Luachra Boutique claims she’s been raising concerns with the local authority over two years about persistent waste and poor standards at Moran’s Car Park, with no improvement to the situation.

Clare County Council says regular patrols are carried out in the car park and surrounding area to ensure compliance with regulations and where instances of illegal dumping or littering are observed, appropriate action is taken immediately.

It’s currently engaging with stakeholders to address the issues and to implement measures that will help prevent recurrence of illegal dumping, while steps are also being taken to provide a secure bin storage area for businesses in the town centre.

The waste is located close to the rear exit of An Binsin Luachra Boutique and owner Laura Cahir insists it’s time for action.

Statement From Clare County Council:

The Waste Enforcement Team of the Environment Section of Clare County Council is aware of the ongoing issue, including illegal dumping, at Moran’s Carpark and has been actively monitoring the situation and engaging with business owners in the area. We understand the concerns raised regarding the storage of bins and its potential impact on the surrounding area.

Regular patrols are carried out in Moran’s Carpark and the surrounding area to ensure compliance with regulations and where instances of illegal dumping or littering are observed, appropriate action is taken immediately.

Under the Litter Pollution Act and the Waste Management Bye-Laws, all individuals and businesses are required to manage waste responsibly and prevent illegal dumping. We are currently engaging with stakeholders to address the issues and to implement measures that will help prevent recurrence of illegal dumping. Steps are also been taken to provide a secure bin storage area for businesses in the town centre.

Clare County Council also reminds individuals that is it an offence to litter under the Litter Pollution Act, and those found in breach are liable to fines and further enforcement action

The Waste Enforcement Team will continue to monitor Moran’s Carpark closely.

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