A Dublin rat infestation is so bad, the vermin are now bold enough to chase local residents into the street.
Residents of St Michan's House have put down no less than 47 rat traps but the vermin are still flourishing.In an otherwise normal estate, life has become increasingly difficult this year due to an explosion in the local rat population.“March is when we first actually reported it but the caretakers said they reported it back in April.
“We take pride in where we come from; if there’s something wrong, you’re waiting two or three weeks .Dublin City Council own St Michan’s House but Ms FitGerald said they have shown very little interest in rectifying the problem."I'm just at breaking point now".
The drainage network was found to be in “good order” and a baiting programme was carried out last year.
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