An “unauthorised encampment” on a road leading to a secondary school in Croom has been dispersed by gardai.
Response and Concerns
Around a dozen members of An Garda Siochana, supported by Limerick City and County Council staff, attended the site this Monday afternoon. Up to 20 mobile homes and 20 associated vehicles had parked on the roadside over the weekend, blocking footpaths and bike lanes.
This obstruction forced students walking or cycling to school to use the road, raising health and safety concerns. Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Niall Collins, received numerous calls from concerned parents and residents.
Following a query from Limerick Live, a garda spokesperson confirmed officers “attended and engaged with a number of individuals / vehicles that had blocked a roadway in the Croom area”. According to the spokesperson, “All present dispersed without issue. No offences disclosed.”
It is believed the convoy of vehicles and their occupants are no longer in County Limerick. Prior to Croom, the group had been located in the Plassey area and near a vacant site in the Raheen Business Park.
Minister Collins praised gardai for their response, ensuring the vehicles were removed before another night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the encampment originate?
The people in the encampment travelled from Nenagh to Limerick last week.
What was the response from authorities?
Around a dozen members of An Garda Siochana, supported by Limerick City and County Council staff, attended the site this Monday afternoon.
Were any offences reported?
No offences were disclosed, according to a garda spokesperson.
As the vehicles have dispersed, it remains to be seen whether similar encampments may appear in other locations in the region.
