*Photograph: John Mangan
ENFORCEMENT notices have been issued by Clare County Council following the emergence of a new illegal encampment in Clancy Park.
Residents of Clancy Park have been left on tenterhooks following the arrival of another illegal encampment which is causing significant distress and anxiety.
It is the second time in the space of four months that the Ennis estate has had an unauthorised encampment.
A spokesperson for Clare County Council confirmed that statutory regulatory notices and enforcement notices have been served. “Clare County Council is following available processes in relation to this situation and working closely in a cross-directorate approach, while also engaging closely with local elected members, concerned residents and An Garda Síochána.
“Statutory Regulatory Notices have been served under relevant sections of Housing Acts and Enforcement Notices have also been served relating to unauthorised developments under relevant Planning and Development Acts. Clare County Council has also worked with the team from Ennis Municipal District to further secure the affected area.
“There are time limits in relation to adherence with various notices served and Clare County Council will be following up through next available legal steps if requests within notices are not complied with,” the spokesperson added.
