A call has been made for Galway County Council to take action over an 'unacceptable' rat infestation caused by derelict housing in Loughrea.
According to Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Regan, a resident on the old Galway road has to leave her house every night due to the infestation.
The house is situated between 2 derelict properties that have fallen into disrepair, and are said to be harboring rodents.
Sites placed on the Councils derelict property register can incur an annual levy of 7% of the market value of the property.
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Speaking to Galway Talks, Councillor Regan says that questions need to be answered in relation to the current status of the sites.
