Axe thrown at official working on halting site

City officials have revealed a damning catalogue of obstruction, threats, and intimidation which have thwarted efforts to resolve issues at what has been branded Ireland’s worst Traveller halting site.

An axe was thrown at one contractor working on the Spring Lane site in Cork City, and a pellet gun was involved in another incident, forcing contractors to withdraw.

The incidents are contained in a report compiled by Cork City Council’s head of housing, Valerie O’Sullivan, which was discussed by councillors on Monday.