Limerick residents alarmed over 'prevalence' of open drug use in city

Unsafe needles found near school grounds

'People are deeply alarmed by the prevalence of open drug dealing, public drug use, aggressive begging, and the unsafe disposal of needles — particularly in areas where children walk to school or play.'

The HSE has been urged to urgently address the “growing drugs issue” in Limerick city amid alarm among residents at the unsafe disposal of needles – including near school grounds.

Independent councillor for Limerick City West, Maria O’Donoghue put forward a motion at Limerick Metropolitan District Council calling on the council to work with the HSE and the Department of Justice to address the escalating situation.