The head of the Ennis Garda District says organised begging is taking place in the town, and has described it as being like a business.
This year has seen five people arrested for harassment or intimidation while begging in Ennis, and none of those individuals live here.
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Superintendent Derek Smart says they have travelled to Ennis for the purpose of begging, and he's encouraging people with any suspicions to report those to Gardaí.