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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 12, 2008

QUESTION NO.2

QUESTION: Councillor M. Ardagh

To ask the Manager to state what the Council's policy is regarding the introduction of clamping in the county as it has been very effective in the City as a way of sorting out illegal parking problems.  These problems have now spread to the County, particularly at local shopping areas and other local car parks where motorists are using them for park and ride and causing great inconvenience to local residents who are unable to go about their daily lives?

REPLY:

During the introduction of controlled parking in SDCC, clamping was considered as a method of enforcement. However, it was not introduced as it was deemed unsuitable due to the acrimonious nature of this operation and the nature of the village centres in SDCC.

Therefore,  SDCC are currently satisfied with the current parking arrangements but our controlled parking policy is under constant review. It is acknowledged that there is a problem with a small minority of persistent offenders and as a result they will be targeted over the next few months.