COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE

Friday, November 21, 2008

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor R. Dowds

To Ask the Gardai for a report on the enforcement of parking restrictions in Clondalkin and in North Clondalkin.

REPLY:

In Clondalkin, the enforcement of parking restrictions is primarily enforced by members of An Garda Siochana with the assistance of two Traffic Wardens.  Specific and recurring issues are referred to the Community Police Unit for action, which may or may not necessitate the use of FCPS notices.

Bus lanes are monitored by vehicle patrols and mountain bike personnel and the three tonne limit is strictly enforced.

Targeted Initiatives in co-operation with the Divisional Traffic Unit, which consists of Two Sergeants and 17 Gardai, are employed intermittently and this resource may be utilized as the need arises.

In North Clondalkin, a similar approach is adopted and 148 FCPS notices have been issued for the Ronanstown area for the year to date.  Several complaints were received relating to illegal parking at Rowlagh Shopping Centre, Aras Rualach and at Ross Court Apartments.  A successful warning notice campaign was initiated and the problem had been resolved.

Local Gardai will continue to monitor the situation where necessary.