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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 09, 2023

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor L. Hagin Meade

That South Dublin County Council trial "hidden disability" parking spaces in the Rathfarnham/Templegoue/Firhouse/Bohernabreea area to accommodate those with hidden disabilities (such as autism or sensory issues who do not have a blue badge). Hidden disability spaces will allow for parking next to community facilities and parks run by the council. A similar 'Sunflower Spaces' scheme runs in Waterford City and County Council.

REPORT:

The Council is aware of their initiative, and has discussed this matter with Waterford City and County Council. 

While it is intended to pilot for 1 such space at an appropriate location, the space will be subject to normal pay and display criteria and cannot be enforced legally.  Therefore compliance will be based on a courtesy arrangement.