COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

QUESTION NO.3

QUESTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

In relation to Parking spaces outside Adamstown Train Station - could one be made available for the staff member manning the station to park?

REPLY:

Thank you for your correspondence regarding the proposal to dedicate a car parking space adjacent to the Adamstown Train Station for an Irish Rail employee. The existing five car spaces are designated mobility-impaired parking spaces and retaining accessible parking here is essential for supporting mobility-impaired commuters and residents who rely on appropriate access to rail services.

Policies contained within the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022–2028 reinforce the Council’s commitment to universal access and the principles of universal design across public spaces, transport infrastructure, and facilities and the removal of a space would conflict with these policies, as well as national and regional policies. While we understand the intention behind the request, accessibility requirements and compliance with national, regional and local accessibility guidelines and policies is of the upmost importance in respect to meeting our accessibility obligations. 

It is our understanding that the lands in question are under private ownership of one of the landowners within Adamstown. It is noted that the road is not currently taken in charge, and therefore enforcing the space for designated mobility impaired users only is limited at present. However, it is anticipated that the road will be taken in charge in the future, at which point proper regulation of the spaces will be fully within the Council’s remit.

Irish Rail could consider engaging with the owners of Block F/multi storey car park, which is in close proximity to the train station, regarding the provision of a suitable car parking arrangement for the staff member concerned; however, this issue currently lies solely between the relevant parties.

Kind regards,

Colin Clarke

A/ Senior Planner