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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 09, 2026

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor H. Farrell

That this Council develops a clear guidance pathway for residents of private estates not yet Taken in Charge, (but expected to be in the next 12 months) on addressing recurring parking issues that have to potential to obstruct emergency vehicle access, including engagement with clubs, schools, and event organisers, and any other relevant bodies or agencies.

REPORT:

If a housing estate is not taken in charge, it remains the responsibility of the developer or management company to manage the operation of the estate. In practice, the developer or management company will control car parking in the estate while the estate remains in private ownership. In most cases the developer tries to manage car parking by consent, but on occasion in extreme cases, the developer or management company has employed clamping to enforce car parking compliance.   

If unauthorised car parking is taking place, residents can call the Gardai if there is a safety or public order issue being caused by the car parking. Any event organised should be managed to ensure that it does not attract excessive cars to the surrounding residential areas. In addition, these events should have sufficient stewarding in place to ensure that unauthorised car parking does not take place.