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Monday 11 December 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# Parking

This year
2023
Dublin Airport parking spaces expected to fill up this weekend
The airport’s short term car park is almost full but spaces have been set aside for people who are coming to pick travellers.
Dublin Airport warns passengers that all its car parks will likely be full this weekend
Members of the public who haven’t booked a parking space in advance are unlikely to get one, an airport official warned.
Eamon Ryan: Congestion charges won't be 'first response' to Ireland's dependence on cars
A new strategy will set out how to change the way we use our road space and prioritise public transport.
Last year
2022
Congestions charges can't be ruled out as Taoiseach says Govt won't curtail car ownership
Minister Eamon Ryan says he’s confident the civil service will lead by example when it comes to reducing car park spaces.
'It's like a pay cut': Liffey Valley staff say new parking charges could cost some workers €12.50 a day
Liffey Valley staff have been protesting outside the shopping centre since Sunday.
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'Just plain unfair': Criticism over summer surge in cost of Dublin Airport parking
DAA said the airport is currently experiencing very high demand for car parking and this is pushing up the price.
Dublin parking prices will increase by up to 30 cent per hour from next week
Dublin City Council says prices are going up to deter long stay parking and to encourage people not to use cars.
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Dublin City Council introduces low-rate parking for healthcare staff as free street parking ended
500 parking spaces have been allocated for healthcare workers in city centre car parks.
Dublin City Council ending free parking for healthcare workers near hospitals
Healthcare workers were not being charged to park in the vicinity of hospitals during the pandemic.
Healthcare workers still paying for hospital parking despite HSE order to waive all fees
Last Thursday, the HSE confirmed that parking charges for staff in hospitals and healthcare facilities are to be immediately suspended.
HSE instructs hospital and healthcare facilities to immediately suspend parking charges for staff
There have been a number of reports in recent days of healthcare workers at hospitals having their cars clamped while they were working overtime.
Parking costs in Dublin city are increasing to €3.20 per hour from next Monday
The changes will also include an expansion of “high-demand” yellow and red zones across the city.
OPW defends car-park proposals for Phoenix Park
planned, designated parking areas could improve congestion when huge events like Bloom are held in the park, the summary said.
'Residents are really pissed off': Dublin City Council plans expansion of city parking zones into suburbs
The proposals come amid plans to raise parking charges across the city for the first time in over a decade.
Fewer visitors toured Ireland by bus last year - and not everyone's blaming it on Brexit
Industry figures say poor parking facilities are also hindering the sector.
Cork local investigated over hacking of council's parking app
It was originally thought that international data thieves were responsible – but gardaí made a breakthrough in recent days.
Two 'clamp fairies' arrested for removing clamps from cars in Dublin
Gardaí issued fixed charge penalty notices to the owners of vehicles parked on the same footpath.
Motorist fined after parking in disabled bay using out-of-date permit belonging to relative
The permit was seized by gardaí and the driver was issued with a €150 fine.
'I can't say Dublin's safe for cyclists': Ministers want crackdown on drivers parking in cycle lanes
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said current regulation around cycle lanes was “light touch”.
HSE ordered to carry out review of car parking charges at hospitals
The Irish Cancer Society had been calling on hospitals to waive fees for people undergoing long term treatment.
Over 228 people appeal car clamping decisions in the first two months of new law
Last year legislation came into effect to regulate clamping in Ireland, allowing for an appeals process from people who have felt hard-done by from clamping companies.
Number of people summoned before courts after parking in disabled space without permit
Gardaí are asking people to park legally and responsibly.
Driver facing €3,000 fine for using mother-in-law's disabled parking permit to go late-night shopping
The person could also be jailed for six months.
Dublin clampers spat at, pushed and struck with steel bars by angry motorists
There were 14 reports of aggressive behaviour towards clamping staff in the first eight months of this year.
New 'age friendly' parking spots are popping up around Cork
The initiative wants motorists to leave the spaces free for older people.
From parking spaces to pop-up parks: 35 new parks appeared in Dublin yesterday
Over 35 temporary parklets were installed across Dublin yesterday.
'Follow him home and burn him out': Records reveal abuse and assaults suffered by traffic wardens
Over a seven-month period there were 20 incidents in Navan, including a number of threats and physical assaults.
'An appalling case': Bus driver attacked taxi driver in fight over parking
He allegedly punched the taximan 10 to 15 times in the face and stomach.
'The last thing a cancer patient needs is to be charged this much for parking'
A petition is being delivered to a group which operates hospitals in Dublin, Cavan and Louth today.
Driver to be prosecuted for parking across two disabled bays in Cork
Gardaí are clamping down on those that illegally park in disabled spaces as part of Operation Enable.
'Goodwill' refunds issued after complaints over 'unfair' clamping
These are just some of the recurring complaints that Dublin City Council receive about clamping.
'Parking protected' cycle lanes move one step closer to reality in Dublin city
The proposed design would see parked cars create a buffer between cyclists and traffic.
Central Bank to pay €30k for extra parking spaces beside new 'fit-for-purpose' HQ
The spaces will be phased out over the next two years as the bank tries to encourage staff to use more sustainable forms of transport.
Dublin ambulance delayed to 999 call because of bad parking
Dublin Fire Brigade is asking for more thoughtful parking: “Leave space for emergency vehicles… thanks.”
Poll: Should graveyards charge for parking?
It’s reported that a new €2 charge will be introduced at Dardistown Cemetery
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Gardaí launch 'Operation Enable' to catch drivers using fake disabled parking permits
Drivers can face fines of up to €2,000 for parking in these bays.
A new app wants to help you find car parking space in Dublin
The app also maps your route to the parking space.
A Galway judge is handing out driving bans to motorists who don't turn up to court for parking offences
Just under 70 total bans were handed out by Judge Marie Keane.