Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
650. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding traffic pile up limiting access to the beaches (details supplied) on the northside of Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29689/14]
View answerThe Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct role in the enforcement of road traffic legislation which is a matter for the Garda authorities. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the location referred to is within the Raheny Garda District and Local Garda management are aware of difficulties in relation to parking and traffic congestion arising from increased numbers of people accessing the area during the recent good weather. I am assured that the Garda authorities have liaised with Dublin City Council with regard the specific management of particular traffic issues which have arisen at this location.
To address immediate concerns, 'no parking' cones have been positioned at the Causeway with the overall objective of alleviating traffic congestion and deterring illegal parking. I am further informed that An Garda Síochána regularly conduct enforcement operations to ensure that road traffic legislation is complied with at this location and members of An Garda Síochána issue fixed charge notices to vehicles that are parked illegally or causing obstructions. I am also assured that local Garda management will continue to monitor patrols and other road traffic enforcement strategies in place in this area in conjunction with crime trends and the policing needs of the community to ensure the optimum provision of public service and use of Garda resources.
