Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016
576. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 882 of 31 May 2016, if he will introduce yearly set-fee parking discs to tax-abiding tradespersons for their commercial vehicles (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15741/16]
View answerFurther to my response to PQ No. 882 of 31 May 2016, parking fees are a matter for each Local Authority in their functional area and as set out in Pay Parking Bye-laws made by each Authority. I do not, therefore, intend to introduce fee parking discs to tradespeople for use with commercial vehicles in pay parking areas.
Loading bays are provided for the loading and unloading of goods vehicles for periods not exceeding 30 minutes. If a driver of a goods vehicle needs to park their vehicle, as opposed to loading or unloading it, they must use designated parking bays and pay the appropriate fee, just like all other road users.
The issuing of Car Club Vehicle Permits to Car Club Operators is a matter for Dublin City Council and is covered by the Dublin City Council Control of On-Street Car Clubs Bye-Laws 2013. These annual permits are in respect of the parking of such vehicles in specifically designated parking spaces. No other vehicle may legally park in such spaces.
