Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
1081. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the NTA has set maximum fees of €125 which is above the maximum fee as set out in section 15 of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015; and the rationale for the NTA setting the fee above the rate outlined in the legislation. [47037/17]
View answer1082. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the recommendations the NTA has provided to the bodies responsible for statutory clamping places with regard to the level they should set clamping release charges; and his views on one body should be in charge of statutory clamping locations, that is, CIÉ, setting release charges at €120 which is above the maximum charges set out in section 15 of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015. [47038/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1081 and 1082 together.
On 1 October, the National Transport Authority (NTA) assumed its responsibilities as the regulator of vehicle clamping activities in both statutory and non-statutory (privately-owned) clamping places throughout the State.
Under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 the setting of a clamp release fee for clamping activities occurring in non-statutory clamping places is a matter for the NTA.
Also under the 2015 Act it is a matter for the NTA to make recommendations to a statutory body regarding clamping activities taking place on the statutory body's property.
As such I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
