Parking Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Questions (227)

Paul Murphy

Question:

227. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) will receive a disabled parking bay, similar to that provided in an area in Dublin 24, considering their comparable needs; if not, the reason; who holds the responsibility for such allocations within local authorities particularly concerning cases in which driveway modifications are not viable according to the council; and if the response will issue directly from his Department and not handed over to the local authority. [57380/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

My remit as Minister for Transport is limited to drafting of legislation underpinning the Disabled Parking Scheme, including eligibility for a disabled parking permit, the nomination of bodies responsible for issuing permits and the design and dimensions of disabled parking bays. The provision and physical location of these bays is a matter for each local authority. 

While I understand that there may be exceptional circumstances in which a local authority may agree to install a disabled space outside or adjacent to a particular permit-holder's residence, such spaces are not reserved for the exclusive use of that individual and are available to any holder of a valid disabled parking permit. As my Department cannot direct any individual local authority to provide spaces at any specific location, and is unable to supply the details requested by the Deputy, he may wish to contact South Dublin County Council directly.