Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
668 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the abuse of disabled parking permits; the plans he has to introduce legislation to control their use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30065/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraMeasures to strengthen enforcement against illegal use of the parking permits were provided in changes to the Road Traffic Acts between 2004 and 2007. However, I am aware that a number of organisations are of the view that the present permit scheme is being abused or misused in various ways. A review of the disabled persons' parking scheme is underway in my Department, and the outcome will determine if any legislative amendments are required.
