#Parking
Parking costs in Dublin city are increasing to €3.20 per hour from next Monday
The changes will also include an expansion of “high-demand” yellow and red zones across the city.
OPW defends car-park proposals for Phoenix Park
planned, designated parking areas could improve congestion when huge events like Bloom are held in the park, the summary said.
'Residents are really pissed off': Dublin City Council plans expansion of city parking zones into suburbs
The proposals come amid plans to raise parking charges across the city for the first time in over a decade.
Fewer visitors toured Ireland by bus last year - and not everyone's blaming it on Brexit
Industry figures say poor parking facilities are also hindering the sector.
Cork local investigated over hacking of council's parking app
It was originally thought that international data thieves were responsible – but gardaí made a breakthrough in recent days.
Two 'clamp fairies' arrested for removing clamps from cars in Dublin
Gardaí issued fixed charge penalty notices to the owners of vehicles parked on the same footpath.
Motorist fined after parking in disabled bay using out-of-date permit belonging to relative
The permit was seized by gardaí and the driver was issued with a €150 fine.
'I can't say Dublin's safe for cyclists': Ministers want crackdown on drivers parking in cycle lanes
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said current regulation around cycle lanes was “light touch”.
HSE ordered to carry out review of car parking charges at hospitals
The Irish Cancer Society had been calling on hospitals to waive fees for people undergoing long term treatment.
Over 228 people appeal car clamping decisions in the first two months of new law
Last year legislation came into effect to regulate clamping in Ireland, allowing for an appeals process from people who have felt hard-done by from clamping companies.
Number of people summoned before courts after parking in disabled space without permit
Gardaí are asking people to park legally and responsibly.
Driver facing €3,000 fine for using mother-in-law's disabled parking permit to go late-night shopping
The person could also be jailed for six months.
Dublin clampers spat at, pushed and struck with steel bars by angry motorists
There were 14 reports of aggressive behaviour towards clamping staff in the first eight months of this year.
New 'age friendly' parking spots are popping up around Cork
The initiative wants motorists to leave the spaces free for older people.
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From parking spaces to pop-up parks: 35 new parks appeared in Dublin yesterday
Over 35 temporary parklets were installed across Dublin yesterday.
'Follow him home and burn him out': Records reveal abuse and assaults suffered by traffic wardens
Over a seven-month period there were 20 incidents in Navan, including a number of threats and physical assaults.
'An appalling case': Bus driver attacked taxi driver in fight over parking
He allegedly punched the taximan 10 to 15 times in the face and stomach.
'The last thing a cancer patient needs is to be charged this much for parking'
A petition is being delivered to a group which operates hospitals in Dublin, Cavan and Louth today.
Driver to be prosecuted for parking across two disabled bays in Cork
Gardaí are clamping down on those that illegally park in disabled spaces as part of Operation Enable.
'Goodwill' refunds issued after complaints over 'unfair' clamping
These are just some of the recurring complaints that Dublin City Council receive about clamping.
'Parking protected' cycle lanes move one step closer to reality in Dublin city
The proposed design would see parked cars create a buffer between cyclists and traffic.
Central Bank to pay €30k for extra parking spaces beside new 'fit-for-purpose' HQ
The spaces will be phased out over the next two years as the bank tries to encourage staff to use more sustainable forms of transport.
Dublin ambulance delayed to 999 call because of bad parking
Dublin Fire Brigade is asking for more thoughtful parking: “Leave space for emergency vehicles… thanks.”
Poll: Should graveyards charge for parking?
It’s reported that a new €2 charge will be introduced at Dardistown Cemetery
Poll: Is it okay to park up on the footpath?
Your daily bite-sized ballot break.
Gardaí launch 'Operation Enable' to catch drivers using fake disabled parking permits
Drivers can face fines of up to €2,000 for parking in these bays.
A new app wants to help you find car parking space in Dublin
The app also maps your route to the parking space.
A Galway judge is handing out driving bans to motorists who don't turn up to court for parking offences
Just under 70 total bans were handed out by Judge Marie Keane.
Soon your iPhone will be able to tell you where you've parked your car
Finding your vehicle in a packed car park is going to be that little bit easier.
Clampers forced to stand-down due to hour change glitch
A software issue means customers had difficulty paying by text and the company suspended enforcement at hundreds of sites.
A man tried to avoid a parking ticket by leaving this cheeky note
C’mon! It’s CHRISTMAS!
Limerick is letting people park for free until Christmas, but Dublin isn't
Dubs can win shopping vouchers, though.
A Google employee lives in a truck in the company's car park and saves 90% of his income
He has been able to start paying off his student debt.
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