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When Big Events Arrive, so Does a Plague of Illegally Parked Cars

by Zuzia Whelan November 21, 2018September 13, 2019

Some Dublin city councillors say more should be done about illegal parking, whether on gig days at 3Arena or match days at Croke Park – or just everyday across the city.

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In Rialto, Local Residents Feel Overwhelmed By Outsiders Parking

by Zuzia Whelan July 25, 2018September 13, 2019

Meanwhile, a ballot to see if a pay-and-display should be brought in on streets in the area hasn’t gone too smoothly.

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Residents Battle Illegal Parking by Law Enforcers

by Cónal Thomas February 21, 2018September 13, 2019

Gardai and legal professionals headed to the criminal courts often block up driveways on Montpelier Hill, say those who live there.

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In Blackpitts, a Daily Battle Over Parking Spaces

by Cónal Thomas January 10, 2018September 11, 2019

On a recent day, residents were using 97 traffic cones to reserve the street parking spaces in front of their homes, in an effort to keep commuters and other outsiders from using them.

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Does Dublin Need Less Parking with New Apartments, or a New Model for It?

by Cónal Thomas November 1, 2017May 20, 2021

Developers are generally required to include a parking space with every apartment but these add to building costs, and only 35 percent of people drive to work in Dublin city anyway.

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An Invitation to Commandeer a Parking Space in Your Neighbourhood

by Cónal Thomas August 9, 2017May 8, 2019

Each year, Dubliners get the chance to take over a parking space from the council and turn it into a wonderland of their choice. Here’s how to get involved this time.

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How Will Apps for Sharing Parking Spaces Affect the City?

by Laoise Neylon April 26, 2017September 11, 2019

They could mean more convenience for drivers and more efficient use of space, but also loss of revenue for the council and more cars in the city.

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Council Briefs: Quays Questions, Freer Cycle Lanes, and More

by Cónal Thomas March 1, 2017September 13, 2019

Lots of the debate at a recent council meeting focused on the impact of planned city-centre transport changes. There was also a vote on “freeing” cycle lanes.