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# Clampers

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# Clampers
Dublin city centre clamping returned to 'more normal levels' from today
Clamping had been scaled back since last month in a bid to ensure the cars of healthcare workers weren’t clamped.
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Apr 29th 2020, 10:18 PM
# Clampers
Here's where the top 10 clamping blackspots were in Dublin city last year
The number of vehicles clamped in Dublin city in 2019 was up 8% to 46,516.
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Jan 24th 2020, 12:49 PM
# clamp down
The NTA is looking for public feedback on clamping and clampers
The NTA launched the public consultation on its Code of Practice today.
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Oct 14th 2019, 2:28 PM
# Clampers
'I was forced to pay twice': Only very small number of cars clamped in Dublin city successfully appealed
Only a small percentage of those who are clamped seek to reverse the €80 fee.
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Jul 21st 2019, 10:00 PM
# Clamping
NTA issues tender for workers to rule on appeals against clampers
The clamping appeal officers must be “of good character” and be familiar with “natural justice”.
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Jan 13th 2019, 9:30 PM
# Appeals
Clamped outside the Rotunda at 37 weeks pregnant: The complaints against Dublin clampers
Over half of the clamping appeals made in the first nine months of the year were successful.
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Dec 10th 2018, 12:05 AM
# clamping down
DCC's deal for new clamping contractors includes €150 fine every time a driver successfully appeals
The council is seeking a “close” relationship with a new clamping contractor in a deal worth €45 million.
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Sep 4th 2018, 12:05 AM
# tensions
Being punched, having your hand stood on and death threats - the life of a Dublin clamper
One of the most chilling threats came from a doctor who said, “I hope I never see you in A&E.”
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Jan 28th 2018, 10:00 PM
# parking complaints
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.
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Jan 14th 2018, 7:45 AM
# Not happy
'It seems a bit like a trap to me': Drivers frustrated over lack of signs after being clamped
One driver who was refunded the clamping fee said a garda told them it was ‘immoral’ as there was not sufficient markings.
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Dec 31st 2017, 6:00 AM
# clamping down
Parking complaints: Driver refunded after claiming clampers took photo of wrong street sign
Another driver said that the wrong car was de-clamped after they paid the de-clamp fee.
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Dec 13th 2017, 6:05 AM
# Clamped
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.
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Oct 11th 2017, 12:05 AM
# Clampers
Clamping complaints: No 10 minutes grace, app issues and clamped while delivering to charity shop
In two cases, people claimed that they were clamped because the Parking Tag app allowed them to pay for parking in an area that became a clearway.
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Aug 17th 2017, 12:05 AM
# Dublin City Council
Clamping complaints: Elderly woman with no mobile or credit card clamped while at mass
A passerby stopped with the woman and had to pay the fine.
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Aug 10th 2017, 12:05 AM
# Clampers
Long-awaited clamping regulations to begin next week
The regulations will be published next week, with the NTA taking over in October.
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May 27th 2017, 6:06 AM
# yellow discs of doom
Poll: Should clamping charges in Dublin be reduced?
Clamping fees due to Dublin City Council increased by €100,000 in 2016 according to a report in today’s Irish Times.
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May 17th 2017, 9:43 AM
# park and ride
Local anger as row of cars clamped at "chock-a-block" train station
The station has recently become busier because of a new route.
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Nov 24th 2016, 10:39 PM
# Karma
Oh nothing, just the clampers getting towed away in Dublin
“Doop de doo, nothing to see here” – clampers.
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Apr 13th 2015, 2:30 PM
# Blurred Double Yellow Lines
Are clampers allowed park illegally?
Yes. They can.
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Nov 15th 2014, 8:30 PM
# clamp happy
Nine complaints a day made against Dublin clampers
Three clamping staff were also attacked during that time in the city.
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Oct 20th 2014, 7:00 AM
# Strike
Dublin clampers vote in favour of industrial action over pay dispute
Dublin Street Parking Services voted in a secret ballot this afternoon on possible strike action.
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Mar 10th 2014, 6:48 PM
# on stike?
Dublin clampers to vote on strike action, say no agreement made on clamp targets
Dublin City Council has reportedly set a target of 60,000 vehicles clamped a year.
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Mar 8th 2014, 9:56 AM
# viking clamp tour
The Viking Splash Tour fell foul of the clampers
Whoops.
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Jan 9th 2014, 10:30 PM
# Gotcha
Clampers get clamped in Dublin
Well, this is embarrassing.
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Jul 11th 2013, 9:00 AM
# clamp support
11 people who aren't very big fans of clampers
Talk about being caught rapid.
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Apr 11th 2013, 6:00 PM
# leaf me alone
PIC: Not even the trees are safe from the clampers
Money doesn’t grow on trees you know?
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Apr 10th 2013, 4:30 PM
# Karma
Clamper vs. Garda Pic of the Day
What goes around…
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Apr 4th 2013, 4:43 PM
# D'oh!
VIDEO: Real-life Homer Simpson tries to drive a clamped car through Dublin
Don’t try this at home.
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Feb 4th 2013, 10:11 PM
# Clamping
Clampers "make no money" from clamping
Members of the Irish Parking Association spoke to a committee about clamping in Ireland – from the aggression experienced by clampers to the lack of money made.
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Feb 8th 2012, 6:30 AM
# Clampers
Varadkar to introduce tough new laws for clampers
The transport minister will introduce new legislation to deal with rogue clampers – including an independent appeals board for motorists and jail terms of up to five years for those in breach of regulations.
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Apr 5th 2011, 8:49 AM