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Saturday 28 November 2020
Clamping had been scaled back since last month in a bid to ensure the cars of healthcare workers weren’t clamped.
The number of vehicles clamped in Dublin city in 2019 was up 8% to 46,516.
The NTA launched the public consultation on its Code of Practice today.
Only a small percentage of those who are clamped seek to reverse the €80 fee.
The clamping appeal officers must be “of good character” and be familiar with “natural justice”.
Over half of the clamping appeals made in the first nine months of the year were successful.
The council is seeking a “close” relationship with a new clamping contractor in a deal worth €45 million.
One of the most chilling threats came from a doctor who said, “I hope I never see you in A&E.”
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.
One driver who was refunded the clamping fee said a garda told them it was ‘immoral’ as there was not sufficient markings.
Another driver said that the wrong car was de-clamped after they paid the de-clamp fee.
There were 14 reports of aggressive behaviour towards clamping staff in the first eight months of this year.
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.
A passerby stopped with the woman and had to pay the fine.
The regulations will be published next week, with the NTA taking over in October.
Clamping fees due to Dublin City Council increased by €100,000 in 2016 according to a report in today’s Irish Times.
The station has recently become busier because of a new route.
“Doop de doo, nothing to see here” – clampers.
Yes. They can.
Three clamping staff were also attacked during that time in the city.
Dublin Street Parking Services voted in a secret ballot this afternoon on possible strike action.
Dublin City Council has reportedly set a target of 60,000 vehicles clamped a year.
Well, this is embarrassing.
Talk about being caught rapid.
Money doesn’t grow on trees you know?
What goes around…
Don’t try this at home.
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.
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.
THE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED last night that Ireland will return to Level 3 restrictions (with some variations) for the month of December.
It follows six weeks of Level 5 restrictions, and the new guidelines will allow people to be a bit more social and for businesses to open ahead of Christmas, offering a sense of relief to many after a tough year.
But although Covid-19 cases have reduced in recent weeks, there are worries that going back to Level 3 now will inevitably lead to a rise in cases again and that we’ll face tighter restrictions again in the new year.
So today, we want to know: Do you agree with the Government’s decision to reduce Ireland’s Covid-19 restrictions to Level 3?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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