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‹ Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Parking on cycle paths

Summary

Deputy Matthews called for stronger Garda enforcement against parking on cycle paths, footpaths and disability bays. The Tánaiste agreed, backed active travel, and said he would raise the matter with the Minister.

There is an issue with the lack of enforcement regarding parking on cycle paths, footpaths and disability bays. Fewer than one person per day nationally was issued with a fine for parking in cycle lanes. I have the figures for 2021 and 2022 from the Garda Commissioner. A total of €360 million per year is spent on active travel to make those safe routes to school and provide accessibility. Better Garda enforcement is needed. I ask the Tánaiste to engage with the Minister for Justice to direct the Garda Commissioner to act on that. It is not just about road safety; it is about accessibility and protecting our children going to school, and it is climate action.

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I agree with that. I am a very committed believer in active travel. We have made very significant progress over the past while in terms of the investment across the country. Enforcement must happen on an ongoing basis, particularly in terms of parking. I will bring it to the attention of the Minister.

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