Mr. Tom Moran:

Consideration is being given to introducing a system for charging for parking in Howth. From my experience of dealing with this issue, every fishery harbour is different and has its own unique characteristics. Deputy Costello is well aware that Howth has its own challenges. We must have regard not only to the parking issue but also the wide interaction of users. We have been working with Fingal County Council on a traffic management plan for the harbour which balances the various pressures and constraints. We must have regard not only to income generation but also safety and the concerns of other users. We are at the final stages of considering a parking plan for Howth and I hope we will have one in place fairly soon.