Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for coming before us. With regard to the RSA advertising and educational campaigns, I do not see much attention on parking on footpaths. It is problematic and it has an impact on wheelchair users, people with buggies or even those who are now walking kids to school using narrow footpaths. Many motorists may not be aware of the problems they cause when they park on a footpath but it causes considerable road hazard and safety concerns.

As part of the RSA strategy, I ask for an advertising campaign that highlights the difficulties presented by parking on a footpath. Often a motorist would not see the perspective of a pedestrian and see the problem being caused. I ask that this concern could be addressed as part of the strategy.