Mr. Conn Donovan:

This is an important question. We are trying to reduce the number of people needing to travel into city centres by car. We must also appreciate, however, that there will continue be a requirement for access by car and that some people will rely on cars for such access. If we are going to retain on-street parking, we must realise that it must be reserved for people who need it. Fingal County Council has good examples of putting in place small mobility hubs where there is blue-badge and age-friendly parking. Bike hubs are located next to those spaces. Therefore, the days of leaving on-street parking as just a free-for-all must come to an end. If we are going to keep on-street parking, which, realistically, we must on many streets, then it should be provided to people who require and rely on it.