Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will be brief and respond on the paid parking issue. The Senator is correct in that paid parking is a concern in many areas, and she is not alone in her views about it. Right across the country there are other projects dealing with the issue. I will relay the Senator's points about paid parking to the Minister as I know how passionate she is about it and how strongly she feels about the topic. I understand her concerns and there is a place in my constituency where we have to deal with the paid parking issue as well. However, if resources are required, one must get money in and, in the overall context, anything that is done will be in the best interests of the harbour. I will make those points to the Minister.