Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has received a proposal from an association (details supplied) for residents only parking on major match or event days in Croke Park; his views on the proposal; the assistance his Department will give to expedite this matter; if he will meet with a deputation from the residents concerned and their local representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20854/06]

Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 440: To ask the Minister for Transport if a residents only parking scheme will be introduced within a one mile radius of major stadia on big match or concert days to facilitate residents access to their homes; if his attention has been drawn to international best practice on this issue; his views on a pilot scheme for the areas around Croke Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21006/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to answer Questions Nos. 435 and 440 together.

Cllr. Mary Fitzpatrick has arranged for the association referred to by the Deputy to meet with me and Department officials this Wednesday 31 May 2006. Provisions in relation to the regulation of road traffic and parking are contained in the Road Traffic Acts and in the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997-2005. Responsibility for traffic management, including the implementation of parking controls, prohibitions and restrictions, was devolved to individual road authorities under the Road Traffic Act 1994. Accordingly the development of proposals for their area and the consideration of best practice in any sphere of activity associated with the implementation of those functions at local level is a matter for each road authority.