James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if clampers at car parking places are permitted to impose fees of €120 as they have done recently at Sallins railway station in view of the fact that legislation was enacted to cap fees at €100 in the last Dáil term; if he is satisfied with the operation of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35397/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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Currently, there is no statutory regulation of clamping activities on private land.

However, following commencement of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 it will be the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to regulate clamping activities wherever they take place, including the determination of maximum clamp release fees in private car parking areas.The conferral of vehicle clamping regulatory responsibilities on the NTA has resulted in a requirement for the allocation of additional resources to allow the NTA carry out its new functions in this area.

In addition, the NTA has also required a period of time to make and prepare the necessary regulations provided for under the Act, as well as to ensure that the appropriate training and administrative supports are in place to allow for commencement of its regulatory responsibilities.

This very necessary preparatory work is almost complete and my Department is now finalising arrangements with the NTA in relation to an appropriate commencement date.