Vehicle Clamping

Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Ceisteanna (52)

Emer Currie

Ceist:

52. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport whether he considers that the current legislative and regulatory framework governing private vehicle clamping adequately distinguishes between motorists who deliberately fail to pay for parking and those who have already paid for parking, have not overstayed the permitted parking period, and whose payment can be objectively verified, but who inadvertently fail to display a valid parking ticket; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52121/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.

On the 1st October, 2017, the NTA assumed responsibilities as the regulator of vehicle clamping activities in both statutory and non-statutory (privately-owned) clamping places throughout the State. They are responsible for the regulation of clamping activities, administration of second-stage vehicle clamping appeals, and investigation of complaints.

In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.