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19/04/2012
Report Says Clamping Fine Should Rise 60%
Dublin City Council have issued a new report saying that motorists in the city should face a 60% increase in clamping charges.
The parking appeals officer says the €80 charge has not been increased since it was introduced in 1998.
Appeals officer William Keilthy says this means that the charge has decreased by 25% in real terms, despite the fact that the cost of petrol has doubled during the period.
He states that based on the €7 million cost of the enforcement service, the clamp release fee should be a minimum of €130.
"By keeping the charge at 1998 levels compliant motorists who pay for their parking are effectively subsiding non-compliant motorists to the tune of €50 per clamp" he states.
Mr Keilthy's report is due to be discussed at the council's transport committee meeting next Wednesday.
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The parking appeals officer says the €80 charge has not been increased since it was introduced in 1998.
Appeals officer William Keilthy says this means that the charge has decreased by 25% in real terms, despite the fact that the cost of petrol has doubled during the period.
He states that based on the €7 million cost of the enforcement service, the clamp release fee should be a minimum of €130.
"By keeping the charge at 1998 levels compliant motorists who pay for their parking are effectively subsiding non-compliant motorists to the tune of €50 per clamp" he states.
Mr Keilthy's report is due to be discussed at the council's transport committee meeting next Wednesday.
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