September 2008 – Car Parking charge to be ring fenced says Brady

Deputy Aine Brady has received assurances from Iarnrod Eireann that the net income generated from the Parking Charge at Rail Stations will be ring-fenced for further provision of Park and Ride facilities adjacent to Rail Stations.

'I am disappointed that Iarnrod Eireann are introducing this charge and in particular the weekly charge of €8, which I strongly feel  should have been caped at €5. €5 is currently the weekly charge at Leixlip.'

'However, now that the charge is going to be introduced, Iarnrod Eireann have confirmed to me at the Transport Oireachtas Committee that the net income generated from the charge will be ring-fenced for further Car parking facilities.'

'Iarnrod Eireann have also confirmed that they are looking at options in Maynooth, such as at the Tesco site, to increased the capacity of the Car Park. In addition, they have also confirmed that they are now working closely with Kildare Co Co to ensure that further progress can be made in relation to Park and Ride facilities for North Kildare.' stated Deputy Brady who raised the issue at the Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee in the Dail on Wednesday (today).

'In the past there was not enough cohesion between the different bodies when Local Area Plans were been developed. From now on, Public Transport must form a key part of development plans, as we have to retro fit many facilities which should have been provided over the last number of years.' concluded Deputy Brady.

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