14/01/2015

New Figures Reveal Earnings From Parking Enforcement

New figures have revealed that parking charges generated an estimated €88m in 2014.

According to figures compiled by RTÉ more than €45 million was collected in charges in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford; Dublin City Council (DCC)are said to have collected the largest amount, estimated at €29.3m.

The RTÉ report states that DCC spent more than €10m on the running of parking management services last year, with the remainder of the money collected in fines, fees and charges going into council funds.

The figures also show:

• Cork City Council collected €8.64m

• Galway City Council collected €3.5m

• Limerick City and County Council collected €2m

• Waterford Council collected €2.1m

(MH/CD)

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