Sir, – There is an easy way to thwart the clampers ("Council sets 60,000 target for clampers", Front Page, March 7th). It is to acquire a Parking Tag from Dublin City Council.
With this you just text in details of where you are parked and for how long your car will be there. The system gives you 10 minutes’ notice on your mobile of when your time is running out. You can then extend the time or return to your car.
I have used this system ever since I was clamped some years ago and I find it to be invaluable. – Yours, etc,
Cllr EDIE WYNNE,
Terenure Road West,
Dublin 6W.
Sir, – The news that Dublin City Council has set a target to clamp 60,000 vehicles a year has nothing to do with “promoting sensible parking”.
This is turning what is effectively the hounding of Dublin-based motorists into a business enterprise and, incredibly, even seeks to force the issue by threatening the company responsible for the operation of this “service” that if the target is not met, the council will pay less for the “service” but will, however, offer a bonus to staff if the target is reached or exceeded!
How’s that for an example of “good cop, bad cop” all rolled in to one? – Yours, etc,
JD MANGAN
The Haven,
Stillorgan Road,
Stillorgan,
Co Dublin.