Investigation into ‘irregularities’ in €89 million council car parking sector

“Irregularities” with council parking meters could have cost the council up to €1 million

Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh

A nationwide investigation has been set up into the €89 million council car parking sector after the discovery of alleged irregularities.

Galway city council is currently looking into allegations of “irregularities” with council parking meters which could have cost the council up to €1 million.

The local government audit service is now doing a value for money study into how councils are managing their car parking systems. Every year, they take in around ...