Council to discuss finding more parking spaces for Kildare Town rail users

Kildare County Council will search areas of Kildare Town for potential locations for extra marking spaces to alleviate an ongoing problem in the town when it comes to parking.

Cllr Suzanne Doyle raised an issue with the council at the latest meeting of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District, asking for a review of parking bye-laws for Kildare town be carried out.

She also stated that in the absence of a Transport Management Plan this is necessary to address issues, having particular regard to all day parking generated through the short supply of parking to service the train station.

The council responded by saying that this was actually an issue for Irish Rail as they are in charge of car park extensions to their own properties, but they would examine areas of the town to find suitable locations for more parking facilities.

"The Roads Section advises that demand management and the provision of adequate car parking capacity is a matter for Irish Rail and their specific programme of car park extensions to service rail stations," read the council's report.

"A review of Kildare Town Pay Parking Bye-Laws may not resolve the issue of available parking spaces within proximity of the train station. In consultation with Irish Rail, an examination of the town and environs to identify potential additional parking spaces/off street parking may be warranted."