Dublin City Council officials said last month that they would look at options for dealing with a van parked on an area of the Clontarf Road that was paved as part of the Clontarf to City Centre Bus and Cycle route.
The ownership of the previously unpaved area is unclear, the council said, and this may restrict what action, if any, they can take.
Google Maps shows some cars, vans, and small trucks that have also been partly parked on the paved footpath over the years.
The van in question, which reappeared after the Clontarf to City Centre Bus and Cycle works, includes advertising, while the other vehicles have been displayed with for sale signs over the years.
In the last month or so, more cars have also been put on display for sale.
Cllr Donna Cooney (Green Party) said: “I’m pleased that parking enforcement and waste management are going to looking to take action on vehicles abandoned purposely on lands in the care of Dublin City Council.”
She said: “I was very concerned about the possibility of vehicles left in public areas, and their owners claimed adverse possession after being previously informed that it wasn’t possible to remove a van advertising a company which was abandoned for months on the newly laid pavement by the railway bridge at the start of the Clontarf Road.”
She added: “I had requested that planting be provided there and hope that will happen after the removal of the van.”
A written response from Dublin City Council officials to Cllr Conney’s question on the issue said: “Our Abandoned Vehicle Officer will investigate this van to see whether it can be deemed an abandoned vehicle. If found to be abandoned, he can arrange its removal.”
“Parking Enforcement will request that their Inspector attend the area and carry out an assessment of this vehicle,” the response said.
Officials added: “Road Maintenance have been requested to identify if this portion of the pathway is in Dublin City Council’s charge. If parked on property that is in DCC’s charge, the vehicle will be removed for illegally parking on a public footway.”
From the picture above the van is a mechanically propelled vehicle which is required to display valid motor tax, insurance/DOE on the windscreen by law when parked in a public place. If not displayed Gardai have power’s to seize it under Road Traffic legislation. All vehicles of similar ilk should be reported to the Gardai who will remove such vehicles.
Perfect spot for seating to be installed before tge council decides to put a jcdecaux board there
The council should be looking at the cars “parking” as they try to enter Westwood, causing congestion. Regarding the parked van on the other side of the road, the council should have been aware of this over the years it took them to complete the new roadway/cycleway.
It’s more than likely parked on private land not sure how it’s affecting cyclists, you lot do like to bemoan anything mechanically propelled
Hi Tony, this website covers far more than just things that “affects cyclists”. The article also notes the question of the land ownership… Did you read it before commenting?