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Pay and Display protest in
Buncrana
10.12.07
BUNCRANA residents will
stage a demonstration outside the town council
offices later this week in protest at the
controversial Pay and Display parking charges.
The decision was taken following a meeting of a
number of residents' groups in the town. They are
inviting others to join them for their protest on
Wednesday, December 12, at 7pm, ahead of the monthly
meeting of the local authority. |
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"Our demands are very
simple," said the residents' spokesperson, James
Quigley.
"We are asking for free parking for residents
including their families and friends in their own
residential areas. At present we understand that
only a resident with a car registered to themselves
at their address are eligible for a permit which can
only be used for that registered car and has to be
applied for on a yearly basis.
"We believe it should not matter whether a resident
has a car or not, if you are a resident then you
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a permit which entitles
you to free parking for yourself, your family and
your friends."
The protesters believe local residents, especially
the elderly and disabled, are being penalised by the
new charges.
"We are very annoyed at our elected representatives.
They never consulted us in the first place and even
after being made aware of our feelings have still
not come to ask us our opinions. We must point out,
however, that Cllr. Philip Diggin has helped us as
much as he could and we thank him for all his help
and thoughtfulness.
"You would think that residents, some of whom are
here for generations, would merit a letter
explaining the intended plans. We are bewildered
that the councillors passed such a motion and would
like to ask them, are they our representatives or
the 'yes' people of county planners?" added Mr.
Quigley. For a previous story on the parking
charges, click here . |
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