New parking bye-laws proposed for number of popular Clare beaches

CLARE County Council have proposed draft parking bye-laws for prominent visitor attractions on the coast.

The planned bye-laws would see minimum parking charges of €2 for a three hour stay introduced at Doolin, Fanore, Kilkee, Lahinch, Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point and White Strand.

Liam O'Connor, administrative officer for CCC, said there had been some "slight amendments in the streets of Kilrush and Kilkee where we want turnover and to adhere to the two hour limit".

Existing parking bye-laws are in place at Kilkee, Doolin and Lahinch. The proposal from the council would see the area covered by these extended, and see new bye-laws brought in for Fanore, Spanish Point and White Strand.

Disabled drivers and residents living in close proximity to the designated areas will be able to avail of permits, while the public consultation on the proposed bye-laws will remain open until August 22 this year.

Ennistymon Cllr Shane Talty has urged locals in North and West Clare to take the opportunity to put their concerns forward.