The first hour, or part thereof, of parking will be free of charge with no requirement to display a pay parking ticket. A charge of €1 per hour will apply for the second and subsequent hours. The existing time limits in most streets will remain.

In addition, a number of 30 minute parking zones are in place. The zones are being introduced to facilitate a high turnover of parking spaces in areas of high demand. These zones, which will be clearly signposted, will be at the following locations:

• West Beach (5 spaces) – directly in front of 1-4 West Beach;

• Lynch’s Quay (2 spaces) – adjacent to the entrance of the former Town Hall building;

• East Beach (4 spaces) – directly in front of 11-13 East Beach;

• Midleton Street (2 spaces) – directly in front of 17, 18 Midleton Street.

No pay parking ticket will be required for the 30 minutes permitted in these spaces.