Council rules out pay and display parking in Cork City centre

The introduction of pay and display parking meters in Cork City has been ruled out on cost-grounds.

A report to city councillors showed it would cost around €600,000 per annum to install and operate a network of 100 meters in the city’s central business district.

The money would cover purchasing, leasing, electrical, and civil works to install the machines, as well as the cash collection, banking fees and maintenance.