Calls for traffic warden in Midleton as illegal parking causes gridlock

Business owners say poor enforcement of parking bylaws is worsening congestion and hurting trade in Midleton

Midleton has become a victim of its own success because, unlike neighbouring Youghal, it offers free parking. Picture: Neil Michael.

The main town in East Cork is “grinding to a halt” and urgently needs a traffic warden to tackle illegal parking and worsening gridlock, councillors have warned.

Midleton has become a victim of its own success because, unlike neighbouring Youghal, it offers free parking.