Parking enforcement decision questioned

I recently had the privilege of visiting Kenmare, Co Kerry one midweek morning.

The streets, shops & businesses were busy with commerce and there was a lively buzz, particularly welcome in the present economic climate. All was facilitated by two hours free parking, even in the centre of that attractive and prosperous town.

Contrast the situation on my return to Mallow: the streets were quiet, with many empty parking spaces even on the main thoroughfares. The reason is not just the recession, but the draconian parking measures implemented by our town council. Our town council have privatised parking and &in their wisdom have selected the very company which just last January did not have their contract renewed with Cork City Council.