‘Disaster waiting to happen', people cry as 4 drivers fined over ‘ignorant' move in Irish seaside town
Gardai on the beat in Cahore, a small fishing village in North Wexford, handed out the fines after spotting four cars illegally blocking the slipway.
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The slipway is a vital access point for Inshore Rescue Boats responding to
But people have said parked cars blocking the access point "happens more frequently than you think" as others blasted the drivers for the move.
This is despite there being "ample parking" available for those who want to head to the nearby Cahore beach.
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Motorists can also be hit with fines and prosecutions.
Gardai said: 'Last weekend, four cars illegally blocked this slipway at Cahore, a vital access point for Inshore Rescue Boats responding to emergencies on the water.
'While fines were issued, the real danger is the risk of rescue crews being delayed — or completely blocked — from reaching someone in life-threatening difficulty.
'Emergency access routes must always remain clear. Vehicles found obstructing them can be towed and prosecutions may follow.
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'Wexford County Council has provided ample free parking less than 100 metres from the beach.
Our picturesque seaside town is being ruined by tourists driving their expensive cars and getting them stuck on the beach
'Please park responsibly. Don't be the reason help doesn't arrive in time.'
People took to the comments on social media to share their thoughts on the issue.
One person said: 'Happens more frequently than you think.
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"Greystones slip, always blocked. It's a disaster waiting to happen.'
Another said: 'Actually dreadful that this has to be highlighted.
"It's just pure ignorance to block emergency services.'
While another added: 'Some people have no respect for man or beast. So long as they are OK.
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'And no matter what you say to them, it doesn't seem to sink in? Except a good hefty fine.'
DUBLIN FINES
Meanwhile, in Dublin two drivers were hit with €150
Gardai issued the fines to the motorists at Dollymount Beach in Clontarf over the weekend.
When gardai quizzed one of the drivers, they replied: "I'll move when someone with a disabled permit wants to park."
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A garda spokesperson said: 'Gardai down at Dollymount Beach in Clontarf over the weekend issued both these drivers with fines for using the disabled parking bay without a permit. Please respect disabled parking bays.'
It's an offence to park a vehicle in a disabled parking space unless the driver has a valid card.
This increases to €225 if it's not paid within 28 days.
The fixed charge amount for misusing a disabled parking badge is €200 and this also hiked to €300 if you do not pay within 28 days.
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Traffic wardens and gardai have the power to request and inspect a parking card to ensure it is not being misused.
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Four drivers were fined for parking in a vital access point for emergency services
Credit: An Garda Siochana Wexford
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