There are complaints on an ongoing basis about where cars are being parked and local entrances being blocked.

Oscar Adonis Marchat, of Elton Park, Sandycove, Dublin, won a small claims case against Dublin Street Parking Services Ltd.

Figures provided by Cork City Council show traffic wardens issued 3,212 fines for parking offences on St Patrick's Street alone

An extra 6,000 car park spaces will be available at Dublin Airport from next year

The total number of vehicles clamped within Dublin city rose by 8% last year