Kerry County Council – ‘COVID–19 Town Centre Mobility Plans’

Kerry County Council have published plans for the proposed reopening of public realms in Dingle. This plan, which is based on the Government’s “Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business”, presumes that social distancing will remain a behavioural requirement for the foreseeable future.

Update: 1st July 2020:

Update from John Breen of Kerry CoCo

Strand Street

Street Closure will be effective from Wednesday 8^th July to Wednesday  2^nd September 2020, from 11am to 6pm daily

12 car parking spaces to be removed from Stand Street during closure periods

6 car parking spaces opposite Strand House to remain for Residents during daily closure period

Green Street

6 car parking spaces are to be removed and bollarded off as step out areas

An extra 50 car parking spaces are to be created at a new and extended free car park beside the church and will be encouraging residents, staff, busines owners and public to use

Holyground

4 car parking spaces to be removed outside Garveys and the current loading bay to be moved to outside Garveys and the existing loading bay bollarded off as a step out area

Pier Head

5 car parking spaces to be removed from Dingle Boats Tours Booking Office to James Longs pub

‘Partlet’ Trial Unit to be trialled in this area

Priority Parking Spaces

A number of priority parking spaces to be created for customers to use for short periods outside essential shops and services around the town.

If these priority parking spaces prove successful, then consideration will be given to installing more priority parking areas around the town.

Staff & Business Owner parking

Spaces will be made available at the Mark Car Park for Staff and Business Owners this summer, with staff parking passes being proposed

Staff and Business owners on Green Street will be encouraged to park in the new 50 space car park extension beside the church

Other Designated staff parking areas will be considered at the seafront for staff & business owner parking

Weekly Reviews

John Breen and Kerry CoCo have agreed to review these measures on a weekly basis with the Dingle Business Chamber