Questions raised over suitability of disabled parking bays in this Kildare town

The matter was debated at a recent Kildare County Council meeting

By Ciarán Mather Published 23rd Jun 2026, 14:00 BST Questions raised over suitability of disabled parking bays in this Kildare town | FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY The matter was debated at a recent Kildare County Council meeting Sign up to our Kildare Live newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Kildare Live within your account.

Questions have been raised over the suitability of certain disabled parking bays located in one County Kildare town.

The queries were heard at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which took place on Wednesday, June 17 last.

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The matter initially arose when Fine Gael councillor Peggy O’Dwyer motioned for Kildare County Council (KCC) to review the assessment of disability parking (blue badge) locations in Newbridge, ‘particularly regarding the suitability of current locations’.

Her motion was seconded by her party colleague, Cllr Tracey O’Dwyer.

In addition, Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer’s request received support from Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender, who emphasised to KCC: “This isn’t about the removal of the bays; it’s just about assessing the best locations for them [within Newbridge].”

Fine Gael Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer | FILE PHOTO Replying to Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer’s motion, KCC said via the report it presented at the meeting: “The Transport Department can discuss any areas of concern with the members.”

However, KCC also pointed out that any repositioning of disability parking ‘can only be amended by means of a review of the Newbridge Parking Bye-Laws’.

Following on from this point, a representative for KCC who was also in attendance at the meeting told the councillors: “We have to be conscious that the Kilcullen Parking Bye-Laws review will have to be done before Newbridge.”

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