Councillor calls for free parking in Tuam during car park closure
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Tuam based county councillor Peter Roche says free parking should be made available in the town while an unauthorised car park is closed.
Last month, the High court ruled that the car park at palace grounds must close, after a case was taken against the owner, businessman Joe O' Toole.
This decision was appealed to the Supreme Court by Joe O' Toole and a stay was placed on the closure of the split level carpark, near Super Valu supermarket.
However, the Supreme Court has upheld the decision by Justice Hedigan in the High Court and the carpark has now closed.
There are concerns motorists will have reservations about coming into town as the car park with 260 spaces was free for use to the public.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Peter Roche says he'll be raising the matter with council officials today.