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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is parking available on Campus?
2. Who is entitled to apply for a parking permit?
3. How do I apply for a parking permit?
4. What if the car is not registered in my name?
5. Will I be issued with a parking permit immediately?
6. I’ve changed my car how do I update my parking permit?
7. I have lost my permit how do I get a replacement?
8. Is parking available to students?
9. I have a child in the Day Nursery how do I get access to Campus?
10. Are there alternative arrangements in place for staff/students who are non permit holders?
11 Can I lend my parking permit to someone else?
12. I’ve received a parking infringement can I appeal this?
13. What are the penalties for parking infringements?
14. How long will an Infringement remain on my record?
15. Where can I park on Campus?
16. Where are the disabled parking spaces located?
17. Can I park overnight on Campus?
18. Can visitors park on Campus?
19. Can I drop off and pick up goods from Campus?
20. Who is liable to be clamped?
21. What must I do if my car gets clamped?
22. Do I need a permit for my motorcycle/scooter?
1. Is parking available on Campus?
Parking is only available to permit holders. FAQ List
2. Who is entitled to apply for a parking permit?
- All permanent members of staff
- Staff with full-time contracts of indefinite duration.
- Staff on full-time contracts of a shorter duration where the expiry date is not imminent. In this instance a letter may be required from your Head of School stating that your contract may be renewed. FAQ List
If your contract status does not fall into one of the categories mentioned above please contact the Director of Buildings Office for further clarification.
3. How do I apply for a parking permit?
An application form must be completed and returned to the Director of Buildings Office along with a copy of your driving licence, insurance certificate and vehicle registration certificate. If you have not yet received the VRC proof of ownership from the garage will suffice. You will find an application form at the following link: http://www.tcd.ie/Buildings/staffparkingpermit.php FAQ List
4. What if the car is not registered in my name?
There is an additional form which must be completed by the registered owner and returned to us along with your parking application. You will find this form on the following link:
http://www.tcd.ie/Buildings/staffparkingpermit.php FAQ List
5. Will I be issued with a parking permit immediately?
The issuing of parking permits is subject to availability within the Board approved ratio of 1 permit to 0.24 spaces. As we have reached our quota applicants will be put on a waiting list and informed when a permit is available. Please be aware that due to the current parking situation in College applicants will be waiting a significant time before being issued with a parking permit. FAQ List
6. I’ve changed my car how do I update my parking permit?
In order to update your parking permit you must return your current parking permit to the Director of Buildings Office along with the vehicle registration certificate of the new car. If you have not yet received this proof of ownership from the garage will suffice. FAQ List
7. I have lost my permit how do I get a replacement?
If you cannot locate your parking permit you must report this immediately to Security and the Director of Buildings Office. A small fee is applicable prior to the re-issuing of a new permit. FAQ List
8. Is parking available to students?
Parking for students is made available strictly on medical grounds only. Please contact the Director of Building Office at ext: 1912 for further details. FAQ List
9. I have a child in the Day Nursery how do I get access to Campus?
Students and Staff who have a child in the day nursery will be issued with a permit which will allow them to drop off and pick up their child from the Day Nursery. Prolonged parking in a space, over and above the intended purpose, is not permitted and may result in the loss of your permit. FAQ List
10. Are there alternative arrangements in place for staff/students who are non permit holders?
On production of a valid Staff or Student ID Card, to the car parking attendant at the Park Rite IFSC or Fleet Street/Temple Bar car parks, discounted parking will apply. Please refer to the following link for the discounted rates:
http://www.tcd.ie/Buildings/parkingcollege.php FAQ List
11 Can I lend my parking permit to someone else?
No. Parking permits can only be used by the staff member they are issued to. Misuse of parking permits may result in the loss of your parking privileges. FAQ List
12. I’ve received a parking infringement can I appeal this?
Yes. Appeals must be made in writing and registered in Director of Buildings Office within two weeks of being issued with the infringement notice. This appeal will then be considered by the Appeals Committee when they convene. FAQ List
13. What are the penalties for parking infringements?
1st Infringement – warning
2nd Infringement – permit will be withdrawn for one month.
3rd Infringement – permit will be withdrawn for three months.
4th Infringement – permit will be withdrawn for twelve months. FAQ List
14. How long will an Infringement remain on my record?
An infringement will remain on record for a period of twelve months. FAQ List
15. Where can I park on Campus?
Parking is permitted between the lines of the marked car parking spaces only. Parking outside these lines is strictly prohibited. Only persons with a disabled parking permit are permitted to park in disabled driver’s parking spaces. FAQ List
16. Where are the disabled parking spaces located?
There are 9 disabled parking spaces on Campus and are located in the following areas:
- 2 spaces at the Printing House (moved to Botany Bay temporarily)
- 1 space adjacent to the Berkeley Podium
- 1 space at the Rugby Pitch car park
- 1 space at the bottom of the Parsons Steps
- 2 space at the Fitzgerald Building
- 2 spaces at the Biotechnology Building FAQ List
17. Can I park overnight on Campus?
Prolonged parking is not permitted without authorisation being sought from the Chief Steward. FAQ List
18. Can visitors park on Campus?
There is no parking on Campus for visitors. A VIP System is currently in place, which allows departments to absorb the cost of visitor parking should they wish. Please refer to the following link on how to obtain a VIP stamp. http://www.tcd.ie/Buildings/parkingvip.php
All visitors to the College not operating under the departmental VIP stamp arrangement should be advised that there is no visitor car parking available. They should be directed to one of the public car parks in the vicinity.
There are three car parks that are in very close proximity to Trinity:
- Fleet Street (just off Westmorland Street)
- Setanta (just off Nassau Street)
- Brown Thomas. FAQ List
19. Can I drop off and pick up goods from Campus?
Only if transport is required for the goods you are dropping off or picking up. You must enter College via Lincoln Place Gate where you will be issued with a ‘Pink Ticket’ by the security officer on duty. You will be allowed on to Campus only for the duration of the task. Prolonged parking, over and above the intended purpose, may result in your car being clamped. FAQ List
20. Who is liable to be clamped?
Marked parking spaces are strictly reserved for Trinity College permit holders only. Vehicles without permits, service vehicles, delivery vehicles and visitors’ parked in marked spaces are liable to be clamped. FAQ List
21. What must I do if my car gets clamped?
A notice will be left on your windscreen advising you to call a de-clamp number. A charge of €90 will apply to have the clamp removed from your vehicle. Please note that clamping will be carried out by an independent company contracted to the College. FAQ List
22. Do I need a permit for my motorcycle/scooter?
You do not need a parking permit to park your scooter in College.
Motorbikes/Scooters are not permitted to park in Front Square. There is parking marked out at the rear of the Chemistry Building. Bicycle compounds at the rear of House 15-18 and at Westland Row are suitable for small types of motorcycles. FAQ List
