Call for designated motorhome parking spots in Galway City

There are calls for designated motorhome parking spots across Galway City.

The Motorhome Working Group is criticising the City Council, saying its hampering on tourism as motorhome owners are frequently getting parking fines.

Chairperson of the group Jason Carmody says the bye-laws prohibit vehicles with sleeping facilities from parking in the environs of Galway City Council.

He says it seems to be the only local authoritiy to have such strict rules, and it's deterring tourists from the city: