Parking FAQs

1. Is parking available on Campus?

Parking is only available to permit holders.

2. Who is entitled to apply for a parking permit?

All permanent members of staff
Staff with full-time contracts
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, Department or Area stating that your contract may be renewed.
If your contract status does not fall into one of the categories mentioned above please contact Estates and Facilities for further clarification.

3. How do I apply for a parking permit?

An application form must be completed and returned to Estates and Facilities 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.

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.

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.

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 Estates and Facilities Customer Service Desk, Ground Floor, 194 Pearse Street 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.

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 Estates and Facilities. at estatesandfacilities@tcd.ie or at Ext: 4000. A fee is applicable prior to the re-issuing of a new permit.

8. Is parking available for students?

Parking for students is made available strictly on medical grounds only. Please contact Estates & Facilities at estatesandfacilities@tcd.ie or at Ext: 4000 for further details.

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 may 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.

10 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.

11. I’ve received a parking infringement can I appeal this?

Yes. Appeals must be made in writing and registered in Estates and Facilities within two weeks of being issued with the infringement notice. This appeal will then be considered by the Appeals Committee when they convene.

12. What are the penalties for parking infringements?

Infringements are as follows:

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.

13. How long will an Infringement remain on my record?

An infringement will remain on record for a period of twelve months.

14. 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 valid disabled parking permit are permitted to park in disabled driver’s parking spaces.

15. Where are the disabled parking spaces located?

There are 10 disabled parking spaces on Campus and are located in the following areas:

2 spaces at the Rear of the Rubrics
1 space adjacent to the Berkeley Library Podium
1 space at House 40 (New Square)
1 space at the Rugby Pitch car park
1 space at the Nassau Street car park
1 space at the Moyne and Parsons buildings area
2 spaces at the Fitzgerald Building
1 space at the Chemistry, Zoology, Anatomy and Physiology buildings area

16. Can I park overnight on Campus?

Prolonged parking is not permitted without authorisation being sought from the Security Operations Manager.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.