Liffey Valley shopping centre in Dublin, that's one of the biggest retail hubs in Ireland, is to start charging for parking from today.
It led to a protest outside yesterday, with workers saying they will be forced to pay up to €600 a year.
It will cost €2.50 for the first hour for customers, with the next two free. While staff will have to pay €2.50 per trip.
In a statement, management says €30 million is being invested to enhance parking and public transport facilities at the centre and that heavily discounted parking rates are being provided for staff.
A major refurbishment of the car park and surrounding areas is being carried out, which the operators say will make it easier, safer and less stressful to park at the centre as customer numbers increase.
As part of the project, a six-bay bus interchange is being built in the car park under BusConnects that will open next year. New lighting, walkways, and cycle lanes are also being installed.
