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Former APCOA Employee Claims Staff Were Paid Commission Based On The Number Of Vehicles They Clamped

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Almost 143,000 vehicles were clamped nationwide last year — an increase of 18 per cent in two years

A former employee of one of Ireland’s largest private parking operators claims staff were paid commission based on the number of vehicles they clamped.

Almost 143,000 vehicles were clamped nationwide last year — an increase of 18 per cent in two years.

APCOA says it operates in accordance with the Vehicle Clamping Act and that its enforcement activity complies with the law.

Christian, who previously worked for the company, says the more vehicles he clamped, the more money he earned:

These claims have prompted response from Aontú, which has said private clamping companies should be called before an Oireachtas committee and required to disclose their profits.

However, the chair of the Irish Parking Association, David Cullen, does not believe that is necessay:

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