Applications for residents’ parking schemes opened this week in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomed the development.

The schemes target areas affected by commuter parking. Residents often park away from home during busy times. Maskey noted the problem persists in inner-city communities.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins acted on concerns from affected areas. Maskey thanked her for the response, especially in west Belfast.

Maskey urged residents to submit applications. He expects the measures to ease parking pressures.