Galway City — 28-Day Strict Appeal Window
Galway City Council's published rule: 'Only an appeal received by Galway City Council within 28 days of the issue of the date of the Fixed Charge Notice will be considered.' This is materially shorter than DLR's 56-day window. The 28-day cutoff is also the 50% uplift trigger — so the appeal window closes at the same moment the fine doubles.
Legal basis
Galway City Council published parking-fines procedure; Road Traffic Act 2010 s.35; Galway City Council parking bye-laws under Roads Act 1993 s.36 + Local Government Act 2001.
How to identify this in your case
Galway City FCN where (a) you submitted an appeal within 28 days but the Council claims it was late, or (b) you have less than 28 days from FCN date and need to act before the uplift.
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