Park Rite News
Park Rite launches Affinity Programme
Park Rite, the largest commercial car park operator in the country, announced today its value parking offer for over 65’s and students. They have reduced parking rates in many Dublin car parks for over 65’s and students to €2 per hour. This represents a saving of 30% on average current Dublin city centre rates.
Customers can avail of the offer by producing appropriate over 65 or student ID at the car park office. Mark Feeney, Park Rite, General Manager Car Parks, said “We are delighted to announce these discounts for older persons and students. We are working with all the relevant organisations to promote the offer to these customers”. The offer includes a discounted daily parking rate of just €10 and is available in many Park Rite car parks in Dublin, including Christchurch, City Quay, Drury Street, Fleet Street /Temple Bar, IFSC /Jurys, Irish Life /Abbey Street, Parnell Centre, Pavilion Dun Laoghaire and Smithfield. Other offers will be announced for car parks throughout the country. Full details are available on www.parkrite.ie. Mark Feeney added, “We understand that drivers are looking for better value and we are committed to delivering this for them”.
Press queries to Paul Dennehy, Utility Marketing - 086 252 2093.
Park Rite named as one of Ireland's 20 Best Managed Companies!
Park Rite has been named as one of Ireland's 'Best Managed' companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards. In total, twenty companies who demonstrated superior business performance were recognised at an awards gala dinner in the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, which was attended by the Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen T.D., on 5th March 2010.
The Deloitte Best Managed Awards Programme, in association with Bank of Scotland (Ireland), recognises indigenous Irish companies across the island of Ireland which are operating at the highest levels of business performance.
The independent judging panel, chaired by Denis Brosnan, reviewed a broad range of criteria including strategy, capability, commitment, financials and growth potential across all key functions of the business. Given the turbulent economic environment, the judging panel recognised that business and management success can no longer simply be measured by increased sales, profit or turnover. For that reason, a holistic view of the companies, their performance in relation to their peers, and the industries that they are operating in was considered in order to determine management success.
Commenting on the award, St. John O' Gara, Group Chief Executive, Park Rite said "We are proud that our unrelenting focus on exceeding client expectations has been recognised by the Deloitte Best Managed Company Awards."
Commenting on the winners of the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, Pat Cullen, Managing Partner, Deloitte said: "To be recognised as a Best Managed Company is a tremendous achievement, given the challenges that companies in all industries are currently experiencing. Our judging panel takes an in-depth look at each company - therefore to be chosen as a winner is testament to the sound management practices that are being implemented across the entire business. It is this thorough approach that will help these companies to take advantage of the upturn when it arrives."
David Latto, Head of Corporate Banking, Bank of Scotland (Ireland), and judging panel member said: "The 20 winning companies are an inspiration for all Irish companies by managing to show great focus and dedication in what has been a difficult year. Bank of Scotland (Ireland) is very proud to be a part of recognising and supporting their achievements and we hope these companies will continue to flourish and succeed in the years ahead."
The Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme is open to companies from all 32 counties on the island of Ireland. It is the only awards programme that considers a business' performance from every perspective. Details of entry for the 2010/2011 awards will be issued in the coming weeks on www.deloittebestmanaged.ie
The 'Best Managed' designation is an important marketing tool for the winning companies – but, perhaps most importantly, the awards provide a reason to celebrate the efforts of the entire company.
For Further Information Please Contact: Paul Dennehy, Utility Marketing - 086 252 2093.
Campaign Launched To Get Drivers Off To A Safe Start
A new road safety awareness campaign was launched this week by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Park Rite, targeting major car parks around the country.
The campaign will see awareness raising posters which display seat belt wearing and Daytime Running Lights (DRL) messages at highly visible locations, at the entry and exit point and pay station areas, in Park Rite car parks throughout the country. Park Rite has provided all the poster sites in their car parks free of charge to the RSA.
According to Mr. Noel Brett, Chief Executive, Road Safety Authority, "the aim of the campaign, is to deliver an important road safety message to drivers and passengers at a key point of intervention, the start of their journey."
He added "The RSA is indebted to Park Rite for their generous support of this campaign. Indeed we have been working together to promote road safety for the past five years. I have no doubt that this campaign will create a greater awareness of seatbelt wearing rates among drivers and passengers, and encourage drivers to use their dipped headlights during the daytime."
Mr. St. John O'Gara, Chief Executive, Park Rite said "Park Rite is delighted to be associated with this excellent initiative. Car parks are a starting point for thousands of journeys every day and we want to ensure drivers get off to a safe start, by reminding them of the importance of wearing safety belts and using their dipped headlights during the daytime."
For further information please contact:Communications Department, Road Safety Authority Tel. (096) 25008 or Paul Dennehy, Utility Marketing - 086 252 2093.
The 4th of June 2010 was a landmark day for Toll Collection Services with the official opening of the M3 motorway. The 61km motorway linking the Dublin/Meath border with the Meath/Cavan border is believed to be the largest single road project to be constructed in Ireland and incorporates bypasses of Dunshaughlin, Navan and Kells.
Opening the M3 Motorway, Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey T.D. said “The M3 is one of the biggest road projects to open in Europe this year. Above all, it will improve the quality of life for the people who travel on the M3 or who live in the towns that are now bypassed.” Toll Collection Services (TCS) were delighted to be chosen as Eurolink’s service provider for the collection of toll and back office functions for the two toll plazas located on the motorway at Blackbull and the Grange. As part of this new start-up operation, over 40 new staff have been recruited.
“The opening of the road has been an overwhelming success. It was great to be in a position to employ motivated and highly talented people from the local area” – St. John O’Gara, Chief Executive Officer of Tazbell which includes Park Rite, Dublin Street Parking Services and Toll Collection Services. Tazbell provides a variety of outsourcing solutions to the public and private sectors.
Park Rite winner of the National Award for Q Mark Quality Management Systems
Park Rite is the overall winner at this years' prestigious Q Mark for Quality Management Systems at the 42nd National Q Mark Awards ceremony. The Awards were presented at a ceremony in the Burlington Hotel Dublin, on September 24th 2010.
Park Rite is a leading outsourcing service provider in the transport market, who specialise in the provision of all parking management solutions, enforcement services, fine collection, toll collection and back office functions operating with both the private and public sector.
Upon receiving the award St. John O'Gara, CEO Park Rite announced, "We are proud that our unrelenting focus on quality management has again been recognised by EIQA."
The Annual Q Mark Awards ceremony celebrates the drive, commitment and achievements of all nominated companies and is the highlight of the calendar year for companies who strive for quality and excellence.
Commenting at The Q Mark Awards, Irene Collins, MD, EIQA (Excellence Ireland Quality Association) said: "The Q Mark demonstrates external validation of a business, product, or service, thus enhancing customer confidence. Quality is never an accident, it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort and skilled execution. The team in Park Rite have done that very well. Congratulations to everyone involved."
Launch of new Park Rite website
Park Rite is delighted to unveil our new look website with an improved corporate identity and many new features and updates. Most importantly, we have added a news section that will keep you updated on events within the company.
Keep visiting us for news and information, and in the meantime, we hope that you will find our content useful and informative and we look forward to your comments and suggestions.
Park Rite Group wins "Best On-Street Project" and "Best Person in Parking"
Park Rite wins again. Park Rite has been awarded the "Best On Street Project" and the "Best Person in Parking" by the Irish Parking Association. Dublin Street Parking Services and Park Rite were presented with these prestigious awards by the Minister of State for Transport, Mr. Noel Ahern T.D at the Irish Parking Association Awards in Dublin.
"We are delighted to win these awards", commented Park Rite’s Group Chief Executive, St. John O Gara. Our success in these awards is evidence of the value we provide to our customers.
Tom Martin stated that 'the judges had travelled to all ends of the country and found high and in some cases, exceptional standards in each of the five categories', none more so in the best person in parking category won by Dominic Bradley, Car Park Manager for Park Rite in St. James's Hospital. It was the judges belief that Dominic 'stood out and that he should be rightly proud of the service he is providing to the public'.
The Best on-Street Project award won by Dublin Street Parking Services was another acknowledgement of how far the clamping service has come in Dublin City. The judges commented on the professional and modern service now being provided and how the levels of customer service have improved significantly.
Congratulations to Paddy Shevlin who has been announced as Park Rite’s Employee of the Year!
The Customer Service Excellence Awards were established in 2005 to recognise employees who consistently perform well beyond what the job description requires. Nominees are consistently courteous and helpful to others.
Park Rite becomes a Guaranteed Irish member
Park Rite is delighted to have become a member of the Guaranteed Irish group. The Guaranteed Irish program was established by the Irish Goods Council in 1975. Since then, it has become one of the most recognized brands in the country appearing on everything from children's copy books to bags of sugar and even software packages.