asked the Minister for Finance whether the gates of the Phoenix Park, Dublin are in the constant charge of members of the staff of the Phoenix Park; if not, why; and during what hours they are left unattended.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Phoenix Park Gates.
20.
Mr. Ryan
The entrance gates are normally in the charge of gatekeepers, who reside in the gate lodges, or relief gatekeepers. There are occasional periods when the time off of gatekeeper and relief gatekeeper coincides and a gate is unattended. It is not considered that the cost of providing attendance at these periods would be warranted.
Particulars of the hours during which the gates are left unattended are shown in a statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to have circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
PHOENIX PARK—GATES
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Main Gate |
Period during which gate is unattended |
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One Sunday in six |
2 p.m.- |
5.30p.m. |
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Two Sundays in six |
5.30 p.m.- |
9p.m. |
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Every Saturday night |
9 p.m.- |
7a.m. (Sunday) |
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North Circular Road Gate: |
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One Sunday in six |
2 p.m.- |
5.30p.m. |
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Islandbridge, Cabra, Knockmaroon, Whites, Ashtown and Chapelizod Gates: |
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One Day in six |
6 p.m.- |
11p.m. |
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Two Sundays in six |
2 p.m.- |
11p.m. |
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Castleknock Gate: |
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One day in six |
6 p.m.- |
9p.m. |
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Two Sundays in six |
2 p.m.- |
9p.m. |
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One Sunday in six |
7 a.m.- |
9p.m. |
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Every Saturday night |
9 p.m.- |
7a.m. (Sunday) |
In addition:
1. When a Relief Gatekeeper is on duty, the gates are unattended during his meal breaks.
2. The Main, North Circular Road, Chapelizod and Castleknock Gates are unattended for 1½ hours on Sunday mornings to allow the Gatekeepers attend Mass.
21.
Mr. Ryan
asked the Minister for Finance whether it is proposed to provide cattle grids at the gates of the Phoenix Park; and, if so, if he will state their number and cost.
A proposal to provide cattle grids experimentally at one or two of the gates is being considered.