Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004
146 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a licence has been granted for a concert (details supplied) in the Phoenix Park on 12 June 2004; the other events which have been approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16260/04]
View answerA licence for MCD Productions to stage a major concert in the Phoenix Park on 12 June is in the final stages of preparation. An application has also been received from Aiken Promotions for a licence to stage a free concert on 4 September. Both concerts will entail the partial closure of the park for up to 24 hours. The park was also closed on 1 May this year as part of the security measure for the EU accession ceremonies. Under section 4(1) of the Phoenix Park Act 1925, the approval of the Oireachtas is being sought for the closure of the park for a period or periods in excess of three days in any one year.
