Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005
261 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance if the OPW has fully assessed the projected traffic increases on Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 and the Navan Road, Dublin 7 resulting from its proposed one-way system in the Phoenix Park, particularly in the context of the major new housing and apartment developments in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4574/05]
View answerThe introduction of the proposed one-way system in the Phoenix Park is on hold pending completion of a traffic management study, which I understand is being carried out at present by Fingal County Council.
The reasoning behind the proposals to implement a one-way system at the Ashtown and Cabra Gates of the Phoenix Park is two-fold. It is intended to deal with the existing hazardous traffic management arrangements and to plan for the substantially increased traffic volumes which will be generated in this area due to major housing developments.
The objective of the Office of Public Works is focused on the conservation of this national historic park and the fostering of passive recreation within its boundaries.
