Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2012
189 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposals being considered by the Office of Public Works to introduce an element of pay parking within the Phoenix Park, Dublin, if he favours such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33036/12]
View answerThe Office of Public Works has no immediate plans to implement paid parking within Phoenix Park. However the present parking practices pose particular issues for the Park in terms not only of its management, conservation and presentation as a very special historic landscape but also because of the inconvenience posed to users wishing to enjoy the recreational and amenity facilities.
The recently published Conservation Management Plan identified the restriction of free public parking in continuous periods of more than 3-4 hours as one item for consideration. Plans will be developed on this in due course.
