Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Questions (220)

Patrick Nulty

Question:

220. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on plans by the Office of Public Works to restrict access to Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Park, at the weekends; if he will take into account health and safety issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55627/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

In furtherance of the Phoenix Park Conservation Management Plan, the Office of Public Works hopes to limit through traffic at weekends and off-peak hours to facilitate recreational use of the Park. Weekend closures of part of Chesterfield Avenue were piloted during 2012 and further weekend closures during the 2013 summer period are planned.

OPW awaits the analysis of a recent traffic survey which it is expected will take into account health and safety issues.