Public Parks Access

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Questions (239)

Catherine Martin

Question:

239. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the conclusions derived from the post-event meeting that took place between the agencies involved in overseeing the Papal visit; if specific recommendations for future events involving the Phoenix Park were outlined, particularly regarding road closure impacts on surrounding areas in Ashtown, the Navan Road and Castleknock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43752/18]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

Dublin City Council (DCC) chaired a post-event review meeting on 11 October 2018 which was attended by representatives of the Office of Public Works and all the other agencies involved in overseeing the recent Papal Visit.

DCC is the statutory agency responsible for the licensing of such large-scale events and is responsible for the implementation of all road closures deemed necessary for such events. One of the key recommendations, noted by all agencies attending the meeting, was the need for greater advance notice to residents in areas surrounding the Phoenix Park in respect of required road closures for large events.