Office of Public Works

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Questions (179)

Neasa Hourigan

Question:

179. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects to receive the report from the steering group on transport and mobility challenges in the Phoenix Park; when a public consultation is expected on the plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36034/20]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works is working closely with other key stakeholders, including the National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council to examine the issues relating to access in the Phoenix Park. The Steering Group meet on a regular basis, to oversee the process of developing new transport and mobility options for the Park and by engaging with these organisations, it is hoped that future plans for access and mobility to and within the Park will be integrated with the wider traffic and transport plans for Dublin City and surrounding areas.

I have asked the Steering Group to revert to me with a report outlining proposed options in the coming weeks. This approach ought to ensure that well-considered options, suitable from an operational perspective, can be identified and taken forward for public consultation which I envisage should happen early in the new year. And I hope to publish the final plans for implementation of the preferred options soon thereafter.