Public Parks

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Questions (366)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

366. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the implementation of eco-toilets in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15198/24]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform (Deputy Patrick O'Donovan)

The Phoenix Park is an Archaeological Complex and National Historic Park of international significance and the toilet facilities in the Phoenix Park have been developed to date where there is suitable water and wastewater infrastructure. These public toilets are available at the following locations;

• The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre

• The Tea Kiosk adjacent to Dublin Zoo

• Farmleigh House

• Knockmaroon Biodiversity Centre

• Temporary toilets located at the Papal Cross carpark

• Toilet facilities are also located within Dublin Zoo

The Office of Public Works continues to examine a variety of eco-toilet solutions for the areas within the Park which may benefit from added toilet facilities. The installation of any system will be subject to all necessary planning permissions, availability of resources, and the availability of funds to support the initial capital costs and the ongoing costs to operate and maintain the system.