Public Parks

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 February 2018

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Ceisteanna (93)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

93. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the length of time a road and park will be closed for a concert (details supplied); the security to be provided for the event; the discussions his Department has had with both Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council and local residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10324/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works can advise that the proposed concerts for Phoenix Park are still subject to a license from Dublin City Council. As part of the licensing process for this event, Dublin City Council received submissions and observations from the public, which are being considered in advance of a decision on the license. It is not possible to give information on possible road closures and security until this process is complete.

Meetings are ongoing between Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council, OPW and other prescribed statutory bodies in relation to the proposed event.