Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
197. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department will make efforts to amend the Islandbridge turnstile access point to the Phoenix Park, specifically to improve the steps which are in a bad state of disrepair and to enhance bicycle access through the entrance. [39699/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works has responsibility for the maintenance of the Phoenix Park. The access points and gated entrances are also maintained by the OPW. A programme of works for the Phoenix Park is in place and the repair of the steps at the Islandbridge turnstile as referenced is part of this work plan.
It is envisaged these works should take place in 2024, subject to availability of funding.
The turnstiles and the entrances to the Phoenix Park are protected structures and significant modifications to these structures, to allow for cyclist access, would not be possible. Cyclists can enter and leave the Park via the Chapelizod gates and the gates at Islandbridge which are suitably wide enough for bicycles, buggies etc. Cyclists can dismount and use a pedestrian route to and from the Park via these gates.
