Office of Public Works

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Questions (375)

Emer Currie

Question:

375. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update in relation to his commitment to consider the installation of eco-toilets in the Phoenix Park, as well as the timings and costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46622/24]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

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 in the Park which may benefit from additional 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.