Cycling Facilities

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Questions (55)

Roderic O'Gorman

Question:

55. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on any plans to alter cycling facilities along Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park; the proposed timeline for any such works to commence; what funding is provided for this in 2025 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21670/25]

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

The Office of Public Works is working with the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council to advance plans for permanent segregated cycle lanes and pedestrian crossing points along Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park.

The project is in the pre-planning stage and work is ongoing on the design of the scheme with a view to submitting the appropriate applications for planning and consents.

This project will be delivered by DCC. It is anticipated that the planning application will be lodged during Q3/Q4 of this year.