Public Parks

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Questions (68)

Emer Currie

Question:

68. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to consider installing water fountains along Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29019/26]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran)

The Phoenix Park is an internationally significant archaeological complex and National Historic Park. Its water supply facilities are strategically located where suitable water infrastructure already exists. The Deputy will be familiar with the water filling station in the courtyard of the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, installed by the Office of Public Works a number of years ago. This allows visitors free access to fill reusable bottles, reducing single-use plastic waste and supporting the environment. Given the high volume of visitors to this location, the dispenser is in frequent use.

There are currently no plans to install additional water dispensers along Chesterfield Avenue, as there is no existing water infrastructure network along this road.