Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
312. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the temporary traffic measures at Ashtown Gate Junction beside Phoenix Park; if he will provide a timeline on the implementation of the temporary measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31970/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraDublin City Council have drafted a layout for an interim scheme to control traffic at the junction which involves tightening the junction with bollards and markings. These plans include installing dropped kerbs with tactile paving to facilitate pedestrians walking from Blackhorse Avenue to cross the road outside Ashtown Gate and then enter in through the pedestrian gate on the western side of the vehicular gate.The OPW has reviewed the proposals for the implementation of a temporary traffic scheme at Ashtown Gate and provided observations to Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council. The Office of Public Works has no plans to alter the protected structures at Ashtown Gate.
The timeline for the works at Ashtown Gate will be a matter for the local authorities carrying out the works.
