Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
313. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the OPW will consider improving pedestrian access at the Ashtown Gate entrance to Phoenix Park, including for buggy users; whether the OPW has already considered such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31971/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraDublin City Council has developed a draft layout for an interim scheme to control traffic at the Ashtown Gate junction which involves installation of 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.
