Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
349. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the OPW's view on whether the Phoenix Park was returned to an 'as found' condition following recent concerts, as was promised to residents, following recent concerts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37643/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraA concert series was held in the Phoenix Park on Friday, 20 June, to Sunday, 22 June 2025. These events were attended by approximately 180,000 people from across Ireland.
The organiser of the event was 'Aikens Promotions' who commenced building the concert site on Wednesday 11 June and returned the site to the Office of Public Works on Saturday 28 June, subject to identified remedial works. Remedial works to the grass areas commenced on 1 July and it is envisaged that these works will be complete in the coming week. These works include grass seeding and it will take some weeks for the grass to germinate and grow. All costs for these works will be covered by the concert organiser.
The organiser engaged a litter collection company to collect all litter generated on site by the concert. This company was on site during the build period, concert show days and for a number of days post-concert. Regular inspections took place across the Phoenix Park by OPW staff to ensure that all concert litter was fully removed from the Park by the concert organiser.
