Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
350. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the OPW will review the traffic arrangements put in place to facilitate the Bloom event in the Phoenix Park in June, with a particular view on their impact on surrounding estates in Dublin 7 and Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37644/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra'Bord Bia Bloom' is an annual event organised by An Bord Bia which takes place over the June Bank holiday weekend each year.
To ensure that the traffic arrangements do not have an excessive impact on surrounding estates, a traffic management plan was put in place that included input from all of the statutory agencies, Bord Bia and the Office of Public Works. This included encouraging public transport and active travel. In 2025, approximately 20,000 people attended using free public or private coach transport with 1,800 people travelling by cycle.
While the OPW has not received any direct correspondence in relation to traffic arrangements, we are committed to ensuring that this event is enjoyed by visitors without undue impacts on the surrounding areas and would welcome any specific issues to be addressed. A full review is scheduled to take place this summer which will ensure that any issues are remedied before the event in 2026.
