Public Parks

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Ceisteanna (235)

Naoise Ó Muirí

Ceist:

235. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the upgrade works to the playground in the People’s Gardens, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 are expected to be completed; the length of time the playground is expected to remain closed to the public; the anticipated reopening date; the impact this is having on the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72215/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is working to ensure the older children's playground in the People's Gardens can re-open as soon as possible.

The closure was necessary for health and safety reasons, due to a collapsed culvert beneath the playground. The cause of the collapse has now been fully investigated and the OPW will publish tender documents for the necessary works in the coming days. It is anticipated that a Contractor will be appointed by mid-December, with works to commence in January.

While it is not possible to give a definitive timescale for completion at this time, every effort is being made to reopen the playground as soon as possible.