Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works is intent on going ahead with traffic restrictions at Ashtown Gate and Cabra Gate, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7; the restrictions and the timescale involved; the predicted traffic increases of the proposed restriction at peak times on Nephin Road, Baggot Road and Blackhorse Avenue; if Dublin City Council is opposed to the proposed restriction and if they require City Council co-operation before they can proceed; if the Minister who has responsibility for the Office of Public Works will meet with a delegation of local residents before directing the Office of Public Works on the issue of the traffic restrictions; if agreement has been arranged with concert promoters for a three year period for concerts in the Phoenix Park without consultation with the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18712/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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I wish to confirm that the proposed one way traffic system for the Cabra and Ashtown gates has been deferred further pending the outcome of the independent traffic management study currently being undertaken which will also examine the impact of such a system on adjacent roads.

Extensive consultation has taken place with both Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council. A letter was received from Dublin City Council recently requesting deferral of the scheme until the current traffic management study has been completed.

I have already met with deputations of local representatives on this issue and I am fully familiar with the concerns and reservations of a number of local residents.

No firm decision has been made and no consultation has taken place or agreement reached with Promoters, on the question of major concerts in the Phoenix Park from 2007 onwards. The Commissioners would be happy to consider submissions from both local and other public interests, on the issue.