Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 244: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to the report/review of the Phoenix Park; the terms of reference of the consultants and the estimated cost of the consultancy; when they are expected to report, and to whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22802/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Commissioners of Public Works expect to receive the report from the consultants, at the end of this month. The total estimated cost of the report is c.€40,000. The terms of reference are set out below in the recent advertisement seeking submissions from the public.

PHOENIX PARK TRAFFIC STUDY

The Phoenix Park is Ireland's premier National Historic Park, and Europe's largest enclosed city park. It is widely recognised as a valuable amenity resource and a major environmental lung for Dublin City. On the other hand there are competing demands arising from increased development and traffic congestion in Dublin city. As a result the Phoenix Park faces a number of challenges in ensuring it remains a sustainable, highly valued, and safe recreational and amenity area. Against this background the Commissioners of Public Works (custodians of the Phoenix Park) have commissioned Faber Maunsell Consulting Engineers to carry out a comprehensive Traffic Study of the Phoenix Park. The study will address the growing pressures on existing Phoenix Park infrastructure and develop proposals designed to protect the Phoenix Park and all its users, both now and for the future, while making every effort to facilitate through traffic. The study will analyse current and future projected commuting patterns, road safety issues and traffic management proposals. It will examine the potential for public transport and road safety improvements. Proposals will be made for the long term management and monitoring of traffic in the Phoenix Park, in keeping with the objectives of the Phoenix Park Management Plan. The study involves a public consultation process with interested parties, which will take place over the coming weeks. Interested parties are invited to make submissions of direct relevance to the study to Faber Maunsell Consulting Engineers by post or e-mail to the addresses below. The final date for receipt of submissions is Friday 5th May 2006.

phoenixparkinfo@fabermaunsell.com, Ms Bevin McFadden, Senior Consultant, Faber Maunsell Consulting Engineers, The Malt House, First Floor, North Block, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. The Commissioners of Public Works are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997.