Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 295: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the plan to implement a new traffic management system in Blackhorse Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 7; if a consultant's report has been published on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33913/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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A comprehensive traffic management study for the Phoenix Park was completed earlier this month by an independent firm of consultants, Messrs. Faber Maunsell, engaged by the Commissioners of Public Works earlier this year. In formulating the study the consultants engaged in a wide ranging public consultation process. A firm of environmental consultants, Messrs. ERM were also engaged to vet the measures proposed in the study.

The study contains a number of measures to regulate traffic using the Park and enhance the heritage ethos and amenities of the Park for the benefit of the public.

One of these measures involves the provision of a one way system at the Ashtown and Cabra gates which would have some marginal effect on Blackhorse Avenue. However, the study concludes that the marginal effects on traffic on Blackhorse Avenue arising from this measure, will be more than offset by improved traffic safety in the area. The full report is published on the OPW website.