Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 256: To ask the Minister for Finance the outcome of the Office of Public Work's study into opening the Phoenix Park to buses. [38737/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The independent Traffic Study for the Phoenix Park, completed recently, examined a range of measures to alleviate pressures on the Park and make it more accessible and safer for all Park users. Prior to formulation of the Study, a public consultation process was undertaken by the consultants.

One of the measures recommended in the Study is the provision of a public commuter bus service via Chesterfield Avenue to the city centre. Another measure recommended in the Study is the provision of a Park shuttle service to provide access for the public from Heuston station to all the main features in the Park.

The Commissioners expect that the public consultation process on the completed Study, will be concluded by mid December.

The Commissioners have written to Dublin Bus inviting proposals for a service through the Phoenix Park.