Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will request a report from the Office of Public Works regarding concerns that new traffic and parking restrictions in the Phoenix Park are limiting the ability of elderly strollers to reach more scenic areas of the park. [17985/07]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Arising from recommendations contained in the Phoenix Park Transportation Study, published in October 2006 and a Press Release on the matter, issued on 17 January this year, the following traffic measures were introduced on 24 June 2007: a one way traffic system involving entry only at the Chapelizod Gate and exit only at the Islandbridge gate; closure of the Military Road to through traffic. Both of these measures will greatly enhance safety for all Park users and also enhance the ability of all users to reach more scenic areas of the Park. As the Deputy is aware the Transportation Study involved wide ranging consultation prior to formulation of the Study and following publication.