Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will defer the closure of the Upper Glen Road until the road works in Chapelizod are complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17422/08]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason elective road works are taking place in the Upper Glen Road in the Phoenix Park at a time when this road is being used as an alternative route to facilitate road works in Chapelizod village which is closed to outgoing traffic for the next six months; the further reason these works can not be scheduled for summer time when schools are closed and traffic is lighter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17655/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 107 together.

The remedial works in the Upper Glen Road were essential for safety reasons particularly in the context of the commencement of the new Phoenix Park Shuttle bus service. Postponement of them was not a viable option. To minimise disruption, the roadworks were timed to coincide with the school mid-term break and will be completed this week.