Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independents 4 Change)
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25. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the latest update on the progress of the planning application for the new commemorative bridge and entrance plaza linking the Irish National War Memorial Gardens to Conyngham Road and the Phoenix Park; if the planning application has been lodged; if funding has been made available for a full procurement process; and if work will commence on the site before the end of 2023. [61202/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works is progressing with the planning application of the new Commemorative Bridge and entrance plaza linking the Irish National War Memorial Gardens to Conyngham Road and the Phoenix Park.

To date all appropriate baseline studies have been completed including the Feasibility Study, Ecological studies and a Business Development Strategy. The OPW is continuing to work with Ian Ritchie Architect to progress the design of the scheme to submit for planning.

The OPW anticipates submitting the planning application in early 2023. Subject to further availability of funding, a full procurement process will be undertaken and it is hoped that works will commence on site in 2024.