175 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Finance if he will request a report form the Office of Public Works on the result of the consultation with the local community following the meeting in the Navan Road district on 8 December 2006; the action the OPW will take in response to the concerns expressed by the community and in particular if the issue of the negative impact on Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43534/06]

179 Dr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the public opposition to the Office of Public Works plans to make Cabra and Ashtown gates, Phoenix Park one way, he will abandon the planned implementation of the one way system; if he will arrange for traffic lights at Ashtown gates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43649/06]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 179 together.

The OPW has engaged in extensive consultations with stakeholders and the local community in relation to their proposed traffic control measures for the Phoenix Park.

Following that consultation, the OPW are now considering the issues raised by various parties and hope to amend and finalise their proposals for implementation in the new year.