175 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Finance his Department plans to allow regular bus traffic to use the Phoenix Park, in view of the fact that it is used daily by thousands of commuter cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13610/07]

The introduction of public transport in the Phoenix Park was among the recommendations of the Phoenix Park Transportation Study of 2006. Discussions with Dublin Bus are taking place about a bus route running through the Park from Parkgate Street to Castleknock Gate with stops along Chesterfield Avenue