Council receives 7000 submissions on pedestrianisation of city streets

Dublin City Council has revealed it has received 7,000 submissions from the public on the Parliament Street/Capel Street pedestrianisation scheme.

In a statement, the local authority said it “would like to thank everyone who took part in the recent three week public consultation period.”

“The City Council received approximately 7,000 submissions, making this our largest consultation to date.

“We received a wide range of diverse views which will take some time to carefully analyse.

“The initiative is being extended by an additional weekend, meaning it will now finish on October 3rd.

“When the submissions have been considered, a report will then be prepared for the elected members and detailed planning of the preferred option will be advanced.

“Any option which is advanced will be subject to further consultation and any necessary statutory requirements.”