Dublin Chamber welcomes the decision by Dublin City Council CEO, Richard Shakespeare to implement the Council’s Transport Plan without delay. Stephen Browne, Head of Public Affairs, commented “Over the past weeks there has been a great deal of debate and confusion in the City on the council’s plans, with many objecting to the Plan at a very late stage. Our support for the Plan has been unwavering, since we submitted our written response to the public consultation back in December 2023.”

“Large scale projects such as those contained in the Dublin City Centre Traffic Plan can provide attractive public spaces where people live and engage in the City in a positive way. These spaces can be used for cultural activities, focal points for tourism and areas where Dubliners can stop and enjoy their City. We see the Plan as another step towards our proposals for a more pedestrian-friendly city and supportive of the 15-minute city model. Without it, public transport services across the county of Dublin will be less effective, less frequent and have longer journey times.

The implementation of the Plan marks another step towards achieving the Chamber's vision for a city where commerce, community, and culture thrive in harmoniously designed public spaces.”

Mr Browne concluded “We also welcome the taskforce being set up to monitor the implementation of the plan being chaired by the Lord Mayor and look forward to meeting him shortly to discuss his work plans for the city over the next year.”