Neasa Hourigan
Question:1. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the newly established Dublin city task force, and details of the membership of the task force. [21985/24]
View answerWednesday, 15 May 2024
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On 7 May 2024, the Government agreed to appoint a Taskforce to take a holistic view of the measures required to rejuvenate Dublin City Centre, north and south. The goal is to make Dublin City Centre a more thriving, attractive, and safe cityscape; and a desirable location to live, work, do business and visit.
The Taskforce will take an evidence-informed approach in its work and will provide recommendations to improve the City Centre’s public realm, safety, and experience. It will harness existing efforts and initiatives underway including within the Dublin City Co-ordination Office, as well as existing initiatives such as Dublin’s North East Inner City Initiative and the Dublin North Inner City Local Community Safety Partnership.
The Taskforce will not duplicate efforts already underway, but will consider what additional, co-ordinated activities could galvanise actions to return Dublin’s City Centre to the vibrant destination we know it to be and deliver on a shared vision of central Dublin’s public space.
Membership of the Taskforce will be a maximum of 12, led by independent Chair Mr. David McRedmond CEO of An Post, who will bring his wealth of insights and experience to the role. Membership is being finalised and will include representatives from Public Service including An Garda Síochána, Local Authority representatives including the Night Time Economy Adviser and the National Transport Authority, representatives of city centre businesses, Trade Union representative, representatives from Community and Service Provider sectors and Cultural & Arts providers. The final list of names will be available shortly.
The Taskforce will deliver its recommendations for consideration by the Government within 12 weeks of establishment.