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Ruby Richardson pictured with her dog Amber as she uses the new Dublin Port Tolka Estuary Greenway. Robbie Reynolds.

Stretch of Dublin Bay that has never been accessed by the public opens as part of new greenway

The newly opened route offers never-before-seen views of Dublin Bay and Clontarf.

A NEW GREENWAY has opened in Dublin which will offer never-before-seen views of Dublin Bay and Clontarf.

The Dublin Port Tolka Estuary Greenway is a new shared cycling and pedestrian route which joins EastPoint Business Park to the Ferry Terminals and runs along the perimeter of the northern port lands.

Developed by the Dublin Port Company, it forms part of the Dublin Coastal Trail which runs from Skerries in the north to Killiney in the south.

A collection of mature Pine, Willow and Sycamore trees are preserved along the newly opened route, alongside additional planting of over 200 large trees and over 5,000 smaller woodland trees and native wildflowers.

The new greenway also sought to preserve the port’s history, with seating along the greenway reusing granite from the Alexandra Basin which dates back to the 19th century.

Cyclists and pedestrians can access the Greenway at its EastPoint Business Park entrance, a short walk from the EastPoint stop on the N4 bus route.

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The route can also be accessed from the Ferry Terminals via the Terminal 2 building operated by Stena Line, in close proximity to the Terminal 1 building operated by Irish Ferries and Isle of Man Ferries.

The second section of the Greenway, which will be completed in 2026, will bring the route to the most Eastern point of Dublin Port.  

And to the west, the Greenway will link the Port to Athlone via the Royal Canal and Clontarf Greenways in Q2 2025, when works are completed on Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway.

Launching the greenway today, Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless noted that it offers a new view of Dublin Bay and a brand-new amenity for future generations to enjoy.

The chief executive of Dublin Port Barry O’Connell added that the greenway allows the public to “see Dublin Bay like never before”, while the head of Dublin at Fáilte Ireland Liz Halpin said it offers an exciting way for visitors to experience Dublin’s coastline.

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    Aug 19th 2024, 10:21 AM

    Wow. The greed of developers is never ending. Good luck to these workers

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    Aug 19th 2024, 12:04 PM

    @lastfewchocices: get a grip. Labour costs are out of control

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    Aug 19th 2024, 11:05 AM

    I was supportive of the workers initially however it seems that agreements were reached previously regarding both pay and travel (according to this article).
    Maybe work out what increase was given in 2011 when the travel payment was abolished and reduce the hourly rate accordingly and reintroduce the travel payment, can’t see the union agreeing to that though.
    Also if there is a pay agreement in place until 2026 then this should be honoured by both parties.

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    Aug 19th 2024, 11:28 AM

    @The next small thing: Absolutely

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    Aug 19th 2024, 11:45 AM

    Wouldn’t be too worried about tradesmen going on strike as they will probably turn up late for it or not at all.

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    Aug 19th 2024, 12:14 PM

    I would also love to be paid for commuting to work

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    Aug 19th 2024, 12:47 PM

    @Paul Moore: or maybe move job, remote work, ask for a pay rise.

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    Aug 19th 2024, 1:39 PM

    @Paul Moore: it’s based on the fact that tradesmen move around from site to site. They don’t have the luxury of a permanent location but need to go wherever the work is. This can mean additional costs like fuel and food and commuting times. I think the original intention of the payment was to ensure that workforce was flexible and that each new contract didn’t require a renegotiation of terms every time.

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    Aug 19th 2024, 5:25 PM

    @Paul Moore: get a trade so.

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    Aug 19th 2024, 11:22 AM

    The price just went up 10%

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    Aug 19th 2024, 6:28 PM

    They’re paying hundreds of thousands that do nothing, they pay people to mind their own families, they’re paying ethnic minorities that do not contribute in any way shape or form so why not pay the people that get up and travel every day to work in the pissing rain and freezing days. The working people of this country are paying for everything.

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    Aug 19th 2024, 3:41 PM

    Everyone else is strapping on saddles to as many people as they can. Why shouldn’t these guys be any different!

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