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Brendan O'Brien (DCC) and Hugh Creegan (NTA) presenting. Creegan says the route needs to be done. Difficult to get agreement up till now.
Creegan says the proposals now represent the best balance.
O’Brian says that since 2012 that the number of cyclists have doubled on the quays.
Ellis Quay has been one of the main problem areas says O’Brian — a boardwalk will be provided here. Car access will be maintained. 
Trees to be kept outside the Four Courts
Car traffic already way down on the quays:
Boardwalks also to be provided around temple bar:
Links will be provided to sided streets like Jervis Street
Some trees to lost and some kept near O’Connell Street but wider footpaths at busy bus stops
Car traffic down 60% at O’Connell Bridge
Before and after on Aston Quay:
O’Brian says it’s no longer just a Liffey Cycle Route — there’s major improvements for pedestrians and bus users included in the project.
Access to car parks is maintained and eastbound car traffic is maintained on Eden Quay.
The first public consultation should be in about 2 weeks and will be non-statuary. Unclear of they’ll go with Part 8 or go to ABP will be used after that.
Cllr Ruairi McGinley, wants more car parking capacity around the Four Courts.
Martin Hoey of the Dublin City PPN is against island bus stops. And shared use around Park Gate Street.
Councillor Naoise Ó'Muirí says the route is vital and while there are some trade offs he wants to see support for the scheme.
Councillor Ray McAdam will be supporting the project himself and as FG party leader on the council, he will be seeking support from FG councillors.
33 trees to be removed, and over 100 car parking spaces to be removed.
