A number of businesses and retailers in the capital had called for the plan to be paused due to concerns about the impact it would have on retail sales and jobs.
Changes to the manner in which cars can travel in the capital, including bus gates on the quays, are due to come into effect in August. The changes aim to reduce through traffic in the city centre which accounts for around 60% of motor journeys. However, in recent weeks a number of business groups, including IBEC and the Dublin City Centre Traders Alliance called for the plans to be paused.Last week, Minister of State Emer Higgins met Dublin City Council to discuss the issue.Minister Higgins confirmed to RTÉ News that at the meeting she will ask the council to postpone the implementation of the traffic plan until at least after Christmas to give time for further consultation and to assess the potential impact on jobs.