Weekend trials for pedestrianised areas around Dublin City Centre will take place over the coming weeks as part of a new plan.
The pilot will see areas near Grafton Street become a car-free zone on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 7pm beginning on July 25.
Streets included in the pedestrian plans - which will run for four weekends - include the busy South Anne Street, Duke Street, Drury Street and Dame Court.
Green Party Councillor Michael Pidgeon thinks the scheme will be a huge boost to local businesses in the areas.
He said: "I think anyone who has been in the area, and has been along South William Street in particular, will know that it's an area where pedestrianisation would be a great idea."
He added: "There's very little car traffic, the streets are almost entirely commercial so there's a huge amount of footfall."
