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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

M50 congestion legislation

Summary

Dooley asks when road-traffic legislation will address congestion and possible M50 tolling; the Tánaiste says road-traffic legislation is expected next year.

It relates to promised legislation in the light of that decision.

On the road traffic Bill, in the light of the upgrade works at Newlands Cross and the impact these works are expected to have on traffic activity on the M50, we face the prospect of congestion-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are not talking about traffic congestion at Newlands Cross. This is the Order of Business.

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I accept that, but does the Government have any view on the need to bring forward legislation providing for congestion charges, in line with proposals made by the NRA which suggested the introduction of multi-point tolling on the M50?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Is there promised legislation?

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It falls under the heading of the road traffic Bill.

What other promised legislation is on the way on pensions? As the Tánaiste knows, the deferred pensions of airline-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy should resume his seat. The Order of Business is about promised legislation.

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With respect, all of the issues raised concern promised legislation.

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I must confess that I am not up to speed on the situation at Newlands Cross. However, if the Deputy is referring to road traffic legislation, I understand it is due to be published next year.

On the issue of congestion charges, does Fianna Fáil now have a new policy? Is it proposing the introduction of congestion charges and tolling for everyone coming into Dublin?

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I am asking when the Government intends to bring it forward.

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In the interest-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Will you please stick to the Order of Business, Tánaiste?

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I am trying to answer his question. He might clarify the question.

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