Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Operation Freeflow helps at key junctions. The Deputy is correct to state it is not as successful as it was a decade ago because of the volume of traffic. This is particularly true in the Deputy's constituency because of the construction under way on the M50. The Deputy is aware the M50 work is being conducted at a flat out pace and is well ahead of schedule. However, while it takes place, there will be gridlock, particularly on wet days. One can see the traffic volume increases substantially on wet days.

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