Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The intervening work is now under way. Two phases will be completed next year and work on the other phase will be complete by 2010. It is sensible to remove NTR from the equation, introduce barrier-free tolling and complete the €1 billion project. Completion of the work will mean a lot to Deputy Rabbitte's constituents and to people generally.

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