Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In respect of the implementation of multi-point tolling and what that would mean, I have made very clear that such a proposal should only be implemented if we have very substantially increased public transport capacity to provide an alternative to the M50. The congestion study done by Transport Infrastructure Ireland in April 2014 indicated there was potential to reduce the volume of traffic on the M50 by up to one fifth.

However, of the 20% reduction in traffic, half of it would be displaced onto other roads. That would mean that between 35,000 and 40,000 journeys would be moved onto local and regional roads. That is not a viable solution to tackling congestion as it would merely move such congestion onto roads less able to handle it. I would appreciate it if the Deputy were to take the opportunity to clarify Sinn Féin's policy in this area. Does it support the construction and building of a new outer ring road?

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