Mary White (Fianna Fail)

For 14 years when I worked on the East Wall Road I used the East Link Bridge as many as four times per day and found it to be tremendously efficient. I used the M50 five or six times per week for my business in Dublin Airport and I welcome this discussion as a supporter of the motorway. The M50 is value for money and I am happy to pay the increased price because I cannot stand traffic congestion.

The Government receives one euro out of every €1.80 raised. It is a cash cow for the Government. However, as I have stated before, the main problem is congestion at the exits. I live at the Dundrum end of the M50 and have no problems exiting but people who must exit for Blanchardstown, Lucan or elsewhere experience horrific congestion. I suggest that NTR encourages the sale and use of Eazy Pass whereby one can zip through when one uses the pass. I am happy to pay the toll as I cannot stand being stuck in traffic. The Eazy Pass system is very efficient.