Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 March 2005

West Link Toll Bridge: Motion.

 

6:00 pm

Mary Henry (Independent)

One can visit Florence in Italy, for example, where there is a great deal of traffic congestion but no tolls in sight. It is the same around Verona and Milan in the north of Italy. There are tolls on long stretches of road but not on short ones.

Senator Brian Hayes's suggestion concerning lifting the barriers when there is congestion is a good one. I am certain this could help in improving the situation until the construction work has been completed if NTR was to examine it. The East Link bridge has been a great success. I use it frequently and do not quibble about its price, but the confusion and congestion on the West Link toll bridge is a problem.

Senator Ormonde made a good point when speaking of the Red Cow roundabout, which is referred to as the "Mad Cow roundabout" by many people. The Luas has not made the situation worse. It is a great success but the situation there——

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