Michael Finucane (Fine Gael)

I support Senator Brian Hayes's request for a debate on the topical issue of tolling. Much of the focus on it has shifted and it is gradually becoming a national issue in regard to roads that will be open in the future. It is time to have a debate on the matter.

Having had the pleasure of listening to the debate in the other House, it appears there is much obfuscation and a lack of clarity in regard to tolling and whether there will be automatic tolling areas. The House should acknowledge Senator Ross's crusade on this issue over a considerable period, which has shifted the debate.