Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 85: To ask the Minister for Transport if a detailed outline will be provided of the options being explored by the National Roads Authority in their current negotiations with National Toll Roads in respect of traffic management on the M50; the measures which are being explored to alleviate congestion in advance of open road tolling becoming available for the M50; the arrangements which will be in place to lift the West Link toll barriers if congestion on the M50 causes blockages in the Dublin Port Tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35885/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Traffic management in general is a matter for the appropriate local authority. By agreement with the other local authorities and the National Roads Authority, NRA, the day-to-day traffic management on the M50 is the responsibility of Dublin City Council. The tolling of the West Link bridge and agreements relating thereto are matters for the National Roads Authority, NRA, and the toll operator, National Toll Roads, NTR.

The NRA, in the context of the proposed upgrade of the M50, is in negotiation with NTR regarding the upgrade of that section of the M50 operated by NTR. These negotiations address the upgrading of both the road section and the tolling arrangements. The NRA is aware of my objective to secure significantly enhanced capacity and an increased level of service on the M50 for road users, including through an early move to barrier free tolling.