Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 74: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will support the National Consumer Agency in their opposition to the electronic tolling arrangements that have been proposed by the National Roads Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31335/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The National Consumer Agency is empowered under the Consumer Protection Act 2007 to advocate the consumer's case to any public body in relation to matters of consumer protection and welfare. I understand that, in response to a public consultation in relation to a draft toll scheme for the M50, the Agency recently made a formal submission to the National Roads Authority. I would advise the Deputy that I do not have any direct responsibility in relation to the National Roads Authority.

I wish to point out that the process as laid down in the Roads Act 1993 provides parties who are concerned in relation to Draft Toll Schemes with the opportunity to express their concerns and to have those concerns considered prior to any decision being taken in relation to any Scheme. I am confident that the views of the National Consumer Agency will be considered before any final decision is made in relation to proposed Toll Scheme for the M50