Labour attacks Govt over Dublin toll-bridge congestion

Labour Party Pat Rabbitte has attacked the Government over ongoing congestion on Dublin's West-Link toll bridge.

Labour Party TD Pat Rabbitte has attacked the Government over ongoing congestion on Dublin's West-Link toll bridge.

The Oireachtas public accounts committee heard yesterday that barrier-free tolling on the bridge would probably not be introduced until the upgrade of the M50 is complete in 2010.

Mr Rabbitte has described this as unacceptable and wants the toll barriers removed during the upgrade works.

"People who get up at half past six or seven o'clock in the morning to go to work find this an intolerable pressure," he said.

"They're paying their taxes and paying a toll and yet they can't get over the bridge in reasonable time."

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Protest against HSE proposal to shut Navan A&E Aontú calls for ‘international city in Ireland beyond the M50’
Bomb scare at Justice Minister Helen McEntee's home roundly condemned  Bomb scare at Justice Minister Helen McEntee's home roundly condemned 
Family of missing woman 'deeply concerned for her safety' as gardaí appeal for information Family of missing woman 'deeply concerned for her safety' as gardaí appeal for information
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited