The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to provide funding in the coming budget to buy back the Westlink toll bridge so that it can be operated without tolling.
The ICTU General Secretary, David Begg, said that such a move would eliminate delays.
ICTU is also proposing a levy on sports utility vehicles over 2.4 litres for environmental purposes, saying such a move would be a tax on vanity.
Speaking at the launch of ICTU's pre-budget submission, Mr Begg said the 2005 budget must move towards delivering commitments set down in the Sustaining Progress agreement, including those on social housing.
