Road Tolls

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Questions (130)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

130. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the total number of tenders received for the major system upgrade of the tolling system at the Dublin Port toll tunnel, which has been ongoing for a number of months; the total numbers of tenders received; the details on the chosen tender; the total costings of the chosen tender; the total costs of the works which have been undertaken to date in 2024; whether there is an over/underspend to date on the project, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37119/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Therefore, matters relating to the day to day operations regarding national roads, including toll roads are within the remit of TII. More specifically, the statutory power to levy tolls, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into agreements with private investors are vested in TII under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended). Moreover, the contracts for the privately-operated toll schemes are commercial agreements between TII and the Public Private Partnership (PPP) concessionaires concerned.

Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.