Road Tolls

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Questions (308, 309)

Pa Daly

Question:

308. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the estimated annual, first year and full-year costs of deferring toll charge increases. [52057/25]

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309. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of the estimated annual, first-year and full-year costs of deferring toll charge increases, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52067/25]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 and 309 together.

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.

Question No. 309 answered with Question No. 308.