Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
189. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the total value of tolls paid at each toll booth across the State for each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, broken down by toll location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33208/26]
View answer190. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles passing through each toll booth across the State for each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, broken down by vehicle class (including motorcycles, cars, LGVs and HGVs), provided in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33209/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 190 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 regarding tolls to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
