Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2025
76. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to consider introducing a proportional tolling system where payment reflects the actual length of motorway travelled on the M50, rather than a flat fee regardless of distance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53030/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra77. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of abolishing the M50 tolls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53031/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra79. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the total revenue raised by the M50 through toll payments between 2018 to date in 2025, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53033/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 76, 77 and 79 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 questions to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
