Micheál Martin
Question:105 Mr. Martin asked the Minister for the Environment whether it is his policy to have tolls in operation at the Lee Tunnel Crossing in Cork upon its completion. [1945/97]
Written Answers. - Road Tolls.
The statutory power to levy tolls on this route, to make toll by-laws, and to enter into toll agreements with private investors is vested in the National Roads Authority under Part V of the Roads Act, 1993. However, before a toll could be imposed, a number of procedures would have to be complied with. These include the making of a toll scheme, the giving of public notice and the submission of the scheme for the approval of the Minister. No toll scheme in respect of the route in question has been made or submitted to me.