Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 November 2011
237 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given a concession to the M6 toll road that eight seater cars can be charged as a mini bus (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36525/11]
View answerThe statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors in respect of national roads is vested in the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Roads Act 2007). The contracts for the privately-operated toll schemes, including the M6, are commercial agreements between the NRA and the Public Private Partnership (PPP) concessionaires concerned. Noting this position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
