Catherine Murphy
Question:139. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the date on which TII will update its statistics resource for 2020 (details supplied). [4047/21]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
139. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the date on which TII will update its statistics resource for 2020 (details supplied). [4047/21]
View answer140. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount collected by road toll location in each month in 2020; the amount outstanding to be collected; and the cost of recovering unpaid tolls for 2020. [4048/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 140 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. Matters relating to the day to day operations regarding national roads, including toll roads and the establishment of a system of tolls, 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).
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 day.