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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021

Thursday, 9 September 2021

Questions (92, 93, 94)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

92. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles that passed through the toll on the M4 between junction 8 and Junction 10 in each of the past five years and to date in 2021, by vehicle type; the amount of profit that was generated by the toll operator in each of the past five years and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41495/21]

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Peadar Tóibín

Question:

93. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles that passed through the toll on the M3 between junction 5 and junction 6 and also between junction 9 and junction 10 over each of the past five years and to date in 2021; the breakdown of vehicles by type; the profit generated by the toll operator over each of the past five years and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41496/21]

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Peadar Tóibín

Question:

94. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the amount of revenue that was collected from private toll operators throughout the country in each of the past five years and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41503/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 to 94, inclusive, 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 questions to TII for a direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Question No. 93 answered with Question No. 92.
Question No. 94 answered with Question No. 92.
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