Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
185. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will request from Transport Infrastructure Ireland the legal services supplier employed to act as the enforcement service provider for the M50 barrier-free tolling system; the fees paid to same for each year from 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58602/21]
View answerAs 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 of 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 days.
