Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
236. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of times that each toll operator responsible for toll locations nationwide has been audited since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1235/22]
View answer237. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of cases in which customer service amended charges following a complaint or query related to the M50 barrier free toll in each of the years 2010 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1236/22]
View answer238. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the amount refunded to users of the M50 barrier-free toll in each of the years 2010 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1237/22]
View answer239. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number and value of the charges issued to users of the M50 barrier-free toll and fines later refunded or removed in each of the years 2010 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1238/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 236 to 239, 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. Therefore, 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 shall request that TII provide you with details of audits carried out on each toll operator since 2010. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
