Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
203. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider a monthly cap on toll charges for daily commuters who pass through a toll twice a day every day in view of the increased fuel costs that they are also experiencing. [14708/22]
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 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).
Given the above position, I have referred the question to TII for a direct reply. I ask the Deputy to please advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.
