Vol. 471 No. 1
147 Mr. Lenihan asked the Minister for the Environment the proposals or advice, if any, he has in relation to the installation of tolling facilities on the northern cross route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20205/96]
The statutory power to levy tolls on this route, to make toll by-laws, and to enter into toll agreements with private investors is vested in the National Roads Authority under Part V of the Roads Act, 1993. However, before a toll could be imposed, a number of procedures would have to be complied with. These include the making of a toll scheme, the giving of public notice and the submission of the scheme for the approval of the Minister. No toll scheme in respect of the route in question has been made or submitted to me.
