Road Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2017

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Ceisteanna (604)

John Curran

Ceist:

604. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vehicles using the M50 toll in 2016 that were due to pay a toll; the percentage which were Irish registered and foreign registered vehicles respectively; the number of vehicles that did not pay the toll; the value of this lost revenue; the amount of the lost revenue which was recouped; the cost of the process to recoup same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25783/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority.

More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors are vested in TII under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Roads Act 2007).

Noting the above position, I have referred the matter for national roads to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.