Road Toll Operators

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Ceisteanna (958)

Peadar Tóibín

Ceist:

958. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the volume of cars using the M3 Clonee to Kells route on a daily basis; the amount of money generated daily by tolls at junctions (details supplied); the operating profits of a company from the stretch of road in the past five years; the amount of State subsidies paid to the company regarding the route in the past five years; the terms and conditions governing the payment of State subsidies to the company; the length of time such State subsidies are to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1632/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned in relation to national roads.

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.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A