Road Tolls

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Ceisteanna (258)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

258. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider lifting the road tolls on the M1 Drogheda toll or at the very least for heavy goods vehicles to keep them out of the town centre and on the motorway and also to keep these vehicles off the N2 to avoid small villages such as Slane, County Meath, in view of Brexit and optimising North-South trade; the estimated cost of such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26042/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

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. 

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 contractual agreements with third parties are vested in TII under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended).

Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII for a detailed 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 51