Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

There is not much evidence to suggest people have significant difficulty in paying for the convenience of top quality roads and diversion rates are quite small for current toll roads. Tolling or congestion charges can also be used in urban areas to enhance the environment and health benefits for people in certain areas. There are pluses and minuses. Tolls can be an expensive way to raise finances and put infrastructure in place.

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