Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

First, the Government does not set the tolls. The Deputy knows that, too. Let us be straight, clear and honest with people. I have to say, though, and it is not often I agree with Deputy Doherty, the proposed toll increases are far too high, particularly at this current time. For example, there will be an increase of €1 to the peak-time rate on Dublin Port Tunnel’s southbound carriageway. Apparently, TII and Dublin Port Tunnel are saying it is to help with the flow of traffic. Anyone in this city or county who sees the flow of traffic through the port tunnel at the moment will know it is not working as it should. It is being metered and people are being delayed. I have written to the Minister for Transport in respect of tolling. To be clear, though, the Minister for Transport does not set the toll rates. I am certainly concerned and would like TII and the tolling companies to reflect on their proposed increases and not to proceed with them.

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