Cullen warns on tolls

Environment Minister Martin Cullen has warned public representatives in the south-east that tolling on new roads in the region is inevitable.

Speaking at the launch of the South East Regional Authority’s Passenger Transport Strategy in Waterford, Mr Cullen said that without tolling many of the planned projects in the region, would not go ahead.

“Plans for the future must be based on cold, hard facts and proper analysis. There is no good in campaigning for infrastructural development and then not wanting to pay for it.”

Mr Cullen criticised those who opposed the tolling of the Waterford bypass and claimed that other regions were keen to have similar projects in their areas go ahead.