Ministers are out of tune

The Mayor of Waterford has accused the ministers of Transport and Environment of singing from different hymn sheets in relation to road tolling.

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan suggested yesterday, 5th November that tolling would not be “widespread”, while Environment Minister Martin Cullen said on Monday, 4th November that no major road projects in the south-east would proceed unless they were tolled when completed.

Alderman Oliver Clery said he was “stunned” at Mr Brennan’s comments in light of what Mr Cullen had said the previous day.

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan is considering the notion of charging cars and heavy goods vehicles for the the privilege of entering the capital. However, he is adamant that his first priority is to invest more money in road infrastructure and public transport.