Transport plan to take toll on roads

The Government’s transport plan is likely to result in tolls becoming a reality on major roads throughout the country.

Speaking at the launch in Dublin Castle on Tuesday, November 1st, Transport Minister Martin Cullen stated that drivers would be prepared to “pay a small fee” to use a much-improved road system.
He added that “most” of the network would remain un-tolled.

A high percentage of the funding for the 10-year Transport 21 blueprint will come from the private sector. It has been reported that E2bn is set for toll roads.
Minster Cullen claims that public private partnerships have delivered roads much more quickly and within budget.

“I have no issue with regard to tolling; it’s a legitimate part of the development of a first-class network,” he said.