Toll Road deal sees E600 million price tag

The Government’s decision to end its toll road franchise with National Toll Roads could cost them in the region of E600 million, it has been revealed.

NTR chief executive Jim Barry believes that is the figure that the company would be entitled to, if the Government go ahead and end their deal.

The group operates a number of tolls around the country and was due to see their franchise run till 2020. However, the Government has decided to get the state to run the tolls, although the buyout clause may change their minds.