Road Tolls
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-07
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Ollie Crowe (FF), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is clear that the trend is heading towards barrier-free tolls sooner or later. Fermoy is a perfect example. We should take the necessary action to ensure we can make this change in Ireland as soon as possible because of the range of benefits it provides and to support the haulage industry. It is vital.
Having spoken to operators in the industry, I know this is something they have raised for quite a while. At this stage, it would be welcome to see action being taken as a priority. I appreciate TII has responsibility for setting toll prices but given the current circumstances, the Government would benefit from considering how this can be amended. Consultation between the Department of Transport and TII on this issue would be welcomed by all.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-07