To ask the Minister for Transport if legislation is to be introduced to deal with the issues preventing the control of toll charges at the West Link Bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Charlie O'Connor.
For WRITTEN answer on Tuesday, 8th February, 2005.
Ref No: 3770/05
Answered by Minister for Transport (Martin Cullen)
Reply
The statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws specifying toll charges, and to enter into toll agreements with private investors is vested in the National Roads Authority (NRA) under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000).
