“The M50 bridges are a cash cow for the Government.” A TD has hit out at the increases in Irish road tolls as they come into effect for 2024, saying commuters are “getting fleeced”. Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín appeared on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk on Tuesday, January 2, claiming that the new toll […]

2 years ago

2024 is already taking its toll. Toll charges on multiple Irish roads, including the M50, are set to increase from New Year’s Day 2024. The rising tolls will include the M50 as well as eight national roads and the Dublin Tunnel from January 1. Most car tolls will increase by 20c per journey, with heavy […]

2 years ago

The forecasting of toll charge increases next year are based on “preliminary calculations” by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Ahead of toll charges on the majority of Irish toll roads increasing this weekend, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has revealed that more rises are “highly likely” in six months. The latest price hikes – which will take effect […]

2 years ago

Inflation strikes once again… Toll charges on the majority of Irish toll roads are set to rise to their “maximum” level from 1 January, 2023. In a statement on Thursday morning (17 November), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) said the increases for next year are driven by the current rate of inflation. It also highlighted that […]

3 years ago