Clare Haulier Claims TII Engaging In Price Gouging Through Toll Increases

A Clare haulier says Transport Infrastructure Ireland are engaging in price gouging through the latest round of announced increases to toll fares. Increases of 20c for vehicles with two and three axels and 30c for those with four or more axels will come into affect from January 1st. Hikes to the fares for both the M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel have also been announced, while regular passenger cars now facing a charge of €2.40 to use toll roads. IRHA Deputy Vice President, Ennis Haulier Eugene Drennan, says toll roads have long since recovered the cost of construction.