Varadkar allays fears over Jack Lynch Tunnel toll

FEARS the Government was preparing to introduce a daily charge on 68,000 drivers using the Jack Lynch Tunnel have been allayed.

Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has conceded a levy on the route would put hard-hit motorists under increased financial pressure.

His assurance in the Seanad eases concerns over a new toll on the 12-year-old tunnel.