Government examining ways to 'deter or mitigate' new motorway toll charges

The only tolled road in the country that will not see price rises is the Dublin PortTunnel. Picture: RollingNews.ie

The Government is examining ways to “deter or mitigate” planned increases in road tolls due on January 1, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil.

Speaking during Leaders’ Questions on Thursday, Mr Varadkar said the planned increases were “most unwelcome” for motorists and were “coming at the worst possible time.”