Transport minister defends toll price hikes 

Darragh O'Brien said investment is needed to ensure the road network is maintained to a safe standard

Last month, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) announced toll increases across most of the country's roads from January. File picture

Transport minister Darragh O'Brien has defended toll increases due to come into force in the new year, stating that major infrastructure projects across the country must be funded and delivered.

Last month, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) announced toll increases across most of the country's roads from January.