Aontú party members and elected councillors braved icy conditions this morning to fly banners across motorway bridges, to protest the latest set of toll hikes which came into effect on January 1. Buses and coaches will now pay €3.60 with a tag and €4.20 with a video account. Heavy goods vehicles exceeding 10,000kg holding a video account will pay an additional 20C for journeys on the M50, rising from €7 to €7.20. “A 10 cent increase will apply to cars with a toll tag or registered account, raising the charge to €2.60 per trip. The increase for using the capital's subterranean Port Tunnel will apply to drivers at peak morning hours, rising by €1.

Source: Irish Independent January 05, 2026 16:25 UTC