IrelandA report from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) reveals that the use of the Dublin Port Tunnel by private cars has steadily increased despite a recent toll hike. The toll for traffic heading toward the city center was raised from €13 to €14 in early 2026, but private car usage continued to grow, reaching 466,000 vehicles in the first half of 2026 compared to 454,000 in the same period the previous year. Revenue from private car tolls reached a peak of €2.53m in May 2026, although it dipped slightly later due to reduced traffic during the summer. Meanwhile, the tunnel remains free for large buses and heavy goods vehicles, which are its intended users. Speeding remains a persistent issue, with over 8,000 violations recorded between 2025 and mid-2026, predominantly affecting southbound traffic heading into the city.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data about traffic patterns, toll changes, and enforcement measures without overtly criticizing or praising any political entity or ideology. It reports on the operational decisions of Transport Infrastructure Ireland and includes quotes from a TII spokesperson, showinga
