Road tolls to increase next year, including all vehicles on M50 and a €1 Dublin Tunnel hike
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has announced toll increases across ten national roads starting January 1, 2027. The changes include a €1 hike for the Dublin Port Tunnel during peak hours and incremental increases for other vehicles on the M50 and regional toll roads.
Why it matters
The price hikes will impact the cost of living and logistics for commuters and businesses across Ireland, reflecting inflation-linked adjustments.
ROAD TOLLS ACROSS the country will increase from 1 January, including an extra €1 at peak times at the Dublin Port Tunnel.
A spokesperson for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) said that the level of tolls charged is regulated through an inflation adjustment mechanism.
The board of Transport Infrastructure Ireland has approved increases for the ten toll roads in Ireland.
For the M50 , all vehicle categories will see an increase.
For registered car users who have a tag or video account, the increase will be 10 cent, while unregistered car users will pay an extra 20 cent.
Goods vehicles not exceeding 2,000kg will increase by 10 cent in the case of registered users with tags or unregistered users, and by 20 cent for those registered with video accounts.
Heavier HGVs on M50 will increase by either 20 cent or 30 cent.
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