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Irish government faces criticism for high tolls on the M50, with critics calling it a cash cow.
The Irish government faces criticism for reportedly collecting €216 million in tolls from the M50 in 2025, with €34 million collected in just the first two months of 2026.
Critics, including Aontú’s Peadar Tóibín, argue the government is treating the M50 as a "cash cow," especially after a 10-cent toll increase on January 1, 2026.
Tóibín highlighted that toll revenues have nearly doubled since 2015 and questioned how the funds are being used, contrasting the government's stance on corporate price-gouging with its own toll practices.
He argued that commuters, who have no viable alternative, are unfairly burdened by high tolls despite the road's frequent congestion.
El gobierno irlandés se enfrenta a críticas por los altos peajes en la M50, con críticos que lo llaman una vaca de efectivo.