€200m
extra for roads, beyond the National Development Plan
Roads & Tolls
- More for maintaining and improving roads.
- A focus on local and regional roads.
- Offset toll increases and explore renegotiating toll contracts.
- Halt planned carbon tax increases, cut petrol and diesel prices further, and defer toll charge hikes (Alternative Budget 2027).
- Extend the Road Transporters Support Scheme: €120 million of capital (Alternative Budget 2027).
€558m
extra public transport investment
Public Transport
- €136m current spending and €422m capital.
- Expand Local Link bus services and reduce fares.
- Make public transport accessible, and progress the Western Rail Corridor.
- Free public transport for everyone under 18, and no fare increases (Alternative Budget 2027).
- Continue all public transport fare reductions: €132 million (Alternative Budget 2027).