There are fear that users of the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork may be facing a new toll.

It is after a decision was taken to transfer management of the tunnel to the same company that looks after Dublin's tolled Port Tunnel.

Egis Road and Tunnel Operation Ireland will now become the sole responsibility for its management after the NRA awarded it the contract which had formerly been given to Cork City Council.

Fianna Fáil Cork City Councillor Terry Shannon says tolls across the country are high enough without introducing another one: