by Brian Byrne. The State's take from the three toll bridges operated by National Toll Roads (NTR) increased by almost a third last year to €33m.
This followed a controversial 38 percent increase in toll charges during the year.
The company also reported a 27 percent increase in the use of its EazyPass electronic toll charging system.
About 125,000 vehicles use the tolls every day.
The company, which also operates broadband, power, and waste management businesses, has reported an 8 percent rise in operating profits to €18m.
