Frequently Asked Questions

The Limerick Tunnel is funded through a Public Private Partnership (PPP). This is the method whereby large projects are funded and operated through a partnership of Government and Private business.

PPP stands for Public Private Partnership.
Public Private Partnership schemes are used successfully around the world. The PPP scheme is based on the idea that better value for money can be achieved for suitable projects through the utilisation of private sector enterprise, enhanced scope for innovation and the allocation of risk to the party best able to manage it.

The Tunnel is capable of handling up to 40000 vehicles per day.