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Contactless card payments now available on TFI Local Link Laois Offaly bus services

The National Transport Authority (NTA) today confirmed the successful rollout of contactless card payment technology across all TFI Local Link Laois Offaly services. Pay using debit or credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay From today, passengers using TFI Local Link Laois Offaly’s regular services can pay their fares using debit or credit cards, as...

A wide range of job opportunities for talented, enthusiastic individuals

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team of committed professionals in helping to shape and deliver the future of public transport in Ireland. The National Transport Authority is a fast paced, dynamic, growing organisation. We are currently involved in the implementation of a number of exciting major projects including the BusConnects...

Minister for Transport opens new contactless project HQ in Dublin

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien today joined the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Indra Group to officially open Indra Group’s new Dublin office, which will serve as the headquarters for the company’s operations in Ireland and will play a key role in supporting the ongoing modernisation of public transport payment systems across Ireland.  The new office, located in Heuston...

Ministers announce €360 million in capital funding for Active Travel and Greenways in 2026

Government announces 360 million euro investment in Active Travel and Greenways for 2026 Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer have announced €360 million in Government funding for Active Travel...

Opening Statement to the Public Accounts Committee on the examination of the NTA’s Financial Statements for 2024

Opening Statement to the Public Accounts Committee on the examination of the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) Financial Statements for 2024 on the 15th January 2026.  “Cathaoirleach, Committee members, thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee today. I understand that the Committee wishes to discuss the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) Financial Statements for 2024.  To assist in dealing with questions that may arise...

Great news! NTA is hiring for a new position. Member of the NTA Audit and Risk Committee

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team of committed professionals in helping to shape and deliver the future of public transport in Ireland. The National Transport Authority is a fast paced, dynamic, growing organisation. We are currently involved in the implementation of a number of exciting major projects including the BusConnects...

Third Order of DART carriages to replace original carriages brings total DART Fleet Investment to €670 million

The Department of Transport has funded an order for a further 100 new energy-efficient DART carriages, which will fully replace the original fleet in service since the DART first opened in 1984. This follows two previous orders in recent years for new DART trains, and brings the total Government investment in new electric-powered DART trains...

All aboard TFI Anseo as pilot connects 20,000 passengers in just four months

The National Transport Authority (NTA), in partnership with TFI Local Link Kerry, today announced two significant milestones for its TFI Anseo service in Killarney, reflecting strong community uptake and growing demand for sustainable transport. 20,000 passengers in Killarney Since its launch on Monday, 11 August 2025, the TFI Anseo pilot has welcomed over 20,000 passengers,...

Opening Statement by Anne Shaw, NTA CEO, to the Joint Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery

Opening Statement by Anne Shaw, NTA CEO, to the Joint Committee on Infrastructure  and National Development Plan Delivery on 17 December 2025 “Cathaoirleach, Committee members, as the incoming Chief Executive Officer at the National Transport Authority, I’d like to thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee today. I understand that the Committee...