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Career Opportunities to shape and deliver the future of public transport in Ireland

We, at the NTA 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...

A number of vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSVs)

The Advisory Committee on Small Public Service Vehicles (the “Advisory Committee”), commonly referred to as the Taxi Advisory Committee, is an independent body established and operated under the provisions of Section 72 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.  Its primary function is to provide advice to the National Transport Authority (the “NTA”) and/or to the Minister for Transport  (the “Minister”),...

West Cork bus services set for significant boost with new timetable integration

Public transport between Skibbereen and Cork is set for a significant enhancement with the introduction of a new integrated schedule supported by enhanced commercial bus service, Route 230, operated by West Cork Connect, alongside revisions to Bus Éireann’s existing Route 237. More frequent, reliable, accessible bus service for Skibbereen to Cork route Together, these services...

NTA and Bus Éireann announce significantly enhanced Route 243, Newmarket to Cork and introducing Route 519, Charleville to Cork

Route 243, Newmarket to Cork will provide an enhanced service of ten daily trips, seven days a week. A new Route 519, Charleville to Cork will provide two morning services, Monday to Friday. The National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann are enhancing bus Route 243 services, Newmarket to Cork. They are introducing new bus Route...

TFI Local Link Route 356 to be enhanced from Ballinroad to Clonmel

From the 30th of June, TFI Local Link Waterford Route 356 will be increasing services between Dungarvan and Clonmel. This enhanced route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network....

Electric Vehicle Grant Scheme Reopens for Taxis, Hackneys, and Limousines

The Minister for Transport today announced the reopening of the 2025 Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV25) Grant Scheme. The full announcement can be found HERE. The scheme will reopen on Monday 23rd June 2025 at 10am. The eSPSV25 Grant Scheme provides funding to owners of small public service vehicles, such as taxis, hackneys and...

Safe Routes to School Annual Report: Programme marks major milestone with 400+ schools actively involved

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme marked a major milestone in 2024, with over 400 schools now actively participating in efforts to make walking, cycling, and wheeling to school safer and more accessible for children across Ireland. The 2024 SRTS report The Safe Routes to School Annual Report 2024 is available to at the...

TFI Local Link Route 280 to be enhanced from Waterville to Killarney

From Monday the 23rd of June, TFI Local Link Kerry Route will be enhanced from Waterville to Killarney via Killorglin. This enhanced route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI)...

NTA’s role as the Approving Authority for public transport projects, including in the National Development Plan

Opening Statement by Hugh Creegan, NTA Chief Executive (Interim) Opening Statement to the Joint Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery “Cathaoirleach, Committee members, thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee today.  I understand that the Committee wishes to discuss the NTA’s role as the Approving Authority for public transport projects,...

New Leap Zonal Fare Structure for Dublin Commuter TFI Bus Services to Take Effect June 16th

Revised fares for commuter bus customers to be introduced under a new Leap zonal fare structure are to take effect June 16thth. This follows changes to rail fares that were implemented in April. The revisions give effect to the NTA’s National Fare Strategy published in 2023 and NTA Fares Determination published in 2024. Under those...