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Opening Statement to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
Chairperson and members of the committee, thank you for the invitation to attend. I understand that the Committee wishes to receive an update on the National Transport Authority’s sustainable travel operations. To assist me in dealing with your subsequent questions I am joined by Hugh Creegan, Deputy CEO and Jeremy Ryan, Director of Public Transport...
Use of in-vehicle security cameras
NTA would like to remind SPSV drivers that should you wish to operate CCTV in your vehicle, you should familiarise yourself with the related guidance from the Data Protection Commission as the installation and operation of CCTV equipment that records video and/or audio of passengers, brings with it certain obligations and responsibilities as regards privacy...
NTA Transport Modelling team present at Universities transport conference
Members of the NTA Transport Modelling team attended the 56th annual conference of the Universities’ Transport Studies Group ( UTSG) in Huddersfield UK from the 1st to the 3rd of July. NTA Transport Modelling team present at 56th annual UTSG conference in Huddersfield Brendan Meskell and Billy Brazil travelled to Huddersfield. They presented on research...
Bus services in Waterford Metropolitan Area to double under new bus network plan
Public consultation on the draft new bus network now underway The redesign of the bus network is one of the eight key elements of BusConnects Waterford The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today (8th July 2024) published its draft new bus network for the Waterford Metropolitan Area. The redesign of the bus network is one...
12% increase in rail passenger numbers recorded in Annual Rail Census
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today published its annual Rail Census Report, which shows a 12% increase in passenger numbers recorded on the day of the census. The Rail Census Report The Rail Census Report is key for understanding passenger trends for future planning for the Irish rail network, highlighting the extensive reach of...
NTA launches public consultation on Taxi Fares 2024
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today opened a consultation on proposals for the National Maximum Taxi Fare Review 2024. The National Maximum Taxi Fare Review Report 2024 examined the cost of running a taxi service compared to 2022, when the previous fare review was undertaken. The costs associated with operating a taxi increased by...
LUAS on track to hit 50 million passengers as it turns 20
Dublin’s iconic Luas light rail service celebrates its 20th birthday on 30 June, with 2024 set to see its total number of passengers surpass 50 million for the first time. Providing safe and reliable transport for millions of passengers The Luas line has expanded significantly since making its maiden journey along the Green Line from...
New Licence payments
NTA is pleased to confirm that payments for new licence applications (wheelchair accessible taxi, wheelchair accessible hackney, limousines & LAH) can now be made by card payment over the phone. Previously, payments were only made by bank draft or postal order. You can find the updated Form VL1 (application for an SPSV licence) and Guide...
Public consultation opens for appeals procedure under the Vehicle Clamping Act
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today opened a public consultation on formalising current vehicle clamping appeals procedures under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015, where the appeal directly to the clamping operator (required) has been unsuccessful. Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 The regulation of parking controllers and clamping operators is carried out under the Vehicle Clamping...