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Introductory Statement from Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority
Thank you for the invitation to attend. I understand that the Committee wishes me address the topic “What it takes to sustain a viable rural community” and in my statement I focus in particular on public transport. To assist me in dealing with your subsequent questions I am joined by Tim Gaston who manages public...
Early Notice – WAV17
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant Scheme 2017 The Authority has received news that limited funding of €750,000 will be made available for a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Grant Scheme to open next April to continue to encourage the wider availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles in Ireland’s fleet. All application forms, terms and conditions will be available...
Correction of NBRU inaccuracies
Claims made by the National Bus and Railworkers’ Union about the National Transport Authority, and by inference about its management, staff and board, in the last 24 hours cannot go unchallenged. The assertion made that NTA provides bonuses to the value of €500,000 to senior executives is quite simply untrue. NTA pays NO bonuses whatsoever...
Statement by National Transport Authority on bus services in rural communities
Tim Gaston, Director of Public Transport Services said: “Suggestions that decisions made by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in granting commercial licences to bus operators have been to blame for the difficulties being experienced by Bus Éireann, simply do not stand up to scrutiny.
Strong public transport performance in 2016 with passenger numbers up by 4.4%
10M more passengers use public transport in 2016
Minister Humphreys gets on Board with new Local Link service for Cavan
An innovative Local Link bus service will be launched by Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, on 19 December, to serve Cavan Town and its environs. Consisting of two separate routes, C1 and C2, the new service is operated by Local Link Cavan Monaghan and serves Cavan Town and...
This Christmas, grab a cab, check a licence!
With the Christmas season upon us, whether people are shopping, socialising or working, travelling by taxi is a safe, convenient and reliable option. The National Transport Authority, An Garda Siochana and Irish Taxi Drivers Federation are urging people to leave the car behind during the festivities, and make use of our excellent taxi service for...
Use Public Transport this Christmas – Increased services scheduled
Christmas is coming, and whether you’re shopping, socialising or working, getting in and around Dublin on public transport has never been easier. Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus and Luas have all announced increased Christmas services, day and night, week day and weekend, that take effect this week. National Transport Authority CEO Anne Graham said: “We are...
Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport Tourism and Sport
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport Tourism and Sport, on ‘A vision for public transport in the Greater Dublin Area’ - growing demand highlights need for bus infrastructure investment.