Background to the 2024 Capital Investment Programme
As part of its remit to support the delivery of an integrated, accessible public transport system, the National Transport Authority (NTA) operates a Capital Investment Programme across various activities such as Heavy Rail, Bus, Light Rail, Park and Ride, Accessibility, Transport Technology, and Active Travel.
This includes the provision of funding to public transport bodies, local authorities, and other agencies for the implementation of various projects and programmes within the Greater Dublin Area, the Regional Cities of Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and other areas of the State. The strategic transport planning and development of effective traffic and transport demand management are also key functions undertaken in respect of the Capital Investment Programme.
Purpose and Outline of this Report
This report provides an overview of the Exchequer funding allocated by the Department of Transport (DoT) to the NTA Capital Investment Programme for the year 2024.
In 2024, the DoT allocated a total of €1.01 billion in Exchequer funding to support the delivery of the NTA’s Capital Programme. This funding was distributed across a range of projects and programmes aimed at enhancing Ireland’s public transport infrastructure and promoting sustainable mobility.
As part of its mandate to advance public transport and active travel, the NTA manages several distinct capital investment programmes.
