Luas Cork Team wins Best Rail Team of the Year at Rail Link Awards 2026

Nov 09, 2026

Transport Infrastructure Ireland's (TII) Luas Cork project team, together with project partner Jacobs, who served as Engineering and Environmental Consultant during the development of the Preferred Route, has been named Best Rail Team of the Year at the Rail Link Awards 2026, recognising the team's achievement in progressing the Luas Cork project from Emerging Preferred Route to Preferred Route within just 12 months.

TII Publishes Gender Pay Gap Report 2026

Nov 06, 2026

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is required to report on its gender pay gap under Ireland’s Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021, which mandates that public sector bodies with over 250 employees disclose the difference in average earnings between male and female staff.

Luas Finglas Achieves Ireland’s First BREEAM Infrastructure Excellent Rating

Aug 26, 2026

Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s (TII) Green Line extension to Luas Finglas has set a new standard for light rail infrastructure sustainability. The scheme is the first project in the Republic of Ireland to achieve a BREEAM Infrastructure 6 rating as well as the first transport project in the country to reach an Excellent rating at the Strategy and Design stage. In recognition of the project’s achievements, BREEAM has named Luas Finglas as a finalist under the People & Communities category in their upcoming awards in September.

A Series of Illustrations has been launched celebrating Luas

Aug 13, 2026

Welcome to Luas stories, a series of illustrations celebrating Luas and its contribution and connection to Dublin. These posters highlight facts about Luas that you might not have thought about or heard before, including kilometres travelled, emissions at street level (zero!), communities connected, and the integration of Luas into the wider TFI public transport network.

Application for Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Compulsory Purchase Order for the TEN-T Priority Route Improvement Project Donegal published today, 14th of May 2026.

May 14, 2026

TEN-T Priority Route Improvement Project Donegal is a national road investment valued in the region of €800 million. Transport Infrastructure Ireland working in partnership with Donegal County Council through the National Roads office will collectively take the lead role in engaging with the general public, landowners, and other key stakeholders to move this project forward.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is conducting Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) surveys along the M1

Apr 14, 2026

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is conducting Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) surveys along the M1 in the areas of Drogheda North, Gibstown & Dundalk North, Co. Louth. The surveys will be carried out during working hours and subject to weather conditions, the planned dates of the surveys are April to May 2026.  TII UAV operators will carry identification and will be identifiable by TII branded clothing.

12th Lock to Hazelhatch Greenway Opens in South Dublin

Mar 18, 2026

The Mayor of South Dublin was joined by Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment and Energy Darragh O’Brien T.D., Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Waterways Ireland to officially open the new 12th Lock to Hazelhatch section of the Grand Canal Greenway, marking a major step forward in enhancing sustainable travel and recreational amenities along one of the county’s most significant historic corridors. The project forms part of a wider effort to develop a high‑quality, accessible walking and cycling route along the Grand Canal.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland Publish Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan for National Roads 2026-2030

Feb 23, 2026

Today, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has published its Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan for National Roads 2026–2030, the first plan of its kind for the organisation. TII recognises the growing challenges that Ireland’s National Roads network will face in the coming years as severe weather events brought on by climate change become more frequent.

First Major Design and Build Civils Contracts Announced for MetroLink

Feb 04, 2026

MetroLink commences procurement with the release of contract notices for M401 and M402 contracts Each contract is responsible for the heavy tunnelling, track alignment preparation, stations and structures such as bridges and tunnels. 3rd February 2026: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), on behalf of the MetroLink programme, has on the 3rd of February commenced the process of selecting prospective bidders to tender for the major civil infrastructure packages for the M401 and M402 contracts.

TII welcomes the Government's “Accelerated Delivery Action Plan”

Dec 04, 2025

As a transportation infrastructure delivery agency, TII welcomes the Government's “Accelerated Delivery Action Plan”. TII is one of the delivery agencies that provided a redeployed expert to DPER ensuring TII’s experience has fed into this important work. This action plan will remove obstacles and reduce bureaucracy that delay the country’s ability to provide needed improvements and projects across the National Roads Network, the Luas Network, Active Travel/Greenways and MetroLink, as well as assist in decarbonising transportation by expanding the EV recharging infrastructure network across all National Roads under the ZEVI programme.

TII Publishes First-Ever Network-Wide Road Safety Ratings for Ireland’s National Primary Roads

Nov 27, 2025

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has published its first ever Network-Wide Road Safety Assessment (NWA), marking a new milestone in Ireland’s commitment to safer roads. This safety rating system evaluates approximately 2500km of the national primary road network by combining both historical collision data and data from current proactive infrastructure inspections. This action is a requirement under the EU Road Infrastructure Safety Management (RISM) Directive. The Directive mandates safety classification for major road networks across Europe.

Minister O'Brien secures Cabinet approval for €24.3 billion Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport 2026-2030

Nov 26, 2025

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien today secured Cabinet approval for the Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport under the recent National Development Plan (NDP) Review. The NDP Review is the largest and most significant capital injection in our economy in the history of the State, supporting comprehensive upgrading of our water, energy and transport infrastructure to support all other necessary economic development.

Joint Committee on Transport Meeting of the Committee with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Nov 19, 2025

Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am joined by Geraldine Fitzpatrick, Head of Roads and Greenways Capital Programme, Sean Sweeney, Programme Director Metrolink, and Paolo Carbone, Head of Light Rail Capital Programme. TII’s remit in relation to National Roads as set out in the Roads Act 1993 is to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of national roads having regard to the needs of all users. National Roads comprise 5,400 kilometres of Motorways, National Primaries, and National Secondaries. National Roads make up approximately 5% of the total length of public roads, yet National Roads carry some 45% of all vehicle kilometres. TII is the Approving Authority for National Roads projects.

Joint Committee on Transport Meeting of the Committee with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Nov 12, 2025

Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today, to discuss TII’s role in delivering active travel and greenway projects. I am joined by my colleagues Geraldine Fitzpatrick, TII’s Head of Roads and Greenways Capital Programme and Mary Flynn, Regional Manager. TII’s role in delivering transport infrastructure is set out in the duties and functions assigned to TII through legislation. The National Roads Authority (NRA), operating as Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) since 2015, was established under the Roads Act 1993. It is the general duty of TII to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of national roads having regard to the needs of all users. Under the Infrastructure Guidelines, TII is the Approving Authority for national road projects and works in partnership with Local Authorities, which are the road authorities for all roads, including national roads.

TII Gender Pay Gap Report 2025

Nov 10, 2025

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is required to report on its gender pay gap under Ireland’s Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021, which mandates that public sector bodies with over 250 employees disclose the difference in average earnings between male and female staff. This transparency aims to highlight pay disparities, promote accountability, and encourage progress toward gender equality in the workplace. By publishing this data, TII contributes to a broader national effort to identify and address systemic issues affecting pay equity.

Transport Minister and Government Agencies Welcome MetroLink Railway Order Nation-Building MetroLink to Transform Dublin and Ireland

Oct 02, 2025

The decision of An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant approval for the MetroLink Railway Order has been warmly welcomed by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, National Transport Authority (NTA) Interim CEO Hugh Creegan, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) CEO Lorcan O’Connor, and MetroLink Programme Director Seán Sweeney. This planning permission marks a major milestone towards delivering MetroLink, a critical nation-building project for Ireland’s future. The decision facilitates MetroLink proceeding to procurement and construction in the coming years.

A planning application for the N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project is programmed to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála next year, subject to approval of the project’s Business Case which will be presented to Government later this year.

Jun 16, 2025

Interactive mapping available from today’s update on the project website, www.corklimerick.ie, presents the developing design which includes specific information on the Indicative Development Boundaries, mainline, junctions and side road design, layouts for seven Transport Hubs and a dedicated Freight Hub, amongst many other design details and construction information. Public display events will be held between 12pm and 8pm in Charleville (June17th), Adare (June 18th) and Mallow (June 19th).

National Roads 2040 - Final Report

Apr 26, 2023

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is today publishing the National Roads investment strategy (NR2040). NR2040 is TII’s long-term investment framework for the maintenance, development, and management of Ireland’s National Roads network.

N69 Listowel Bypass Press Release

May 16, 2022

The Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD has turned the sod on the €61m Listowel Bypass project which will provide a new 6km carriageway and significantly improve road access and connectivity in north Kerry.

Liam Whelan / Fassaugh Road Bridge - Deck Replacement

Mar 09, 2017

Irish Rail/SISK started works at Fassaugh Road Bridge / Liam Whelan Bridge in October 2014. The works involved the installation of new foundations and the construction of support structures for the new bridge deck. The second phase of the works involved the building of the new bridge deck beside the existing one on a temporary platform. Once the new deck was ready the existing deck was removed and the new deck was moved into position.

Research Project: Road User Behaviour at Luas

Mar 09, 2017

Researchers from the School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin are co-ordinating a research project focusing on road user behaviour at Luas junctions. The aim is to assess and understand road driver behaviour when approaching Luas junctions (particularly in relation to road violations like running red lights). The researchers have developed a short survey to assess and understand road user behaviour. The survey can be accessed via the link below and it should take 20 minutes to complete.

Luas Cross City – Draft EIS Scoping Report

Jul 01, 2015

As part of the Railway Order application process for providing for the new Northbound Dawson Stop, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be undertaken and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared and submitted to An Bord Pleanála for a Railway Order approval. As a preliminary step in the EIA process, a Draft EIS Scoping Report has been prepared. This document sets out the proposed content (scope) of the report, the environmental issues to be investigated and the methodology for assessment of the environmental issues.

Luas Cross City Railway Order welcomed by RPA

Jan 15, 2015

RPA welcomes the granting of a Railway Order today for Luas Cross City, a new Luas line running from the Green Line terminus at St. Stephen’s Green through the city centre, Phibsborough and Cabra to Broombridge. The Luas Red and Green lines will finally be connected and interchange with the Maynooth Line will be provided at Broombridge. The new line will also directly serve the new DIT Campus at Grangegorman which was recently given the green light to proceed and which will accommodate more than 20,000 students. This represents a very significant milestone in the creation of a high quality, integrated public transport network for Dublin.

Luas Marks 10th Anniversary

Jun 30, 2014

Transport Minister Leo Varadkar T.D. and Minister of State Alan Kelly T.D. were on hand at Saint Stephens Green to mark the tenth anniversary of the opening of Luas. The Green Line, which opened three months ahead of the Red Line was officially opened by then Transport Minister the late Seamus Brennan T.D. on Wednesday June 30th 2004 who predicted that the final jury verdict on what had been a somewhat controversial project would be delivered by the Luas users. How right he was! The official opening in 2004 was followed by four further days of free travel which was taken up by an astonishing 430,000 passengers.