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Your Journey Counts

Information on how you can help reduce Ireland’s transport emissions

E-Bikes, E-Mopeds and E-Scooters

Light electric vehicles are battery-powered, zero-emission vehicles such as e-scooters and e-bikes

Slower Speeds, Safer Roads

On 7 February, speed limits on rural local roads were reduced from 80km/h to 60 km/h

Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week

Promoting careers and educational opportunities in the Irish logistics and supply chain sector

Consultations

Consultation on Ratification and Implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 20 March 2025
Public Consultation on the Department of Transport Statement of Strategy 2025- 2028 21 February 2025
Renewable Transport Fuel Policy 2025-2027 4 December 2024
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General Publications

Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Development - Roads Sector Engagement Framework & Interim Guidance 2 April 2025
Alternative Fuels for Transport Working Group 21 March 2025
Active Travel and Greenways Conference 2025 20 March 2025
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Press Releases

Minister O’Brien announces M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Road Project 8 April 2025
Ministers announce €633 million funding for national roads 28 March 2025
Minister O’Brien welcomes new regulations to extend the ten-year age vehicle limit for taxis registered in 2015 27 March 2025
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Policies

Transport

Services

Vehicle Status Enquiry Search
Find your local motor tax office
Apply for a Driving Test
Learn how to drive a car in Ireland
Disabled Parking Scheme

Ministers

Darragh O'Brien
Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy , Minister for Transport
Jerry Buttimer
Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities , Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport
Sean Canney
Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports

Senior Management

Ken Spratt
Secretary General
Ethna Brogan
Assistant Secretary, Aviation
Joanna Cullen
Assistant Secretary, Irish Coast Guard
Garret Doocey
Assistant Secretary for Transport Investment and Public Transport Policy
Eamonn Kelly
Assistant Secretary, Maritime Services
Caoimhin O'Ciaruain
Assistant Secretary, Climate Action
Keith Walsh
Assistant Secretary Road Transport Services
Vacancy - Assistant Secretary, Corporate Affairs and Central Policy Coordination
Assistant Secretary, Corporate Affairs and Central Policy Coordination

About

About the Department of Transport - its divisions and corporate links

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Contacts

Driver and Vehicle Computer Services

Address:
Department of Transport, Shannon Town Centre, Shannon, Co. Clare
Email:

motortax@transport.gov.ie

Telephone:
0818 411 412
Opening Hours:
Monday: 10am - 1pm
Tuesday: 10am - 1pm
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm
Friday: 10am - 1pm

Head Office

Address:
Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TR60
Website:
Email:

info@transport.gov.ie

Telephone:
01 670 7444
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Customer Service

Address:
Department of Transport, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TR60
Website:
Email:

info@transport.gov.ie

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Press Office

Address:
Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TR60
Website:
Email:

press.office@transport.gov.ie

Telephone:
01 670 7444
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Freedom of Information

Address:
Freedom of Information, Department of Transport, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TR60
Website:
Email:

freedominformation@transport.gov.ie

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Data Protection Unit

Address:
Leeson Lane, Dublin 2
Website:
Email:

dataprotection@transport.gov.ie

Telephone:
01 604 1178

Corporate

Freedom of Information (FOI) Publication Scheme
Financial Information
Minister's Diaries
Corporate Governance Framework
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty
Access to Information on the Environment (AIE)
Customer Charter
Data held by the Department
Bodies under the aegis of the Department of Transport
Corporate Procurement Plan (CPP)

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