Department of Transport publishes new Statement of Strategy 2025–2028
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From: Department of Transport
- Published on: 30 September 2025
- Last updated on: 30 September 2025
The Department of Transport has today published its new Statement of Strategy for 2025–2028.
The Statement of Strategy sets out six high-level goals, and how the Department intends to apply public resources to fulfil its complex and important mission.
The goals are:
- Connectivity
- Effective Policy and Regulation
- Sustainability: Economy, Environment and Society
- Transport Access
- Safety and Security
- Organisational Excellence and Innovation
“This Statement of Strategy is in alignment with the Programme for Government and is reflective of the high level of ambition and focus on delivery that this Government and Department has on providing safe, accessible transport to all people.”
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien
“The Statement of Strategy for 2025 to 2028 reaffirms our focus and commitment to delivering for the people of Ireland. Safety on our roads remains a key priority, alongside a transport network that is accessible, reliable, safe and widely used.”
Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney
“The positive impact of sustainable modes of transport on communities can be seen across rural Ireland, helping to boost economies, encouraging further development in those areas.”
Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer
The Statement of Strategy was developed following consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
The Statement is aligned with the Programme for Government: Securing Ireland’s Future, and reaffirms the Department’s mission to deliver an accessible, efficient, safe and sustainable transport system that supports communities, households and businesses.
The Department will continue to be strategic in the deployment of all our available resources including financial, technological and staffing.
The Department’s Implementation Plan 2025-2028 has been published alongside the Statement of Strategy 2025–2028. This provides details on the strategic objectives and actions which will be implemented and how they will be monitored.
View the Statement of Strategy at DOT_StatementOfStrategy_English.pdf
View the Implementation Plan at DOT_Implementation_Plan_English.pdf.