Have your say: help shape a climate-ready transport system for Ireland
- Foilsithe:
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 6 Meitheamh 2025
- public consultation opens on Ireland’s Transport Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan (T-SAP II)
- public consultation opens on Friday 6 June until 5pm on Friday 4 July
The Department of Transport invites public views on the revised Transport Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan (T-SAP II). This plan sets out how Ireland’s transport system can become more resilient to the effects of climate change.
The consultation invites feedback from anyone who uses, works in, or depends on Ireland’s transport system. It offers an opportunity to shape how the country responds to climate risks such as flooding, storms, and rising sea levels.
Climate change already affects Ireland’s transport system. In recent years, extreme weather events have disrupted roads and railways, grounded flights from airports, and caused delays to port operations. Without action, these disruptions are expected to become more frequent and severe.
T-SAP II sets out a strategic approach to adaptation, based on updated climate projections and national policy developments since the original plan was published in 2019. It identifies key climate risks to transport infrastructure and services, including: flooding; storms and strong winds; and sea level rise. It proposes 39 priority actions to strengthen resilience across roads, heavy and light rail, public transport, airports, ports, and walking and cycling routes.
The plan builds on national strategies such as the National Adaptation Framework and the Climate Action Plan, and supports Ireland’s broader goals for sustainability and climate readiness. It ensures that climate adaptation becomes an integral part of how we plan, invest in, and maintain our transport system for the long term.
“We know that climate change is already having an impact on how we travel. The catastrophic effects of events like Storm Éowyn highlight the importance of planning ahead so that our transport system can continue to serve people and businesses, even as the climate changes.
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien
"This plan is about being proactive, identifying the risks, and putting in place practical actions to reduce disruption and protect the transport services we all rely on.
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien
"We’re inviting people from every part of the country, whether you travel by car, bike, bus or ferry, to share your experiences and ideas. Your input will help us shape a stronger, more resilient transport network for the future.”
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien
“As climate change accelerates, we must act urgently to ensure our transport network is resilient, reliable and ready for the challenges ahead. From local rural roads to international ports, every part of the system must adapt to rising sea levels, more frequent storms, and extreme weather events. This consultation gives people across the country a real opportunity to shape that future. I encourage everyone—whether you use a car, bus, train, or ferry—to share your views and help us build a stronger, more climate-ready transport system for Ireland.”
Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports, Seán Canney
The consultation is open from Friday 6 June 2025 until 5.00pm on Friday 4 July 2025.
Find out more and share your views by:
- completing the online survey
- downloading and submitting a written submission form (available in Word and PDF formats)
- sending your feedback by email or post
Public consultation on the second Transport Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan (T-SAP II)
- Seoladh:
- Climate Adaptation Research and Energy Division, Department of Transport, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TR60
- Ríomhphost:
- Achoimre:
- Subject line: T-SAP II
All responses will be considered as part of the finalisation of T-SAP II. A Consultation Feedback Report will be published following the consultation.