Department of TransportGovernment

The Department of Transport is a cabinet-level department of the Government of Ireland responsible for setting policy and overseeing national transport infrastructure. Its mandate is to ensure the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable transport networks, including public transit, road infrastructure, active travel, aviation, and maritime safety. Originally established in 1959 as the Department of Transport and Power, it has undergone several reorganizations over the decades, notably functioning as the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport between 2011 and 2020.