FTA Ireland has congratulated the winners and finalists at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 FTA Ireland was delighted to be part of the evening, and we were especially proud to see CEO Niall Cotton representing the Association on the panel discussions, alongside Keith Haugh (Primeline Group) and Ken...
FTA Ireland has held its first Council meeting of the year, which reinforced the importance of continued focus on compliance, governance, and practical best practice across the sector. Key speakers at the meeting were Colette Callanan, Road Transport Operator Licensing Division and Clare Lehane, Assistant Commissioner, Data Protection Commission Ireland....
The Simplicity Group has become a member of Freight Transport Association (FTA) Ireland. Writing on its Linkedin.com profile, the company said: “FTA Ireland membership reflects our commitment to supporting the transport and logistics industry through best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement.” “Being part of FTA Ireland means staying closely aligned...
With a chronic HGV driver shortage and an aging driver cohort, FTA Ireland is leading the way in attracting new blood into the industry. In the first edition of the Roadway Ireland Podcast, Anna Gorecka, FTA Ireland course coordinator explains that the Commercial Driver Apprenticeship Programme in ATU Sligo is...
Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has launched its seventh annual Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs (MGDC), a definitive benchmark for logistics leaders and service procurers seeking to understand the real cost drivers shaping Ireland’s supply chains in 2025. Speaking at today’s launch, FTA Ireland’s Chief Executive, Niall Cotton, said: “Cost...
FTA Ireland (FTAI) has appointed Niall Cotton as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following a rigorous and competitive recruitment process led by the Board. Cotton has served as Interim CEO since earlier this year, succeeding former CEO Aidan Flynn. “We are delighted to confirm Niall as CEO after a thorough...
FTA Ireland will host its annual Sustainable Transport Seminar 5th November 2025, uniting government, industry, and academic leaders to accelerate progress toward Ireland’s 2030 decarbonisation targets for transport. Ireland’s Climate Action Plan sets an ambitious target: a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by 2030,...
FTA Ireland is calling on Government, State Agencies and industry leaders to work together to implement a road map for the road haulage industry that balances sustainability, growth, and operational viability. FTA Ireland has made the call in its Pre-Budget Submission 2026, and has warned that the logistics and freight...
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the organisation that represents the businesses supporting Ireland’s supply chain, has reacted with disappointment to the final decision made by An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) on nighttime operations at Dublin Airport. Niall Cotton, FTAI’s Chief Executive, explains, the final ruling disregards recommendations made by the organisation and its...
The logistics and freight sector is at a critical juncture facing rising costs, urgent decarbonisation targets, and a growing skills shortage. In its latest pre-budget submission, FTA Ireland has outlined key policy recommendations to help future-proof the sector while supporting climate goals and economic resilience. Top Priorities: ✅...
The former chief of FTA Ireland, has welcomed the publication of Phase 2 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy. Former Chief Executive, Aidan Flynn contributed as a member of the Road Safety User Committee during the Phase 1 review. Writing on Linkedin.com Flynn said: “ A key takeaway from Phase...
FTA Ireland is promoting level crossing safety with the support of Iarnród Éireann. At FTA Ireland’s recent Q2 Council meeting & AGM Frank Golden of Q2 Council meeting & AGM gave a presentation level crossing safety. Frank’s presentation focused on International Level Crossing Awareness Day (5th June 2025), with a...
FTA Ireland in collaboration with its valued sponsors, Gas Networks Ireland, Air Products, Inver Energy, and SSE have been honoured at the Association of Institutes Awards 2025 in the best Publication category for its groundbreaking report: “Decarbonising the Road Freight Sector.” This report offers critical insights and practical guidance for...