'A long overdue victory for Kildare South commuters'

Local Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has confirmed that from Monday, 28 April, commuters across Kildare South will benefit from the expansion of the TFI Dublin Commuter Zone, following updates to the National Transport Authority’s latest Fares Determination.

The update means that Leap Card users in Kildare South will now enjoy access to cheaper, more consistent fares as the new zone replaces the existing Short Hop Zone. This change brings Kildare South more fully into the integrated public transport network for the Greater Dublin Area.

Declaring the move as “a long overdue victory for Kildare South commuters”, Senator O'Loughlin said: “This is long overdue and something I’ve worked tirelessly to deliver, alongside my Fianna Fáil colleagues.

“Commuters across Kildare deserve fairness and value when it comes to public transport, and this move is a strong step in the right direction.”

The expansion of the zone will see Leap Card single fares from Kildare and Newbridge to city centre reduce as follows from Monday:

Kildare Town          Newbridge

Adult €7.50              €6.00

Child €3.75              €3.00

Senator O'Loughlin added: “In practical terms, this means Kildare South commuters will benefit from lower fares, new Leap Card savings, and better value for regular travel into Dublin and surrounding areas.

“The move reflects Kildare’s growing role as a key commuter hub supplying workers to the capital and beyond.”

Additionally, Rail-only Weekly and Monthly Tickets are being discontinued as part of the new TFI Dublin Commuter Zone.

New multi-modal tickets covering rail, bus, and Luas will be available exclusively through the TFI Leap Top-Up App.

For full details, visit www.irishrail.ie or www.leapcard.ie.

Senator O’Loughlin continued: “This will ease the financial burden on hard-working families, students, and daily commuters in Kildare South. It’s a practical change that recognises the realities of modern commuting and brings fairness to our public transport system.”

She concluded: “I’ll continue working to make sure Kildare South’s voice is heard loud and clear when it comes to national transport policy. This is just one example of how we can deliver real, tangible improvements for our commuters.”

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