Drivers at the table
Ensuring professional drivers are heard by policymakers, regulators and public bodies.
Independent representation since 1974
Taxi drivers deserve an independent voice.
For more than 50 years, the Irish Taxi Drivers’ Federation has worked to protect and promote the interests of professional taxi drivers throughout Ireland.
Fair regulation • Professional standards • Driver representation
1974Founded in Ireland
50+ years of representation
50+ years of representation
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A voice for driversRepresentation at national level
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Fairer regulationLooking after working drivers’ interests
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50+ years of historyEstablished 1974
About the Federation
The interests of taxi drivers come first.
The Irish Taxi Drivers’ Federation was established to protect and promote the interests of Irish taxi drivers. We believe working drivers deserve a voice in decisions about the profession, from licensing and fares to safety, airport access and the future of the industry.
“To protect and promote the interests of Irish taxi drivers.”
The Federation's founding purposeFair working conditions
Speaking up about regulations, costs and commercial practices that affect drivers’ livelihoods.
A respected profession
Supporting professional standards, safety and fair treatment across the taxi industry.
Keeping drivers informed
Making important consultations and industry developments easier for drivers to understand.
Over half a century
A history worth carrying forward.
The Federation’s history spans more than 50 years of change in the Irish taxi industry. Its record includes representation through major licensing debates and the changes that followed deregulation.
Federation established
Created to represent and promote the interests of taxi drivers.
Taxi deregulation
The Federation opposed the deregulation of taxi licensing.
50th anniversary
Half a century since the Federation's founding.
Continuing representation
Alan Cooley serves as President of the Federation.
Issues affecting drivers
The decisions that shape our working day.
Regulatory decisions have a direct impact on the people behind the wheel. These are important areas for driver representation and public discussion.
Taxi regulation and maximum fares
Licensing, fare policy, operating costs and the practical impact of proposed rules on drivers.
Airport access and taxi ranks
Fair access to taxi facilities, working conditions, permits and proper representation.
Apps and dispatch operators
Transparency around pricing, fees, dispatch practices and the position of licensed drivers.
Vehicle rules and transition costs
Practical, proportionate policy that reflects the costs and realities faced by working drivers.
Membership
Strength in having a voice together.
Interested in joining the Irish Taxi Drivers’ Federation? You can prepare a membership enquiry below. Membership eligibility, the joining fee and payment arrangements must be confirmed by the Federation before formal online joining opens.
- Ask about Federation membership and eligibility
- Get the appropriate joining and payment details
- Contact the Federation about driver representation
Register your interest
This prepares an email enquiry. It does not register you or take a payment.
Online membership payments
Awaiting approved fee and payment account
Awaiting approved fee and payment account
The Federation will approve membership fees and the official payment account before a live pay-to-join link is added.
Get in touch
Contact the Federation.
Our office, President and Driver Representative can be contacted directly. For membership enquiries, use the Federation contact details below.
Federation office
General enquiries
48 Summerhill Parade
Drumcondra, Dublin 1
D01 C2W6
Office days: Monday to Friday
Phone(01) 836 4166
Existing Federation emailtaxifederation@eircom.net
President
Alan Cooley
Federation leadership, policy and industry representation.
Email Alanalancooley14@icloud.com
Driver Representative (Dublin Airport)
Jonathan Grealish
Representing drivers, including Dublin Airport matters, regulatory correspondence and membership enquiries.
Federation emailgrealish.itdf@gmail.com
Membership applications are handled by the Federation. The enquiry form above prepares an email but does not take payment or automatically enrol a member.