The NTPF arranges treatments for patients, provides independently assured waiting list information, develops systems and processes which contribute to health system reform, negotiates prices for nursing home care, and provides expert advice to the Minister for Health.
Find Us
Visiting our Office?
The NTPF office is located at:
National Treatment Purchase Fund, Ashford House, Tara St, Dublin 2, D02 VX67, Ireland.
Please see the location on Google Maps
Getting Here Sustainably
We encourage staff, stakeholders, and visitors to travel to our location using active and sustainable transport options in support of the TFI Smarter Travel Mark.
Ashford House is easily accessible via bus, rail, and cycling.
- Poolbeg Street Stop: (1 minute walk). Stop 7564 (also referenced as Stop 7665 depending on exact pole/spot). Bus Numbers: 47, 65, 65B, 68, 68A, 69, 69X.
- Tara Street Stop: (2 minute walk). Stop 1502 / Stop 7732 (near Tara Station). Bus Numbers: C2, C3, C4, 52, and connecting regional/local services.
- Townsend Street / South Townsend Street Stop (2 – 3 minute walk). Stop 341 (South Townsend Street). Bus Numbers: Local commuter and city routes running through the South Townsend corridor.
- George’s Quay / Hawkin’s Street Stop (3 minute walk). Stop 4495 (Hawkins Street) / George’s Quay stops. Bus Numbers: 15, 68, 68A, 69, 69X, 84X.
- Burgh Quay / Dublin City South Stop: (4 minute walk). Stop 339 (Burgh Quay). Bus Numbers: 300, 600, and regional/intercity coaches stopping along Burgh Quay.
- Nearest Station: Tara Street Station is a 2 minute walk from Ashford House. Take any DART or Commuter rail service that stops at Tara Street Station.
Alternative Rail Connection (Heuston or Connolly).
- If arriving at Dublin Heuston, it is approximately a 50 minutes’ walk to Ashford House.
- Board the Luas Red Line toward The Point and get off at Abbey Street or transfer/walk or take a connecting train to Tara Street.
- If arriving at Dublin Connolly, you can walk (about 10 – 12 minutes) or take a DART/commuter train one stop south to Tara Street.
Nearest Luas Stops:
- Westmoreland (Green Line) is a 2 minute walk away. Take the Luas Green Line to Westmoreland stop, then walk east toward Tara Street / Ashford House (approx. 2 minutes).
- Abbey Street (Red Line) is about a 6 minute walk away. Take the Luas Red Line to Abbey Street stop, then walk south toward Tara Street (approx. 6 minutes).
For those who cycle to Ashford House
- Visitor bicycle parking is provided on-site.
- Please contact in advance for parking details:
- Telephone: 01 6427101
- Email: ask@ntpf.ie
- Please refer to your mobile maps or app to identify the best route for you.
- If getting a taxi, the address is National Treatment Purchase Fund, Ashford House, Tara St, Dublin 2, D02 VX67, Ireland.
- Nearest Official Taxi Ranks – College Green Taxi Rank, Connolly Station Taxi Rank.
- Aston Quay / D’Olier Street Area is a frequent spot for passing taxis and informal/local pickup points.