The first round of fare increases, sanctioned by the NTA, for public transport users kick in today.

Irish Rail fares will rise by an average of 9 per cent for DART, Short hop commuter services and Intercity, while Cork commuter services will go up 4 per cent.

Monthly and annual Irish Rail tickets will increase from today, while cash fares go up from December 1st

For Bus Eireann passengers, monthly and annual Taxsaver ticket prices go up today, with cash fares again increasing on 1st December.

People who use Dublin Bus are spared the increases for another month.