Written answers

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Departmental Bodies

8:00 pm

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of regulators under the control of his Department; the function and responsibility of same; the number of staff employed, their out-turn for 2008 and budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6506/09]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table:

Name of RegulatorResponsibilityNo. of staffOut-turn (budget for 2008)Budget for 2009
Railway Safety CommissionThe RSC is the independent safety regulator for the railway network in Ireland, including the Irish Rail suburban and mainline railway, the Luas, heritage railways and industrial railways.11€1.68m€3.44m
Commission for Taxi RegulationThe Commission for Taxi Regulation is an independent public body established under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. The principal function of the Commission is the development and maintenance of a regulatory framework for the control and operation of small public service vehicles (SPSVs) and their drivers to ensure a quality, consumer-oriented service for SPSV users.22The accounts for 2008 are currently being drafted and following the audit by the Controller and Auditor General they will be forwarded to the Minister.The expected outlay for the Commission is €7.5 million
Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR)To regulate airport charges and air traffic control charges at the three State airports. The approval of ground-handling operators at the State airports. Implementation of certain aspects of Community legislation in relation to the allocation of aircraft landing and take-off slots. The licensing of Irish air carriers and the licensing of travel agents and tour operators in Ireland. The enforcement in Ireland of the European Community rules in respect of compensation and assistance to passengers in relation to denied boarding, cancellation and delays.21CAR is a self-financing body and does not receive any State fundingCAR is a self-financing body and does not receive any State funding
Irish Aviation Authority Safety Regulation Division.Aeronautical Services Department: Responsible for the licensing and certification of aerodromes, airspace classification, instrument flight procedures and aeronautical charts.Air Navigation Services Department: Responsible for regulating air traffic control service providers.Airworthiness Department: Responsible for regulating aircraft certification and maintenance standards, and ramp inspections of foreign aircraft.Flight Operations Department: Responsible for surveillance and oversight of industry flight training and operating standards.76€12.0 million€12.5 million

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