2008 Annual Report

Contents

SECTION 01 - Statement by the Minister 5

SECTION 02 - Foreword by the Secretary General 7

SECTION 03 - Review by Sector 9

SUSTAINABILITY AND INTEGRATION 9

PUBLIC TRANSPORT 10

ROAD TRANSPORT 11

MARITIME TRANSPORT 12

AVIATION 14

DELIVERY 16

APPENDIX I - Progress on Strategies 18

SUSTAINABILITY AND INTEGRATION 18

PUBLIC TRANSPORT 24

ROADS 26

MARITIME 28

AVIATION 32

DELIVERY 36

APPENDIX II - Publications 38

APPENDIX III - Legislation 2008 39

APPENDIX IV - Statistical Information 41

APPENDIX V - Bodies under the aegis of the Department in 2008 43

APPENDIX VI - Staff Numbers at end 2008 49

APPENDIX VII - Ministers and Members of the Management Board 51

3 01 - Statement by the Minister 02 - Foreword by the Secretary General 03 - Review by Sector APPENDICES Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Appendix V Appendix VI Appendix VII

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 01. Integration 4 01 - Statement by the Minister

Highlights of 2008 under the Transport 21 Investment Our mission is “To deliver Programme included the following: a quality transport system • The N8 Carlow bypass, the N6 Kilbeggan to Athlone and the N8 Cashel to Mitchelstown projects were completed. for Ireland which underpins • The Portlaoise train depot opened. sustainable development” • Park West/Cherry Orchard and Clondalkin Fonthill rail stations opened. • The contract for the commencement of construction In February 2008, my Department published a consultation of the Dunboyne Commuter Railway was signed. document entitled “2020 Vision – Sustainable Travel & • The application for a Railway Order for Metro Transport”. Almost 500 responses were received which provided North was lodged with An Bord Pleanála. an important input into the preparation of a sustainable travel and transport action plan Smarter Travel – Work is progressing on numerous projects that will benefit A Sustainable Transport Future which was launched by me in the infrastructure of our country in the next few years. We February 2009. This action plan will address the unsustainable are consciously investing heavily today to grow the economy travel trends in Ireland that impair our quality of life, our of tomorrow. competitiveness and cost us millions each year. It sets out measures so that by 2020 we can have thousands more people The successful conclusion in November 2008 to negotiations walking, cycling, using public transport and leaving their cars with US authorities on the introduction of pre-clearance for at home. It has the potential to fundamentally change how we persons travelling by air to the US is a significant development and is particularly important as an incentive for transatlantic all live and work. This new policy framework will have long- air travel. term positive benefits for all our citizens. While changing travel behaviour will take time these benefits, particularly the health, I am particularly pleased that 2008 saw a significant and very environmental and quality of life dividends, will accrue not only welcome decline in deaths on Irish roads, which fell below 300 during the implementation phase of the proposals but also fatalities for the first time since records began in 1961 to a total beyond. As part of the move to more sustainable transport of 279. systems, my Department funded and launched Ireland’s first demonstrator Hybrid Electric bus in December 2008. Finally, I would like to thank management and staff of the Department who continue to deliver and meet the challenges presented to leave us well positioned to weather the immediate The national road network is being significantly upgraded difficulties and to take early advantage of a return to economic under Transport 21, removing bottlenecks, reducing congestion growth. and improving journey times. This is playing an important role in improving the efficiency of the transport system, and is positive from an energy-use and an emissions perspective. Noel Dempsey TD Minister for Transport

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 01. Integration 5 01 - Statement by the Minister 02 - Foreword by the Secretary General 03 - Review by Sector APPENDICES Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Appendix V Appendix VI Appendix VII

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 01. Integration 6 02 - Foreword by the Secretary General

This annual report is a slimmer, more concise version of the public transport side, construction work continued on the previous annual reports. The text outlines the main issues Luas extensions to Cherrywood and Docklands, and phase for each sector for 2008 and there is an appendix outlining 1 of the Western Rail Corridor and work began on the Navan progress on the implementation of the Department’s rail line. Investment continued in Iarnrod Eireann with the Statement of Strategy 2008-2010. introduction of new railcars and similarly in Bus Eireann with the introduction of accessible, environmentally friendly buses. 2008 was a challenging year but we also have a lot to show for Likewise the regional airports benefited from investment. A our efforts. An important feature in 2008 was our participation comprehensive report of developments under Transport 21 in the Organisational Review Programme (ORP), which was can be accessed at www.transport21.ie carried out by a team from the Department of an Taoiseach. During the review, all staff within my Department got an Safety across all transport modes is a key objective and I opportunity to participate in focus groups with the team and am delighted to be able to say that 2008 was notable for the engage in open and constructive discussion. The Report was significant decline in deaths on Irish roads, which fell below published in November 2008 and included an Action Plan, 300 fatalities for the first time since records began in 1961 to which is currently being implemented and will be reported on a total of 279. A Government decision in 2008 also provides in the 2009 annual report. for the set up of a combined Accident Investigation Agency to incorporate air, rail and maritime accident investigative Some other significant achievements in 2008 included: functions. • the signing of the Dublin Transport Authority Act into law, which for the first time, puts one transport body in charge I wish to thank all my staff, across all sectors, for their of all surface transport in the Greater Dublin Area; consistent hard work and dedication and to Minister Noel Dempsey TD and Minister of State Noel Ahern TD for their • the continuing focus on sustainable transport which support. I am confident that the difficulties that are evident in included a launch of a Public Consultation Document the Public Service generally at this time can be overcome by entitled “2020 Vision – Sustainable Travel & Transport” the remarkable talent and stamina that I have witnessed in this with a view to publication in 2009 of the new Sustainable the last year of my term as Secretary General. Travel and Transport Action Plan.

2008 was another year of significant progress in Transport 21 projects. Seven national road projects were completed, including Phases 1 and 2 of the M50 and seventeen major road projects were in construction at end of year, including Julie O’Neill the final phases of the major inter urban roads (MIUs). On Secretary General

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 02. Foreword by the Secretary General 7 01 - Statement by the Minister 02 - Foreword by the Secretary General 03 - Review by Sector APPENDICES Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Appendix V Appendix VI Appendix VII

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 01. Integration 8 03 - Review by Sector

SUSTAINABILITY AND Corporate Governance During 2008, the Department completed a review of the INTEGRATION corporate governance of its State agencies and introduced new measures aimed at establishing a clearer mandate for Sustainability each agency, improving reporting on compliance with the In February 2008, the Department published a consultation Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and document entitled “2020 Vision – Sustainable Travel & putting in place more structured arrangements for interaction Transport”. Almost 500 responses were received which between the Department and its agencies on governance provided an important input into the preparation of a issues. sustainable travel and transport action plan.

Public Transport Accessibility A review of Transport Access for All, the Department’s Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, was undertaken in 2008 and a new sectoral plan was in preparation at the year end. The implementation of actions under the Plan progressed satisfactorily during the year.

North/South Cooperation The Department continued discussions in 2008 with the Northern Ireland authorities under the North/South Ministerial Council and the members of the British Irish Council on advancing co-operation on a number of transport matters. A Transport Sectoral Meeting of the North South Ministerial Council took place on 21 May 2008 and meetings of the British Irish Council took place on 7 March and 3 June 2008. Topics discussed are set out in Appendix IV (page 41)

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 03. Review by Sector 9 processed as quickly as possible. Determinations have already PUBLIC TRANSPORT been made in respect of over 85% of the applications and Public Transport Investment submissions made to the Department in 2008. Investment in the upgrading of public transport infrastructure and services was maintained at a high level in 2008, totaling CIÉ Subvention State subvention paid to CIÉ for the provision of socially €888.2m. This enabled the completion of the second Railway necessary, but non-commercial services, increased in 2008 Safety Programme (2004-2008) and the DART Refurbishment to €308.6 million from €306.6 million in 2007. A Cost and Project, and the progression of others such as the Kildare Efficiency Review of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann commenced Route Project, the first phase of the Western Rail Corridor, during 2008. Initial findings during the year identified scope for and the Luas extensions to Cherrywood and the Docklands. greater efficiencies in Dublin Bus. However, Bus Éireann was Planning was also progressed on projects such as Metro North found to be largely efficient. and the DART Underground. For full details see the Transport 21 Annual Report, which may be accessed at: http://www.Transport 21.ie/Publications/upload/File/T21_ During 2008 the Department commenced preparatory Annual_Report_2008_eng.pdf work to ensure compliance with the requirements for public passenger transport services by rail and road as determined Public Transport Regulation by EU Regulation No. 1370/2007. The Regulation requires the The Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 was enacted. This introduction of public service contracts with transport providers provides for a single agency to take charge of surface transport operating services under exclusive rights and/or in receipt of in the Greater Dublin Area and establishes a new contractual compensation for the provision of public transport services. structure relating to the provision of subvented bus and rail services in the Greater Dublin Area. Fares In December 2008, the Minister approved an average 10% Proposals for a new bus route licensing regime are contained fares increase for Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann in the Public Transport Regulation Bill which is currently being and 6% for Luas services. drafted. The Bill will encompass provisions relating to the subvented bus and rail market outside the Greater Dublin Area, Railway Safety in a manner consistent with EU Regulation No. 1370/2007 on The second Railway Safety Programme (2004-2008) was public service obligations. completed. A Value for Money Expenditure Review of the Railway Safety Programme (2004 – 2008) was also completed, Continued progress has been achieved in ensuring that providing a comprehensive review of the prioritisation of applications made by private bus operators for bus route safety expenditure and recommendations for future funding licences and submissions from the state bus companies in proposals. Work commenced on planning a third Railway Safety relation to new services and alterations to existing services are Programme.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 03. Review by Sector 10 Rural Transport Programme (RTP) ROAD TRANSPORT Passenger numbers under the RTP increased by 20% to 1.2m and the number of services operated increased from Road Investment 121,000 to 146,000. During 2008, 140 kms of national roads opened to traffic, 140 kms commenced and 465 kms was under construction. Cross-Border Community-based Rural Transport The Major Inter Urban routes remain on target for completion A cross border rural community transport pilot project in 2010. Highlights in 2008 included the opening of over was established, in Fermanagh/South Tyrone and Leitrim 80kms of motorway on the M8 Dublin Cork road, 30 kms West/Cavan. on the M6 to Galway and 20kms on the M9 to Waterford.

Over €600m was invested in regional and local roads in 2008, resulting in the following output: • 4,200 kms of road maintained (Restoration Maintenance Programme) • 2,500 kms of road strengthened (Restoration Improvement Programme) • 140 kms of road constructed (Specific Grant Schemes)

A Value for Money Review, concluded in October 2008, on a regional and local roads investment measure introduced in 2000 to provide grants for roads to facilitate housing and related development. This programme, under which 44 schemes were funded across 15 local authorities, was a direct response to recommendations in reports on the Irish Housing Market produced by Peter Bacon & Associates. The review’s conclusion is that strategic and local roads are worthy of investment and that the programme has been effective in delivering outputs and outcomes, although overall costs were greater than originally anticipated. The report includes 24 separate recommendations, which relate mainly to the processes of evaluation, project selection and cost control. All recommendations are now in the process of implementation.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 03. Review by Sector 11 Motorway Designation MARITIME TRANSPORT 9 sections of high quality dual carriageway (over 250kms) were re-designated as motorways. Paris Memorandum of Understanding Ireland gained Paris Memorandum of Understanding “White Barrier Free Tolling List” status in 2008, reflecting an above average performance Barrier free tolling was introduced on the M50 in August 2008 for Irish flagged ships abroad. No Irish ship was detained resulting in journey time reductions. abroad during the year for breaches of safety regulations. International standards in relation to foreign flagged vessels Vehicles were implemented through the inspection of ships calling to ‘Change of Vehicle Ownership’ procedures for motor dealers Irish ports in accordance with the Paris MOU on Port State went on-line in June 2008 and by year end over 60% of Control. The work done on delivering SafeSeasIreland, a web dealers had registered to use this service. based information portal on ship movements in Irish waters, also resulted in a nomination for an IT excellence award. Re- Arrangements to identify ‘written-off’ vehicles being put back election of Ireland to chair the Paris MOU is also international on the road were introduced in July 2008 and by end year over recognition of our continuing commitment to maritime safety. 1,000 vehicles had been detected and their owners notified. Merchant Shipping Bill Road Safety Work continued on the preparation of a Merchant Shipping 2008 was notable for the significant decline in deaths on Irish Bill for publication in 2009. This will, update maritime safety roads, which fell below 300 fatalities for the first time since law to give further effect to the International Convention for the records began in 1961 to a total of 279. Safety of Life at Sea, provide for access to passenger vessels for persons with reduced mobility and enable sunken vessels The Road Safety Authority reduced driving test waiting times to be raised. It will also give the force of law to the Maritime below 10 weeks. The road traffic and vehicle standards Labour Convention 2006 and amend the Merchant Shipping legislative framework was strengthened including speed limit Acts 1894 to 2005. amendments, the implementation of a maximum vehicle height limit of 4.65 metres, the introduction of compulsory training Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and certification requirements for professional drivers and the The Irish Coast Guard responded to 1,876 incidents saving 187 transposition and implementation of EU Directives on a variety lives and providing assistance to almost 3,000 people. Over of vehicle standards. 63,000 marine safety and pollution broadcasts were issued and 22 pollution and salvage incidents were responded to.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 03. Review by Sector 12 Regulation activity identified in areas of maritime cluster development, Eleven statutory instruments were made during 2008, to give ports benchmarking and research. effect to international and domestic legislation which enhances maritime safety. Safety Management Systems on the Domestic Work commenced on an independent review of the future Passenger Ship Fleet were developed and implemented of Dublin Port. together with the Fishing Vessel Survey Programme for vessels in the 15 to 24-metre category. A Service Level Agreement The Irish Tonnage Tax regime for ships was also reviewed in was signed between the IRCG and the Department of 2008. It concluded that the scheme was working satisfactorily Defence. and in line with other EU Member State regimes.

The consultation on a proposed new vessel registration River Moy Harbour was transferred to Mayo County Council system was completed and legislation to give effect to it is in in 2008. preparation. The report of the Maritime Passenger Transport Forum on accessibility for mobility impaired passengers on Maritime Security and Safety passenger ships and at ports was published. US Coast Guard security personnel visited Irish Maritime Security facilities during 2008 and a UK Coastguard A Government decision on the future arrangements for the operational efficiency audit of the marine rescue co-ordination discharge of marine rescue co-ordination functions was taken centres in Dublin, Malin and Valentia was completed, which on 2 December 2008. This cleared the way to begin on an found the Centres were of an operationally efficient standard. upgrade of the Irish Coast Guard’s Radio Communications and IT systems. The rollout of a new national digital paging system to alert Coast guard volunteers to incidents was completed.

Ports and Shipping Commercial port investment in 2008 amounted to €47million, principally related to infrastructure related improvements in the ports of Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Dun Laoghaire, Shannon Foynes and Drogheda.

The review and evaluation of the Irish Maritime Development Office was completed in 2008, following widespread consultation with the shipping industry and representative organisations. It concluded that there was potential for further

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 03. Review by Sector 13 • the Single European Sky ATM Research programme called AVIATION SESAR is to develop the future technology which will be applied across Europe; and EU-US Open Skies Agreement • the competence of the European Aviation Safety Agency is On 30 March 2008 the provisions of the first stage of the EU- to be extended to provide for central safety oversight of air US “Open Skies” Agreement came into effect. The Open Skies traffic management and air navigation services. agreement removes certain traffic restrictions and harmonises the regulatory framework in the transatlantic aviation sector. A key element of the SES-II package is the proposed political Negotiations on a Second Stage Open Skies Agreement commitment to the establishment of Functional Airspace commenced on 15 and 16 May 2008 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Blocks (FABs) as a means for providing better performance. Priorities for the EU, during this stage, are further liberalisation This is an area where Ireland and the UK are ahead of Europe of ownership and control, further regulatory convergence and generally, as the first FAB to be finalised in accordance with safeguarding the environment. the first Single Sky package was announced at the Transport Shannon Tourism and Economic Development Plan Council in June 2008. To assist Shannon Airport and the wider region to adapt to the Air Traffic Controller Regulations new arrangements under EU-US Open Skies Agreement, the The Minister made the European Communities (Air Traffic Department prepared (in consultation with other Government Controller Licence) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 305 of 2008) Departments) an Economic and Tourism Development Plan for that prescribe the regulatory framework for the licensing of the Shannon Airport catchment area that was published on 24 student air traffic controllers and air traffic controllers for the January 2008 on the Department’s website www.transport.ie purpose of providing services to general air traffic. Aer Lingus Shareholding Eurocontrol Convention The State’s shareholding in Aer Lingus stands at 25.12%. Ireland ratified the Revised Eurocontrol Convention and the EU Single European Sky Accession Protocol, and the Instruments of Ratification were formally deposited with the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs A revision of the first package of Single European Sky (SES) in December. regulations, adopted in 2004, was agreed by the European Commission in June 2008. Adoption of the Proposal is State Airports expected in 2009. This focuses on three key areas: During the year there was a successful conclusion to the • the existing Single Sky legislation is to be developed to extensive negotiations with U.S. authorities on the introduction deal more directly with performance and environmental of pre-clearance in the state for persons travelling by air challenges; to the US. The Minister and Secretary Chertoff of the U.S.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 03. Review by Sector 14 Department of Homeland Security signed a pre-clearance Aviation Regulation agreement on 17 November 2008. In July 2008 the Minister signed the European Communities (Rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility Following submission of business plans by the boards of the when travelling by air) Regulations, 2008. These Regulations three airport authorities the Minister accepted their view that it designate the Commission for Aviation Regulation as the would be best to defer the separation of the three airports until National Enforcement Body (NEB) in Ireland and provide for 2011 given the current very difficult aviation market. appropriate penalties and sanctions for non-compliance. They transposed Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2006 concerning the The DAA issued a €600 million Eurobond in June 2008 to rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility finance its Capital Investment Programme in the coming years. when travelling by air. This was one of very few successful corporate bond issues in difficult credit market conditions. Aviation Security During 2008, the Department expanded the programme of Consultants were commissioned by the Department in July monitoring and testing of security systems throughout the 2008 and completed a report on the Terminal 2 operator aviation sector. The Department conducted aviation security competition in November 2008. Following consideration of the audits of Galway Airport in September and Shannon Airport in report, the Department expects to be in a position to announce November. The outcome of the audits was very positive overall the decision on the competition in 2009. and some deficiencies identified have already been rectified.

Regional Airports A European Commission audit of the Aviation Security Division During the year grants amounting to more than €9 million were of the Department, as the designated authority for monitoring paid to the six regional airports under the Regional Airports aviation security arrangements in the State, took place in Capital Expenditure Grant Scheme. In addition, just over €5 December 2007. No serious deficiencies were found and million was paid in respect of a runway safety project at Derry a detailed action plan to rectify identified deficiencies was Airport under a co-financing arrangement agreed with the UK submitted to the Commission on 30 June 2008 who accepted Government. Subvention amounting to €2.74 million was paid the action plan and advised that the audit file was considered to two of the regional airports under the Operational Subvention ‘closed’. Scheme. A new Air Cargo Security Programme and associated Guidelines Following a tendering process, contracts worth€44.8 million for industry in order to meet our obligations under a revised EU were awarded to Aer Arann and Ryanair for the operation of Regulation were issued early in 2008. In order to meet the new PSO air services connecting Donegal, Derry, Sligo, Knock, requirements, the Aviation Security Division undertook on-site Galway and Kerry Airports with Dublin for the period July 2008 inspections of cargo companies, assessed their cargo security to July 2011. programmes and conducted numerous follow-up activities.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 03. Review by Sector 15 DELIVERY Staff Training and Development In 2008, the Strategic Human Resources Unit focused Organisational Review Programme (ORP) on the delivery of training and development requirements In 2007 the Government approved the commencement of identified by staff and their managers through the an Organisational Review Programme (ORP). The reviews Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). are intended to provide an examination of an organisation’s In line with our commitment under Towards 2016, the capacity to achieve its strategic goals. This Department was delivery of ECDL training to Department staff commenced in one of the first three Departments to be examined under the December 2008. The Unit also delivered information sessions Programme. on the ‘Positive Working Environment’ policy to all staff during the year. A comprehensive in-house induction programme The review was carried out during 2008 in full consultation was developed and delivered in the last quarter of 2008 with with staff, our agencies and stakeholders. A report was the aim of delivering such training to every new staff member prepared by the ORP team and an action plan to respond to within 12 weeks of his/her arrival in the Department. the findings of the report was prepared by the Department for publication with the Report. The Report incorporating The total spend on staff training and development in 2008 € the action plans for the three Departments reviewed was was 1,054,739. This represented 3.11% of total payroll costs. published on the 26 November 2008 and is available on our A total of 1405 training days were delivered to staff in 2008. website, www.transport.ie and at www.orp.ie Education Refunds Staffing The Department encourages staff to pursue third level In 2008, the Government decided to amalgamate the three qualifications in their own time and will undertake to refund accident investigation bodies of the Department of Transport up to 100% of certain third level fee courses. (Air Accident Investigation Unit, Marine Casualty Investigation Board and Rail Accident Investigation). A Working Group, consisting of an externally appointed Chairman and representatives of the three investigative bodies, was formed to develop an implementation plan.

Accommodation Significant progress was made during 2008 on a major refurbishment of the Department’s premises in Leeson Lane, Dublin. This will contribute to a reduction from six to three buildings occupied by the Department in central Dublin.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 03. Review by Sector 16 01 - Statement by the Minister 02 - Foreword by the Secretary General 03 - Review by Sector APPENDICES Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Appendix V Appendix VI Appendix VII

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / 01. Integration 17 APPENDIX I - Progress on Strategies

Reporting Progress on Individual Strategies in SoS Appendix I summarises progress on the strategies set out in the Department’s Statement of Strategy.

The Appendix does not include a progress report in the case of strategies where progress was normal or as expected and there is nothing noteworthy to report for 2008. SUSTAINABILITY AND INTEGRATION

Objective: To ensure that travel and transport trends become sustainable Strategy Reporting on 2008 Ensure that transport policies contribute now On the 25 February 2008, the Department launched a Public and in the future to economic growth, social Consultation Document entitled “2020 Vision – Sustainable Travel cohesion and the protection of the environment & Transport” on issues relating to sustainable travel and transport with the aim of developing a sustainable travel and transport action Promote increased use of sustainable modes of plan to 2020. Almost 500 responses were received. The formulation transport (walking, cycling and public transport) of policies involved intensive negotiations with other Government Departments to ensure the alignment of policies across all areas of Promote measures which reduce the need for Government. The action plan was published on 5 February 2009. travel In December 2008 the Department funded and launched Ireland’s first demonstrator Hybrid Electric bus. Work effectively with other relevant Government Departments, local authorities and agencies, Dublin Bus were mandated to convert 10 of the new buses including the Dublin Transport Authority once currently on order to 30% biofuel mix to evaluate how established, to ensure that complementary this can be rolled out to other buses in the fleet. strategies are developed and implemented to CIE have been asked to advise on the steps necessary to have progress sustainable development the entire fleet, buses and rail engines, use a 5% biofuel mix.

These initiatives are a first step in moving public transport fleets to more energy efficient and environmentally friendly models.

The Green Schools initiative, run by An Taisce, and funded by the Department of Transport continued to be rolled out. A further 267 schools joined in 2008 bringing to 317 the number of schools participating in 2008.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 18 Objective: To align transport, spatial and land use policies

Strategy Reporting on 2008

Collaborate with the Department of Under consideration. Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure that the relevant local authorities prepare APPENDIXintegrated land use and transportation I: strategiesProgress on Strategies for the remaining National Spatial Strategy gateways and hubs

Ensure that the relevant local authorities These studies are to be completed in 2009. conduct feasibility studies for light rail and bus rapid transit in Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick as part of the development or review of integrated land use and transportation strategies for the regions in question

Support the preparation of a new long-term The Department actively participated in preparatory work by the Dublin integrated transportation strategy for the Greater Transportation Office on the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy Dublin Area, as a successor for A Platform for 2010-2030 “2030 Vision”. Change

Objective: To develop a more integrated transport system so that the different transport modes complement each other through improved interfacing of infrastructure, services, information and payment systems Strategy Reporting on 2008 Set up a Dublin Transport Authority with powers The Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 was enacted on 16 July 2008. to deliver an effective, efficient, coherent and integrated surface transport system in the Greater Dublin Area

Deliver a smartcard integrated ticketing system Progress continued to be made on this project in 2008. for the Greater Dublin Area

Deliver real-time integrated public transport Progress continued to be made on this project in 2008. passenger information system for the Greater Dublin Area Promote Intelligent Transport Systems The Department undertook an analysis of the results of the public consultation on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Arising from this, the Department has included proposals on ITS in its Smarter Travel Action Plan.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 19 Objective: To continue to develop an accessible transport system Strategy Reporting on 2008 Carry out a review of Transport for All, the A review of the Sectoral Plan was undertaken and completed in 2008. Department’s current Sectoral Plan under the 2005 Disability Act

Pending completion of the above review, 74% of the Dublin Bus fleet is low floor wheelchair accessible. implement the current Sectoral Plan Bus Éireann city services are all low floor wheelchair accessible buses. The Company has purchased a number of new wheelchair accessible coaches and preparations are underway for in-service trials on 2 routes.

All suburban trains are now composed of accessible rolling stock.

Work is underway on accessibility improvements at Cork, Dublin and Rosslare international ferry ports.

Objective: To provide a long-term capital investment framework for the development of an integrated transport system Strategy Reporting on 2008 Prepare a new long-term capital investment Preliminary work was undertaken in 2008. The DTO work on a new framework as a successor to Transport 21 transportation strategy for the Greater Dublin Area and the light rail/bus (2006-2015) rapid transit studies will provide an input into the review of Transport 21.

Objective: To ensure widespread awareness of Transport 21, its aims, proposals and progress

Strategy Reporting on 2008 Implement an information and communications The Transport 21 annual progress report on 2008 and two Transport 21 strategy, which uses various appropriate media Newsletters were published during the year. In April 2008, an advertising to inform stakeholders and the general public campaign was launched through television, radio, outdoor advertising and about Transport 21, its aims, projects and print media regionally and nationally to raise awareness of Transport 21. In programmes and the progress being made the light of the economic downturn, this campaign was terminated in the middle of the year. With the assistance of the regional authorities, Transport 21 roadshows were held in May in Wexford, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Navan, Mullingar, Drogheda, Dublin and Cavan. Maintain and develop Transport 21 website A re-vamped Transport 21 website was launched in April. This provided a as key information point for the public and for more user-friendly resource on the investment programme. users on the Transport 21 programme Report on progress to Government and the The Transport 21 Annual Report was published. Oireachtas

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 20 Objective: To ensure that Transport 21 investment is delivered efficiently and cost effectively, making use of industry best practice and providing value for money and to achieve the successful closure of the EU European Regional Development Fund assisted Economic and Social Infrastructure Operational Programme Strategy Reporting on 2008 Promote, oversee, monitor and support the The Transport 21 Monitoring Group, comprised of high level representatives of efficient and cost effective delivery of Transport relevant Government Departments and the Transport implementing agencies, APPENDIX21, through the relevant agencies I: Progressmet on five occasions on in 2008. Strategies At each meeting, progress on Transport 21 projects and programmes and expenditure was reviewed.

The Transport 21 Programme Board comprises senior officials in the Department of Transport with responsibility for oversight of the implementation of Transport 21 projects and programmes. In 2008, the Board met on fourteen occasions. It reviewed project progress and funding requirements. Ensure that investment is delivered in The Transport 21 audit programme findings verified that the implementing accordance with the Department of Finance agencies were continuing to appraise Transport 21 projects in accordance Capital Appraisal and Management Guidelines with the Department of Transport’s “Guidelines on a Common Appraisal (2005) and Value for Money Indicators (2005) Framework” and the Department of Finance’s “Guidelines for the Appraisal and Management of Capital Expenditure Proposals in the Public Sector”. Enhance the common appraisal framework for The Department of Transport initiated a review of its Common Appraisal all Transport 21 projects to ensure consistency Framework in 2008 and a revised draft of the framework was prepared. in project appraisal and approval and to take Observations from the transport agencies on the amended framework are now account of environmental factors in the process of being collated. These will be considered together with any matters arising from the review of Capital Appraisal Guidelines currently being undertaken by the Department of Finance. When this is complete, the revised Common Appraisal Framework will be transmitted to the relevant agencies for implementation. Carry out a rolling programme of project and Consultants Steer Davies Gleave and Booz & Company were engaged by the programme audits to assess compliance with Department of Transport in 2007 to review respectively (i) the appraisal and the relevant guidelines and efficient delivery of (ii) the financial and physical progress of selected Transport 21 projects. Ten Transport 21 projects and programmes audits were conducted during 2008. The audits carried out relate to projects that have a total estimated capital cost of €2,585 million (or 8% of the overall Transport 21 allocation). Manage the formal closure of the Economic The Department of Transport is the “Managing Authority” for the Economic and Social Infrastructure Operational and Social Infrastructure Operational Programme 2000-2006 (ESIOP) and Programme so has lead responsibility for the closure of this programme. This Programme came to a formal end on 31 December 2006. However, expenditure on projects which are in receipt of ERDF assistance remains eligible for a further two years beyond 2006. The cumulative amount of aid drawn down or claimed at the end of 2008 was €976 million. Of this sum, €900 million was in respect of projects under the aegis of the Department of Transport, of which €589 million relates to national roads and €311 million relates to public transport including the LUAS Line A project in Dublin and mainline and suburban rail projects. During 2008, further expenditure totalling approximately €100 million was recorded by the Managing Authority for notification to the European Commission for EU aid purposes.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 21 Objective: To ensure effective North/South co-ordination and enhance British-Irish cooperation

Strategy Reporting on 2008 Engage with the North/South Ministerial Council A Transport Sectoral Meeting of the North South Ministerial Council took and the British-Irish Council place on the 21 May 2008 at which the following were discussed:

Restoration of two bridges on the Tyrone/Monaghan Border Narrow Water Bridge A5 and A8 Major Roads Projects Dublin-Belfast Rail Service Rail Links in the North West City of Derry Airport Road Safety Border Community based Rural Transport Sustainable Transport Rapid Transit Freight Transport Study

Meetings of the British Irish Council took place on the 7 March and 3 June 2008 with discussions ongoing on initiatives of mutual interest e.g. Eco Towns, Sustainable Travel Towns, cycling Demonstration Towns and Civitas.

Objective: To ensure Ireland is well positioned to influence international developments, especially in the EU context Strategy Reporting on 2008 Progress the transposition of EU legislation into European Communities Regulations made during 2008 are listed in Irish law Appendix III.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 22 Objective: To provide effective governance of our State agencies

Strategy Reporting on 2008 Provide a clear mandate to each of our State Significantly enhanced corporate governance arrangements for our agencies and monitor their performance agencies were put in place during 2008 to monitor their performance, ensure compliance with the Code of Practice, and put in place a structured APPENDIXEnsure compliance by agencies I: with the Progressframework for engagement on withStrategies the agencies. Government Code of Practice

Ensure that regular structured engagement takes place at an appropriate level with all agencies, as a means of reviewing performance and ensuring that the Department’s objectives are being met

Objective: To implement regulatory reform

Strategy Reporting on 2008 Continuously keep regulatory structures and This is being done arising from follow up to Organisation Review Programme regulation under review (ORP) and the Department’s participation in the Interdepartmental Group on Economic Regulation. Conduct regulatory impact analyses (RIAs) RIA’s are undertaken as part of new regulatory measures. where required by Government policy

Participate pro-actively in the Inter- The Department is participating in an Interdepartmental Group on Departmental Group charged with consideration Economic Regulation. of further matters related to the economic regulatory environment

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 23 PUBLIC TRANSPORT Objective: To expand and improve the capacity, usage, quality, accessibility, safety, sustainability, and integration of Ireland’s public transport system Strategy Reporting on 2008 Provide the policy, legislative, institutional and This is being done under Transport 21 Investment Programme. Also Dublin funding framework for the implementation of Transport Authority Act was enacted and work continued on a Public a prioritised investment programme for public Transport Regulation Bill. transport

Monitor and support delivery of public transport Regular meetings took place with CIE companies, RPA and DTO on project investment programmes by Iarnród Éireann, delivery. Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath, the Railway Procurement Agency and other State agencies, Transport 21 Dublin Stakeholder Group involving transport agencies, so as to secure optimum efficiency and timely Dublin City Council and business interests was established in 2008. delivery

Promote the appropriate use of non-Exchequer A number of rail projects under Transport 21 are being provided on sources of funding, including public-private the basis of PPPs and development levies. partnerships and development levies and contributions, to support the investment programme

Provide adequate support for bus priority, The Department invested €57.9m in Traffic Management Grants in traffic management and demand management the GDA and €12.1m in the Regional Cities. measures

Support the continued development of the Rural 2008 saw the commencement of services under the Rural Transport Transport Programme Programme in County Louth, the last county to have such services. Bus Átha Cliath and Bus Éireann.

Provide adequate support for and ensure Cost & efficiency review of BÁC & BÉ commenced. value for money, transparency and service improvements in respect of State public service Preparations commenced for drafting of public service contracts compliant obligation payments for public transport services with EC Regulation 1370/2007 and National legislation concluded.

Memoranda of Understanding with the CIE companies was agreed.

Support measures to promote better integration Progress was made across a range of projects in this category. of public transport, including physical interchanges, park and ride, integrated ticketing, and integrated information provision, across the public transport network, particularly in the Greater Dublin area

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 24 Objective: To ensure that the existing regulatory regimes in place in respect of rail transport, bus transport and taxi services are implemented in line with relevant national and EU legislation and to modernise them in line with developments at EU level and Government commitments in the Programme for Government Strategy Reporting on 2008 Pending the reform of the bus route licensing Applications continued to be processed in accordance with the existing APPENDIXregime, continue to process applications I: fromProgress legislation pending onthe reform Strategies of the licensing regime. bus operators in accordance with provisions currently in place Ensure that we are in full compliance with our The Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 provided for a new contractual EU obligations in relation to public service structure relating to the provision of subvented bus and rail services in the obligations for bus and rail Greater Dublin Area consistent with EU obligations. Develop proposals for reform of the legislative The preparation of a draft General Scheme of a Bill to give effect to these framework governing the licensing of bus routes proposals advanced significantly in 2008. so as to provide a level playing field for all market participants including an examination in that context of the need for a National Transport Regulator Ensure that we are in full compliance with our Proposals for new Statutory Instruments were in preparation. EU obligations in relation to access to the rail market for passenger and freight services, including infrastructure charging, interoperability and passenger rights Ensure the full implementation of the Taxi Most of the provisions of the Act are being implemented by the Commission Regulation Act 2003 for Taxi Regulation.

Objective: To ensure that railway infrastructure and services are provided, managed and used in a manner that protects people from death and injury Strategy Reporting on 2008 Oversee the independent regulatory framework S.I. 61/2008 amending the Railway Safety Act 2005 completed the for railway safety and adapt legislation as transposition of the Railway Safety Directive 2004/49/EC. necessary, including as required by EU legislation

Promote, oversee, monitor and support the A Value for Money Expenditure Review of the Railway Safety Programme effective implementation of a prioritised safety 2004 – 2008 was completed, providing a comprehensive review of the investment programme for the Iarnród Eireann prioritisation of safety expenditure and recommendations for future funding network proposals.

Support the Railway Safety Commission in its Regular meetings take place with the Commission on progressing its role. statutory role

Support the development of railway safety policy The Department participates in meetings with Northern Ireland, UK and EU at EU level authorities on the further development of rail safety issues.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 25 ROADS Objective: To upgrade the national, regional and local road networks and expand capacity, in order to improve mobility, reliability and accessibility and lead to reduced transport costs and absolute journey times on the national road networks Strategy Reporting on 2008 To provide a policy, legislative and funding A number of sections of high quality dual carriageways on the major framework for investment in national roads interurban routes were redesignated as motorways at the request of the NRA under Section 8 of the Roads Act 2007. A technical revision was made to an earlier SI to streamline the NRA application process to An Bord Pleanála for the construction of Service Areas, motorways, busways and protected road schemes.

Monitor and support delivery of national roads Ongoing monitoring within the National Roads Policy Division of NRA improvement and maintenance programmes by the expenditure and auditing of the function was undertaken during the NRA, so as to secure optimum efficiency and timely course of 2008. The NRA and the Division’s staff maintained strong delivery contact throughout the year and the NRA met its expenditure targets as agreed. The completion of the five major interurban routes and the M50 upgrade are all currently on target for delivery in 2010.

Promote the appropriate use of public private Good progress was made in 2008 on the remaining six schemes in the partnerships to support the national road investment current national roads toll-based PPP programme. These schemes are programme on course to be delivered on time (by end 2010) and within budget.

Following a Government review of the financing arrangements for Transport 21 in 2008, the NRA was authorised to raise a further €1 billion in private sector construction finance by developing a number of unitary payment (non-toll) based PPP schemes. The NRA identified four projects as suitable candidates for advancement under a Second PPP Roads Programme.

Monitor and support the implementation through Significant investment in regional and local roads continued in 2008 local authorities of programmes under the National with improvement works undertaken on nearly 7,200 kms of road. Development Plan for the improvement and maintenance of local and regional roads, so as to secure optimum efficiency and timely delivery

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 26 Objective: To promote the safer use of our roads

Strategy Reporting on 2008 Implement more efficient systems for regulating During 2008, the Department continued to process and issue licences access to the profession of road transport operator, to operators within its customer charter targets. APPENDIXtaking account of EU legislation I: Progress on Strategies Consideration of EU proposals to up-date and consolidate legislation underpinning the regulation of the road transport operator sector continued in 2008.

Implement the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 A significant reduction in road fatalities was achieved during 2008. The introduction of random breath testing is seen as a major contributing factor in this reduction.

Maintain the computerised National Vehicle and Work is ongoing in this area in relation to cross-border initiatives on Driver File system and use it to facilitate the penalty points and tax evasion. implementation and enforcement of measures appropriate to road safety and vehicle and driver regulation generally, including the collection of motor tax

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 27 MARITIME Objective: To ensure investment in ports meets port capacity requirements and to facilitate the availability of commercial port services which are effective, competitive and cost efficient Strategy Reporting on 2008 Implement the ports sub-programme of the Investment in this programme continued through 2008. Consultants National Development Plan, 2007-2013, including were appointed in July 2008 to carry out the Dublin Port Study. the proposed study of Dublin Port

Continuously monitor port capacity proposals to Capacity is monitored under the Port Sub-Programme of the NDP. provide on time additional capacity in line with national and regional needs

Facilitate any infrastructure funding opportunities The Irish Maritime Development Office engaged a dedicated staff presented by the EU Motorways of the Sea initiative member to monitor this area, keep the Department and industry as part of the Trans-European Transport Network informed and maximise funding opportunities for Ireland.

Objective: To maintain and increase Irish based ship ownership/management and to develop the maritime cluster, so as to foster economic development and employment in the sector Strategy Reporting on 2008 Maintain/develop appropriate beneficial fiscal The Irish Tonnage Tax regime for ships was reviewed in 2008. It was regime for ship owners and operators agreed that it was working satisfactorily and in line with other EU Member State regimes. Review overall strategy for the shipping sector with IMDO review completed and potential for further activity identified in area Irish Maritime Development Office of maritime cluster development, ports benchmarking and research.

Support Irish Maritime Development Office in its Measures to confirm the IMDO’s functions relating to the Department of promotion of the shipping sector Transport were undertaken.

Objective: To implement the general strategic development framework for state regional harbours through transfer of ownership to local authorities or port companies Strategy Reporting on 2008 Encourage and facilitate the transfer of small One further regional harbour transferred this year. regional harbours to local control

Make funding available for remedial works at Funding of €3.7m was allocated in 2008. regional harbours

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 28 Objective: To minimise, through preventative measures, the number and severity of incidents from maritime activity within Ireland’s zone of responsibility, that lead to injury or loss of life or damage to property or to the environment Strategy Reporting on 2008 Ensure that Irish maritime safety, security and Ireland successfully moved in May 2008 from grey list of the Paris MOU APPENDIXship-source pollution prevention I: policies andProgress (representing average on performance Strategies on port state control) to the white list practices meet best international standards (i.e. above average performance).

Implement an effective enforcement regime and A successful US Coast Guard security audit was conducted at 3 Irish ports. maintain effective compliance programmes, The US team noted several examples of best practice in Irish ports they including audits, to meet international, EU and wish to share with ports in US. national requirements The Department applied in December 2008 to have the International Maritime Organisation conduct its Member State Audit Scheme of Ireland’s maritime administration. It is expected the audit will take place in the third quarter of 2010.

Support the provision of information, education The Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft has been and training to develop best practice maritime updated and reprinted and is available at a reduced cost of €2 per copy. safety

Influence attitudes and behaviours to focus on Safety on the Water media awareness campaigns (radio/print) were run accident prevention and water safety awareness over bank holiday weekends. Six Search and Rescue (SAR) demonstrations were performed around the coast.

Support the Marine Casualty Investigation Board A decision was made to amalgamate the MCIB into a single transport in the performance of its functions accident investigation body.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 29 Objective: To enhance delivery of maritime administration services and to safeguard national maritime interests in the international maritime community Strategy Reporting on 2008 Provide a consolidated and updated legislative Consolidation and review of Merchant Shipping Acts progressed in the period. base for Maritime Administration Ratification requirements for Maritime Labour Convention 2006 progressed.

Develop new legislation designed to Drafting of Merchant Shipping Bill was completed. target specific maritime safety, security or environmental issues Proposals for a new legislative framework for vessel registration in Ireland progressed. Represent Ireland’s position effectively in EU agreement was achieved on 8 December 2008 on all measures of the the international maritime community and 3rd maritime safety package. implement relevant international conventions and EU measures in a timely manner Develop the Department’s Irish Coast Guard Decentralisation to Drogheda has been deferred. and Maritime Administration taking account of national and international developments Establish a forum to stimulate stakeholder The report of the Maritime Passenger Transport Forum was published in participation and debate November. Develop online services, including registration of Safe Seas Ireland (SSI) eGovt. System was implemented, which facilitated ships for maritime administration the attainment of over 400 port state control inspections & all Ro-Ro passenger ship inspections. Develop and implement quality survey, There were 434 Port State Control inspections in 2008 with 28 detentions. inspection and certification programmes for Seafarer certification handled 349 cases in 2008. people, vessels and ports Passenger boat licensing/ship safety certification/tonnage certs processed in 2008 numbered 332. There were 25 RO-RO high speed passenger craft inspections.

Maritime Radio surveys numbered 188 with 586 radio operator certificates issued.

Support enhancement of Irish maritime Ireland became a member of the International Hydrographic Organisation navigation services, including development of in 2008. Recuitment of staff for Irish IHO Office is ongoing. up-to-date navigation charts

Develop monitoring mechanisms, in order to Safe Seas Ireland / Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) now increase awareness of the trends of marine in place. traffic and possible threats arising in waters off the Irish coast

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 30 Objective: To prevent, as far as possible, loss of life and damage to the marine environment by preparing for and ensuring an effective response to marine accidents Strategy Reporting on 2008 Provide maritime emergency management Marine and emergency alert and notification was provided through the services through public and voluntary bodies Marine Rescue Co-ordination and Sub Co-ordination Centres. and in cooperation with other States APPENDIXPromote greater cooperation and I: knowledge Progress A Service Level Agreement on wasStrategies signed between the Irish Coast Guard and sharing between the Coast Guard and the the Department of Defence in December 2008. Department of Defence Develop and co-ordinate an effective regime for IRCG incident command exercises to tier 2 level were completed. An preparedness and response to marine pollution external report on effectiveness of regime for responding to pollution and casualty incidents due is nearing completion. Provide an efficient and effective response to In 2008, the IRCG responded to 1,876 incidents. 2, 968 persons were marine accidents and incidents assisted and 187 lives were saved. IRCG volunteer teams were called out 707 times, and the IRCG helicopters were tasked on 450 missions. IRCG assisted Garda on 39 incidents and 132 missing person incidents. 63,062 marine safety and 742 pollution broadcasts were issued, and 22 pollution and salvage incidents were responded to. Continue investment in Coast Guard Modernisation, standardisation and upgrading of 10 Coast Guard Units was infrastructure and equipment commenced and/or completed. The IRCG fleet of vehicles and boats was updated, and uniforms and protective clothing provided for all 55 Coastal Units. Increase utilisation of Coast Guard volunteers The review of the Health & Safety Statement progressed in respect of all in the management and delivery of appropriate Coastal Units. services

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 31 AVIATION Objective: To ensure the sustainable development of the State and regional airports

Strategies Reporting on 2008 Facilitate the provision of additional terminal, On 17 December 2008 the Dublin Airport Authority announced that it will runway and pier capacity at Dublin Airport be reviewing its proposed capital investment programme for the period from required to cater for continuing passenger 2010 to 2014 and expects that it will be reduced significantly, reflecting the growth new, lower growth, forecast of passenger numbers during this period. These reductions, including a possible deferral of the planned new parallel runway at Dublin Airport, will not affect the scheduled completion of Terminal 2 by April 2010 and the associated infrastructure at Dublin Airport.

Once operational and financial readiness has Due to the emerging economic difficulties and the slowdown in the aviation been demonstrated under the State Airports sector generally the Minister decided to defer separation of the three State Act 2004, establish Cork and Shannon as airports until 2011. independent airports

In the context of the draft EU Airport Charges The Directive was not finalised by end 2008. Directive, review the approaches to good economic regulation, accountability and transparency in regulatory decision-making by the Commission for Aviation Regulation

Implement targeted safety and other During the year grants amounting to more than €9 million were paid to the investments in the regional airports and targeted six regional airports under the Regional Airports Capital Expenditure Grant subventions for regional air services Scheme.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 32 Objective: To facilitate the continued creation and sustainable growth of competitive air links, in order to promote the development of Irish business and tourism Strategies Reporting on 2008

Pursue the conclusion of liberal air transport • The EU US Open Skies Agreement was provisionally applied from agreements, at both the national and EU levels, to 30 March 2008. APPENDIXremove regulatory impediments I: to the inaugurationProgress • Negotiations on a second Strategies stage EU-US Agreement progressed. of new air services • EU Canada Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement was initialled 30 November 2008. • Bilateral negotiations were held with Egypt CAA in Cairo with a view to establishing a bilateral Air Service Agreement. • Consultations were initiated with civil aviation authorities of UAE, Thailand, India and China with a view to commencing formal bilateral negotiations at an appropriate time. • The Department participated on EU Commission steering committees for the negotiation of new Air Transport Agreements with third countries such as Canada, India, Australia and New Zealand.

Represent Ireland’s strategic aviation interests in The Department took an active part in the negotiations on the revision various international forums. Seek to influence of the EU ‘3rd Air Package’ Regulation, which updated the regulatory the evolving regulatory framework for aviation at framework for licensing of air carriers, access to intra-community EU level and in the wider international context to routes (including PSO routes) and transparency of air fares. A Statutory ensure that it continues to promote competition Instrument was signed by the Minister on 31 October to provide for and innovation in the market place and the penalties for non-compliance with the EU Regulation. sustainable development of the market for air services

Promote opportunities for Irish carriers in European • Statement of Intervention was submitted to the European Court of and International markets for air transport services First Instance (CFI) in April 2008 in relation to the Ryanair Appeal and perform the State’s functions as a significant against the EU Commission decision to prohibit its 2006 hostile minority shareholder in Aer Lingus, in conjunction takeover bid for Aer Lingus. with the Department of Finance • A new offer from Ryanair was being evaluated at year end.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 33 Objective: To provide for effective air navigation services

Strategies Reporting on 2008 Contribute to the ongoing development of Good progress was made in relation to the Second Single European Sky both Eurocontrol requirements relating to the Package. This package aims to reform the current air traffic management development of the Pan-European air traffic system to increase efficiency and eliminate delays. management system and the EU “Single Sky” initiative, and ensure their effective An Ireland/UK Functional Airspace Block (FAB) was agreed at the implementation in Ireland Transport Council in June. A FAB is a term used to describe the merging of existing airspace blocks to provide for more efficient air traffic management.

Other significant items completed during the year were: • Met Eireann was designated as an Air Navigation Services Provider under Single Sky Regulation No. 550/2004; • Directive 2006/23/EC on the creation of a Community Air Traffic Controller Licence was transposed into Irish Law, and • the ratification by Ireland of the Eurocontrol Convention and the EU Accession Protocol was completed.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 34 Objective: To ensure that Irish aviation safety and security policies and practices meet the highest international standards Strategies Reporting on 2008 Contribute proactively to the development Regulation (EC) No. 216/2008 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1592/2002 of safety policy at EU level, including the to extend the European Aviation Safety Agency’s remit to cover air proposed expansion of the functions of the operations, pilot licensing and third-country aircraft was adopted in APPENDIXEuropean Aviation Safety Agency I: and to theProgress February 2008. The on Regulation Strategies entered into force on 8 April 2008. S.I. development of safety standards at European No. 95 of 2008 (amending S.I. No. 469 of 2003), made by the Minister and international level for Transport on 7 April 2008, gave effect to the Regulation (EC) 216/2008 and renewed the role of the Irish Aviation Authority as competent authority Support the aviation regulation activities of the in the State for the purposes of the EASA regulation. Irish Aviation Authority In June 2008, the European Commission adopted the second package of legislation for a Single European Sky (SES II). One element of this package of legislation is a proposal to further extend the EASA’s remit to the safety of aerodromes, air traffic management and air navigation services. Negotiations on this proposal commenced in late 2008 and the Department worked closely with the Irish Aviation Authority in relation to the formulation of a policy position.

Ensure that the Department’s Air Accident The European Co-ordination Centre for Aviation Incident Reporting Systems Investigation Unit continues to operate to the (ECCAIRS) database became operational in the Unit in June 2008. All highest International standards and conducts reported accidents and incidents are now recorded on ECCAIRS and thorough, independent, impartial and timely ACCID/INCID reports are now generated by the database. investigations into air accidents and incidents that occur in the State A Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Working Group was established in preparation for pending ICAO Audit in 2010.

Implementation of quality control programme During 2008, the Department carried out a more comprehensive at State and Regional airports to ensure programme of monitoring and testing of security systems throughout the compliance with aviation security requirements aviation sector than in previous years. This included, for the first time, the conduct of aviation security audits by the Department at one State and one Regional airport.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 35 DELIVERY Objective:To deliver the goals of the Department through the maintenance of a highly motivated, professional and productive staff working with equal opportunity in a positive, harmonious and supportive environment Strategies Reporting on 2008 Implement a Human Resource Management The development of staff continued to be supported by the availability of a strategy which will facilitate a structured wide range of focused training opportunities designed to develop staff and approach to the assignment, development improve business performance. A particular emphasis was placed on the and promotion of staff, will meet business and development of information technology skills with a major ECDL training individual needs and recognise performance programme being started in late 2008. and capability in accordance with best practice

Continue to develop effective Partnership Plans to utilise training to overcome succession difficulties were evolved structures and to foster a positive working during 2008 and will be substantively developed and delivered in the environment, responsive to the needs of staff context of a new training strategy to be completed in 2009. The continuing open and pro-active approach to industrial relations issues and engagement with the partnership process has preserved a positive working environment. There was no loss of workdays in 2008 due to industrial action.

Work closely with staff and key stakeholders to In light of budgetary developments in 2008, the decision was taken by implement Government Decisions in relation to Government to defer a number of decentralisation projects, pending a decentralisation review in 2011.

This included the proposed moves of the National Roads Authority to Ballinasloe, the Irish Aviation Authority to Shannon, the CIE Group to Shannon, and the Railway Safety Commission together with air and marine safety functions to Drogheda.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 36 Objective:To provide a modern, efficient and effective financial management service, that ensures value for money Strategies Reporting on 2008

Provide assurance to the Accounting Officer The Internal Audit Unit in the Department continued to work effectively and APPENDIXin relation to the internal financial I: control, Progress risk to develop its capabilities on during Strategies 2008 and overall the Audit Committee is management and procurement systems of the satisfied with the quality and level of audit activity in the Department. Department

Objective:To develop an organisational structure that enables the Department and its staff to deliver effectively and efficiently in a modern, progressive environment Strategies Reporting on 2008 Consolidate and enhance the Department’s Significant progress was made during 2008 in progressing a major headquarters accommodation refurbishment of the Department’s premises in Leeson Lane Dublin. This will contribute to a reduction from six to three buildings occupied by the Department in central Dublin. Most of these refurbishment works will be undertaken in 2009. Participate in the Organisational Review Organisational Review Programme Report was published November 2008. Programme for the Irish civil service

Develop and implement our Customer Service A revised Customer Service Action Plan is being developed with a view to Action Plan finalisation in 2009.

Implement annual business planning and review A new Statement of Strategy for period 2008 – 2010 was published. The cycles business planning process was updated and monitored effectively.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX I: Progress on Strategies 37 APPENDIX II - Publications

Statement of Strategy Statement of Strategy 2008-2010 was published on our website in April and printed versions of the Strategy Statement were circulated in June.

2007 Annual Report The 2007 Annual Report published on the website in August, with CD-ROM editions circulated in September 2008.

A study on the cost of motor Insurance for young persons was published in 2008. The report found that that young persons have had a substantial reduction in motor insurance costs from 2001 to 2007 and more young persons were taking out car insurance than before (at a time when there was a net decrease in the population of this age group). In terms of quoted insurance costs, young persons have benefited the most.

Transport 21 2007 Annual Progress Report to Government

Transport 21 Newsletter (2)

Irish Bulletin of Vehicle and Driver Statistics 2007

Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX II: Publications 38 APPENDIX I:III - ProgressLegislation on 2008Strategies

Primary 15 /2008 Dublin Transport Authority Act

Secondary 305/2008 European Communities (Air Traffic Controller Licence) Regulations 2008 95/2008 European Communities (European Aviation Safety Agency) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 283/2008 European Communities (Harmonisation of Technical Requirements and Administration Procedures in the Field of Civil Aviation) Regulations 2008 299/2008 European Communities (Rights of Disable Persons and Persons with Reduced Mobility when Travelling by Air) Regulations 2008 426/2008 European Communities (Common Rules for the Operation of Air Services in the Community) Regulations 2008 116/2008 European Communities (Civil Aviation Security) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 49/2008 Roads (Schemes) (Forms) Regulations 2008 279/2008 Roads Act 2007 (Declaration of Motorways) Order 2008

62/2008 European Communities (Road Transport) (Working Conditions and Road Safety) Regulations 2008 91/2008 European Communities (Vehicle Drivers Certificate of Competence) Regulations 2008 118/2008 Road Traffic (Retreaded Tyres) Regulations 2008 150/2008 Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 195/2008 European Communities (Mechanically Propelled Vehicle Entry Into Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 196/2008 European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 197/2008 European Communities (Passenger Car Entry Into Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2008. 311/2008 European Communities (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

312/2008 Road Traffic (Driving Mirrors-Requirements Vehicles) Regulations 2008 359/2008 European Communities (Vehicle Drivers Certificate of Competence) (No. 2) Regulations 2008. 366/2008 Road Traffic (Construction & Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 464/2008 European Communities (Recognition of Driving Licences of other Member States) 2008 471/2008 Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 546/2008 Road Traffic (Ordinary Speed Limits - Buses, Heavy Goods Vehicles, etc) Regulations 2008

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX III: Legislation Passed 2008 39 588/2008 Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 589/2008 Road Traffic (Weight Laden of 5 Axle Articulated Vehicles) Regulations 2008 590/2008 Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 360/2008 Harbour Rates (Tralee and Fenit Pier and Harbour) Order 2008

387/2008 Harbours Act 1996 (River Moy Commissioners) Transfer Order 2008 61/2008 Rail Safety 291/2008 Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 (Parts 1,7,8 and 9) (Commencement) Order 2008 248/2008 Transposition of the EU Fifth Directive on Motor Insurance 63/2008 Fishing Vessel (Personal Flotation Devices) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 60/2008 European Communities (Maritime) (International Safety Management Code) Regulations 2008 82/2008 Sea Pollution (Control of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships) Regulations 2008 120/2008 Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (Part 2) Commencement Order 2008 217/2008 Sea Pollution (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2008 246/2008 Fishing Vessel (Fees) Regulations 2008 281/2008 Sea Pollution (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 282/2008 Sea Pollution (Prevention of Pollution by Oil) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 372/2008 Sea Pollution (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships)(Amendment)(No. 2) Regulations 2008 390/2008 Merchant Shipping Fees (Amendment) Order 2008 553/2008 Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention) (Countries of Acceptance) Order 2008

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX III: Legislation Passed 2008 40 APPENDIX I:IV -Progress Statistical on Information Strategies

Air Accident Investigation Unit Air Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents 2008

Accidents Reported 21 (6 Foreign)* Serious Incidents Reported 6 (3 Foreign)* Incidents Reported 11 (6 Foreign)* Occurrences logged and no further reporting required 55 Fatalities 5 Injuries 15 Reports Published 31

*Includes Investigations conducted by Foreign Investigation Bodies into occurrences involving Irish Registered/Operated Aircraft abroad with assistance provided by the AAIU.

Number of Licensed Bus and Road Haulage Operators Licensed Operators 2008 2007 2006

Bus Operators 1903 1872 1870 Haulage Operators 5474 5187 4955

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX IV: Statistical Information 41 Roads Expenditure 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

National Roads Overall expenditure €1,241.4m €1,317.2m €1,742.5m €1,767. 8m €1,6 57.7m Capital expenditure on improvement €1,190.0m €1,263.8m €1,582.5m €1,712.7m €1,599.5m work Current expenditure on road €51.4m €53.4m €55.1m €55.1m €58.2m maintenance Length of National Primary Road 2,740km 2,754km 2,739km 2,747km 2,747km Network Length of National Secondary Road 2,682km 2,682km 2,676km 2,679km 2,687km Network

Road Safety Road Safety Expenditure (MBRS/ €6.3m* €8.7m €15.0m €7.1m €33.7m NSC/RSA) Road Deaths 374 396 365 338 279

Penalty Points Issued per year 105,200 93,278 100,933 103,480 100,937

Drink Driving Detections 12,307 13,727 17,78 0 18,821 17,9 6 6

* Including NSC Metrication Campaign expenditure

The Department’s annual output statement can be accessed on the Department website www.transport.ie

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX IV: Statistical Information 42 APPENDIX V – Bodies Under the Aegis APPENDIXof the Department I: Progress in 2008 on Strategies

AVIATION Shannon Airport Authority Shannon Airport Authority plc was incorporated on 16 September 2004 and will in due course own and operate Dublin Airport Authority Shannon Airport. At present the board of Shannon Airport Dublin Airport Authority (formerly Aer Rianta) is a public Authority is charged with preparing to assume responsibility for limited company, responsible for the management and the management and development of Shannon Airport as well development of Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport Authority is also as being empowered to undertake any functions delegated to charged with taking all necessary measures to give effect to it by, and in agreement with, Dublin Airport Authority during the restructuring of the State Airports as provided for in the the interim period. State Airports Act 2004. However, prior to the completion of Shannon Airport Authority plc the restructuring (i.e. prior to the assets of Shannon and Cork Shannon Airport Airports being vested in their respective Airport Authorities. Co. Clare Dublin Airport Authority will remain responsible for Shannon Tel: 061-712000 and Cork. www.snn.aero

Wholly owned subsidiaries of Dublin Airport Authority include Cork Airport Authority Aer Rianta International who manage duty-free shops, bars Cork Airport Authority plc was incorporated on 16 September and other airport management activities in overseas locations 2004 and will in due course own and operate Cork Airport. and the Great Southern Hotels Group. At present the board of Cork Airport Authority is charged with Dublin Airport Authority plc preparing to assume responsibility for the management and Head Office development of Cork Airport as well as being empowered to Old Central Terminal Building undertake any functions delegated to it by, and in agreement Dublin Airport with, Dublin Airport Authority during the interim period. Co. Dublin Cork Airport Authority plc Tel: 01-8141111 Cork Airport www.dublin-airport.com Co. Cork Tel: 021-4313131 www.cork-airport.com

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX V: Bodies Under the Aegis of the Department in 2008 43 Irish Aviation Authority Marine The Irish Aviation Authority carries out a range of operational Harbour Authorities and regulatory functions and services relating to the safety and Arklow Harbour technical aspects of civil aviation. Arklow Harbour Commissioners Harbour Office The Authority ensures that the Irish Civil Aviation industry Arklow operates to international and European safety standards and Co. Wicklow systems in accordance with international agreements. Tel : 0402-32466 Irish Aviation Authority Aviation House Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Hawkins Street Baltimore and Skibbereen Dublin 2 Harbour Commissioners Tel: 01-6718655 Harbour Office www.iaa.ie Baltimore Co. Cork Commission for Aviation Regulation Tel : 028-20106 The principal function of the Commission for Aviation Regulation is to regulate airport charges and air traffic control Kinsale charges at Irish airports, which have an annual throughput Kinsale Harbour Commissioners of in excess of one million passengers. The Commission Harbour Office also has responsibility for slot allocation at Dublin Airport, Kinsale licensing of air carriers under EU regulations, regulation of the Co. Cork groundhandling market and licensing of travel agents and tour Tel : 021-4772503 operators. Alexandra House, Tralee and Fenit Harbour Earlsfort Terrace, Tralee and Fenit Pier Dublin 2 Harbour Commissioners Tel: 01-6611700 Harbour Office www.aviationreg.ie Fenit Co. Kerry Tel : 066-7136231

Bantry Bay Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners Wolfe Tone Square Bantry Co. Cork Tel : 027-53277

Kilrush Harbour Authority Kilrush Town Council Town Hall Kilrush Co. Clare Tel : 065-9051047

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX V: Bodies Under the Aegis of the Department in 2008 44 Youghal Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company Youghal Urban District Co. Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company Town Hall Harbour Lodge Youghal Crofton Road Co. Cork Dun Laoghaire Tel : 024-92926 Co. Dublin Tel : 01-2801311 APPENDIXWestport I: Progresshttp://www.dlharbour.i on Strategiese Westport Port and Harbour Commissioners Altamount Shannon/Foynes Port Company Westport Shannon/Foynes Port Company Co. Mayo Harbour Office Tel : 098-25439 Foynes Co. Limerick Wexford Tel : 069-73100 or 069-65473 Wexford Harbour Commissioners http://www.sfpc.ie/ Harbour Office Wexford Marine Casualty Investigation Board Tel : 053-22376 The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) was established on 5 June 2002 under Section 7(1) of the Port Companies Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act Port of Cork 2000. The Board consists of five members, all of whom are Port of Cork Company engaged on a part-time basis. The function of the MCIB is to Custom House Street carry out investigations into marine casualties that take place Cork in Irish waters or involve Irish registered vessels anywhere in Tel : 021-4273125 the world. The main purpose of the Board’s investigations is http://www.portofcork.ie/ to establish the cause or causes of a marine casualty with a view to making recommendations to the Minister for Transport Drogheda Port Company for the avoidance of similar marine casualties in the future. Drogheda Port Company It is not the purpose of an investigation to attribute blame or Maritime House fault. The Board’s recommendations provide a significant The Mall contribution to the development of maritime safety measures. Drogheda Tel : 041-9838378 Marine Casualty Investigation Board www.droghedaport.ie Leeson Lane Dublin 2 Dublin Port Company Telephone: 6782460 Dublin Port Company Fax: 678 3129 Port Centre www.mcib.ie Alexandra Road Dublin 1 Tel : 01-8550888 or 01-8555771 http://www.dublinport.ie/

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX V: Bodies Under the Aegis of the Department in 2008 45 Galway Harbour Company Galway Harbour Company Public Transport New Docks C.I.E. Group Galway Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) is a statutory body, which Tel : 091-562329 provides bus and rail public transport for passengers and rail freight services. It also operates Rosslare Europort and New Ross Port Company CIÉ Tours. CIÉ has three wholly owned subsidiary limited New Ross Port Company liability companies: Iarnród Eireann, the national rail company, Harbour Office Bus Átha Cliath, which operates bus services in Dublin, New Ross and Bus Éireann which operates bus services nationally Co. Wexford and internationally. These three companies were set up Tel : 051-421303 under the Companies Act, as provided for in the Transport (Reorganisation of CIÉ) Act 1986. Currently CIE is the national Port of Waterford Company body with responsibility for the provision of socially necessary Port of Waterford Company public transport services. 3rd Floor Córas Iompair Éireann Marine Point, Heuston Station Belview Port Dublin 8 Slieverue, Tel: 01-6771871 Waterford. www.cie.ie Tel : 051-874907 http://www.portofwaterford.com/ Iarnród Éireann Iarnród Éireann provides conventional rail services for both Dundalk Port Company passengers and freight, providing DART, Commuter and Dundalk Port Company Intercity rail services. It is currently the fastest growing rail Harbour Office operator in Europe. Dundalk Iarnród Éireann Co. Louth Connolly Station Tel : 042-9334096 Dublin 1 Tel: 01- 8363333 Wicklow Port Company www.irishrail.ie Wicklow Port Company Harbour Office Bus Átha Cliath Wicklow Bus Átha Cliath provides bus services in Dublin city and Tel : 0404-67455 county and contiguous areas. It provides an extensive network of bus routes – Radial, Cross City, Orbital, DART feeder, Airlink, Cityspeed XPRESSO, Nitelink, Railink, Schoolink and sightseeing tours. Bus Atha Cliath 59 Upper O Connell Street Dublin 1 Tel: 01-8720000 www.dublinbus.ie

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX V: Bodies Under the Aegis of the Department in 2008 46 Bus Éireann Railway Safety Commission Bus Éireann operates a wide range of bus and coach services Trident House, throughout the country. These include: Expressway coach Blackrock, services linking major cities and towns; local bus services in Co. Dublin rural areas; city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Tel: 01-2068110 Waterford and Euroline coach services to Britain. Bus Éireann www.rsc.ie is also responsible for the operation and administration of the APPENDIXnational school transport scheme I: on behalf Progressof the Department Dublin on Transportation Strategies Office of Education and Science. The Dublin Transportation Office coordinates the implementation by relevant agencies of A Platform for Change, Bus Éireann an agreed integrated transport strategy for the Greater Dublin Broadstone Area. The DTO is also responsible for carrying out ongoing Dublin 7 strategic transportation planning work, including the regular Tel: 01-8366111 updating of the transport strategy for the Greater Dublin Area. www.buseireann.ie It also administers a Traffic Management Grants scheme on behalf of the Department. Railway Procurement Agency The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is responsible for Dublin Transportation Office the procurement of new light rail and metro infrastructure 3rd Floor projects through a number of means including Public Block 6/7 Private Partnership (PPP). It is also mandated to develop an Irish Life Centre integrated ticketing scheme for public transport, initially in the Dublin 1. Dublin region. Tel: 01-8798300 www.dto.ie Railway Procurement Agency RPA House The DublinTransport Authority is a fully fledged transport Block C authority for Dublin. Primary legislation to set up the Authority Parkgate Street Business Centre the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, was enacted in July Parkgate Street 2008. A commencement date for the legislation has yet to be Dublin 8 officially announced. Tel: 01-6463400 www.rpa.ie

The Railway Safety Commission The Railway Safety Commission was established with effect from 1 January 2006 under the Railway Safety Act 2005. The Commission has responsibility for regulating the safety of railway systems carrying fare-paying passengers and commercial freight, and of other railways where they interface with public roads. The Commission also has responsibility for safety approval of new and modified passenger-carrying cable railways, cable cars and drag-lifts. The Railway Accident Investigation Unit is also located within the Commission.

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX V: Bodies Under the Aegis of the Department in 2008 47 Roads Commission for Taxi Regulation The Commission for Taxi Regulation is an independent public National Roads Authority body established under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. The principal function of the Commission is the development and The National Roads Authority has statutory responsibility for maintenance of a new regulatory framework for the control the management of the national roads programme and for the and operation of small public service vehicles (taxis, hackneys allocation of grants to specific projects on the national roads and limousines) and their drivers. network. While the Minister for Transport has responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads Commission for Taxi Regulation programme, the implementation of individual projects is a 35 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 matter for the NRA in conjunction with the relevant local Tel: 01- 6593800 authority. The NRA, under Section 17 of the Roads Act, 1993, Consumer information/advice: 1890 606090 has overall responsibility for the planning and supervision of General industry information/advice: 1890 347347 works for the construction and maintenance of national roads. www.taxiregulator.ie The responsibility for the provision of funding to carry out improvement work on individual projects also rests with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) NRA. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) was established to take National Roads Authority a lead role in the area of road safety. The RSA is a body St Martins House under the aegis of the Department of Transport and is Waterloo Road responsible for- Dublin 4 • promotion of road safety Tel: 01-6602511 • accident and road safety research www.nra.ie • driver testing and licensing Medical Bureau of Road Safety • vehicle standards • road haulage enforcement functions The Medical Bureau of Road Safety was established in 1968 • registration of driving instructors under Part V of the Road Traffic Act, 1968. The Bureau's • driver vocational training principal functions are to carry out analyses, for their drug or • compulsory basic training for motorcyclists alcohol content, of specimens of blood and urine, provided for the Gardaí by people suspected of drink or drugs driving The Road Safety Authority offences. The Bureau issues certificates in respect of the Moy Business Park results of these analyses, which may be used as evidence Primrose Hill in prosecutions for offences. The Bureau also participates in Dublin Road the Evidential Breath Testing Programme, providing Evidential Ballina Breath Testing instruments and training to Gardai. The Bureau Co Mayo is financed by an annual grant from the Department and the Tel: 096-25000 five member Board is appointed by the Minister for Transport. or Lo-Call 1890 506080 Medical Bureau of Road Safety www.rsa.ie Department of Forensic Medicine University College Dublin Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2 Tel: 01-478 1723 www.ucd.ie/legalmed/mbrs.html

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX V: Bodies Under the Aegis of the Department in 2008 48 APPENDIX VI - STAFF NUMBERS

GRADE Numbers at Numbers at Numbers at Numbers at Numbers at (HDA=Higher Duties Allowance) 31/12/04 31/12/05 31/12/06 31/12/07 31/12/08 Secretary General 1 1 1 1 1 Assistant Secretary 5 5 6 6 6 Principal Officers 17 17 20.6 19.6 21.4 Assistant Principal Officers HDA 0 0 1 0 0 Assistant Principal Officers 42.5 45 50.7 46.13 49.83 H.E.O./Administrative Officers HDA 1 2 2 Administrative Officers 7 7 8 6 8 Higher Executive Officers 55.5 57 73.4 64.23 82.03 Executive Officers H.D.A. 1 1 0 0 0 Executive Officers 67 72 81.53 66.93 88.93 Staff Officers 6.5 15 14.7 15.5 18.7 Transport Officers 9 9 9 0 0 Clerical Officers 123.5 125 153.4 105 151.26 Ministerial Staff 9 5 9 5 9 Services Officers / Attendants/ 17 16 19.3 14.3 16.3 Storekeeper Telephonists 2.5 2 2.3 3.03 2.03 Chief Aeronautical Officer 1 1 1 1 1 Aeronautical Officer Grade I 2 2 1 2 2 Aeronautical Officer Grade II 1 1 1 2 2 Accountant Grade 2 1 1 1 1 1 Principal Adviser 0 0 0 0 1 Senior Advisor (on secondment) 0 0 0 0 1 Engineering Inspector 0 0 0 0 1 Draughtsman 0 0 0 0 1 Inspector 0 0 0 0 1 Legal Advisor 1 1 1 Staff Engineer 1 1 1 1 1

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX VI: Staff Numbers 49 Statistician 0 0 0 1 1 APPENDIXSustainability Advisor I: Progress0 on0 Strategies0 1 1 Senior Advisor (Roads) 1 1 1 1 0 Senior Vehicle Tester 1 1 0 0 0 Vehicle Tester 2 0 3 0 0 CEO Designate Road Safety Authority 0 1 0 0 0 CEO Road Safety Authority 0 0 1 0 0 Director Irish Coast Guard 0 0 0 1 1 Assistant Director ICG 0 0 0 1 1 Manager Coast Guard 0 0 0 0 1 Chief Engineer 0 0 1 1 1 Chief of Operations 0 0 1 0 0 Deputy Divisional Controller 0 0 3 3 2 Divisional Controller 0 0 2 2 2 Electronics Officer 0 0 3 3 3 Engineering & Operations Officer 0 0 1 1 1 Radio Officer Grade III 0 0 27 25 24 Regional Controller Grade ICG 0 0 3 2 2 Station Officer 0 0 18 15 23 Temp ROIII 0 0 2 3 0 Training & Operations Officer 0 0 2 1 3 Chief Surveyor 0 0 1 1 1 Deputy Chief Surveyor 0 0 1 1 1 Principal Radio Surveyor 0 0 1 1 1 Marine Radio Surveyor 0 0 1 1 1 Surveyor (Officer in charge) 0 0 2 2 2 Surveyor 0 0 20 20 18 Chief Driver Tester 0 0 1 0 0 Supervisor Driver Tester 0 0 12 0 0 Driver Tester 103 100 85.63 0 0 Contract Driver Tester 19 19 19 0 0 Contract Driver Tester Recruited 2006 0 0 11 0 0 NSC Posts Transferred/RSA Contracts 0 0 13 0 0 Senior Economist 1 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 505.5 506 692.56 449.72 559.48

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX VI: Staff Numbers 50 APPENDIX VII - Ministers and Members of the Management Board in 2008

Noel Dempsey TD (appointed Minister for Transport on 14th June 2007) Mr Noel Ahern TD (appointed Minister of State at the Department of Transport on the 13 May 2008) Julie O’Neill (appointed Secretary General of the Department of Transport in June 2002) Andrew Cullen (appointed Assistant Secretary in March 1999; in 2008, he was responsible for Land Transport Regulation and CIE sector) John Fearon (appointed Assistant Secretary in October 2000; in 2008, he was responsible for Maritime Safety Services) John Lumsden (appointed Assistant Secretary in February 1990; in 2008, he was responsible for Roads and Maritime Transport sectors) Pat Mangan (appointed Assistant Secretary in June 1995; in 2008, he was responsible for Transport 21, Luas/Metro and the Dublin Transport Authority) Maurice Mullen (appointed Assistant Secretary in 2002; in 2008, he was responsible for Corporate Services and Sustainable Transport) John Murphy (appointed Assistant Secretary in 2001; in 2008, he was responsible for the Aviation sector)

MINISTERS AT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT 2002- 2008 Name Title From To

Seamus Brennan TD Minister for Transport June 2002 28 September 2004 Martin Cullen TD Minister for Transport 28 September 2004 14 June 2007 Noel Dempsey TD Minister for Transport 14 June 2007 Date Dr. Jim McDaid TD Minister of State June 2002 29 September 2004 Ivor Callely TD Minister of State 29 September 2004 9 December 2005 Pat the Cope Gallagher TD Minister of State 14 February 2006 14 June 2007 Noel Ahern TD Minister of State 13 May 2008 21 April 2009

Department of Transport Annual Report 2008 / APPENDIX VII: Ministers and Members of the Management Board in 2008 51 Contact Details: Telephone: Locall 1890 44 3311 or, + 353 1 670 7444 (from outside of Ireland).

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