AVIATION
Dublin Airport Authority
Dublin Airport Authority (formerly Aer Rianta) is a public limited company, responsible for the management and development of Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport Authority is also charged with taking all necessary measures to give effect to the restructuring of the State Airports as provided for in the State Airports Act 2004. However, prior to the completion of the restructuring (i.e. prior to the assets of Shannon and Cork Airports being vested in their respective Airport Authorities) Dublin Airport Authority will remain responsible for Shannon and Cork. Wholly owned subsidiaries of Dublin Airport Authority include Aer Rianta International who manage duty-free shops, bars and other airport management activities in overseas locations.
Dublin Airport Authority plc
Dublin Airport
Co. Dublin
Tel: 01-8141111
Email: customer.relations@dublinairport.com
Shannon Airport Authority
Shannon Airport Authority plc was incorporated on 16 September 2004 and will in due course own and operate Shannon Airport. At present the board of Shannon Airport Authority is charged with preparing to assume responsibility for the management and development of Shannon Airport as well as being empowered to undertake any functions delegated to it by, and in agreement with, Dublin Airport Authority during the interim period.
Shannon Airport Authority plc
Co. Clare
Tel: 061-712000
Email: feedback@shannonairport.com
Cork Airport Authority
Cork Airport Authority plc was incorporated on 16 September 2004 and will in due course own and operate Cork Airport. At present the board of Cork Airport Authority is charged with preparing to assume responsibility for the management and development of Cork Airport as well as being empowered to undertake any functions delegated to it by, and in agreement with, Dublin Airport Authority during the interim period.
Cork Airport Authority plc
Co. Cork
Tel: 021-4313131
Email: feedback@corkairport.com
Irish Aviation Authority
The Irish Aviation Authority carries out a range of operational and regulatory functions and services relating to the safety and technical aspects of civil aviation. The Authority ensures that the Irish Civil Aviation operates to international and European safety standards and systems in accordance with international agreements.
Irish Aviation Authority
11-12 D'Olier Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-6718655
E-mail: info@iaa.ie
Commission for Aviation Regulation
The principal function of the Commission for Aviation Regulation is to regulate airport charges and air traffic control charges at Irish airports, which have an annual throughput of of in excess of one million passengers. The Commission also has responsibility for slot allocation at Dublin Airport, licensing of air carriers under EU regulations, regulation of the groundhandling market and licensing of travel agents and tour operators.
Commission for Aviation Regulation
Earlsfort Terrace,
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-6611700
E-mail: info@aviationreg.ie
Trade E-mail: traveltrade@aviationreg.ie
MARITIME
Marine Casualty Investigation Board
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) was established on 5 June 2002 under Section 7(1) of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000. The Boards function is to conduct investigations into marine casualties that take place in Irish waters or involve Irish registered vessels anywhere in the world. The main purpose of the Board's investigations is to establish the cause or causes of a marine casualty with a view to making recommendations to the Minister for Transport for the avoidance of similar marine casualties in the future. It is not the purpose of an investigation to attribute blame or fault. The Boards recommendations provide a significant contribution to the development of maritime safety measures.
Marine Casualty Investigation Board
Dublin 2
Telephone: 6782460 Fax: 678 3129
Email: info@mcib.ie
Harbour Authorities
Bantry Bay Harbour
Wolfe Tone Square
Bantry
Co. Cork
Tel : 027-53277
harbourmaster@bantrybayport.com
Port Companies
Port of Cork
Tel.- 021 4273125
Email- info@portofcork.ie
Drogheda Port Company
Tel.- 041 9838378
Email- maritimehouse@droghedaport.ie
Dublin Port Company
Tel.- 01 8876000
Email- info@dublinport.ie
Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company
Tel.- 01 2801018
Email- Submit queries via website
Galway Harbour Company
Tel.- 091 561874
Email- info@galwayharbour.com
New Ross Port Company
Tel.- 051 421303
Shannon Foynes Port Company
Tel.- 069 73100
Email- info@sfpc.ie
Port of Waterford Company
Tel.- 051 874907
Email- info@portofwaterford.com
Wicklow Port Company
Tel.- 0404 67455
Email- wicklowport@eircom.net
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
C.I.E. Group
Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) is a statutory body, which provides bus and rail public transport for passengers and rail freight services. It also operates Rosslare Europort and CIÉ Tours. CIÉ has three wholly owned subsidiary limited liability companies: Iarnród Eireann, the national rail company, Bus Átha Cliath, which operates bus services in Dublin, and Bus Éireann which operates bus services nationally and internationally. These three companies were set up under the Companies Act, as provided for in the Transport (Reorganisation of CIÉ) Act 1986. Currently CIE is the national body with responsibility for the provision of socially necessary public transport services.
Córas Iompair Éireann
Heuston Station
Dublin 8
Tel: 01-6771871
E-mail: info@cie.ie
Iarnród Éireann
Iarnród Éireann provides conventional rail services for both passengers and freight, providing DART, Commuter and Intercity rail services. It is currently the fastest growing rail operator in Europe.
Iarnród Éireann
Dublin 1
Tel: 01- 8363333
E-mail: info@irishrail.ie
Bus Atha Cliath
Bus Atha Cliath provides bus services in Dublin city and 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
Dublin 1
Tel: 01-8720000
E-mail: info@dublinbus.ie
Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann operates a wide range of bus and coach services throughout the country. These include: Expressway coach services linking major cities and towns; local bus services in rural areas; city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford and Euroline coach services to Britain. Bus Éireann is also responsible for the operation and administration of the national school transport scheme on behalf of the Department of Education and Science.
Bus Éireann
Dublin 7
Tel: 01-8366111
E-mail: info@buseireann.ie
Railway Procurement Agency
The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) is responsible for the procurement of new light rail and metro infrastructure projects through a number of means including Public Private Partnership (PPP). It is also mandated to develop an integrated ticketing scheme for public transport, initially in the Dublin region.
Railway Procurement Agency
Block C Parkgate Street Business Centre
Parkgate Street
Dublin 8
Tel: 01-6463400
E-mail: info@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.
Railway Safety Commission
Blackrock,
Co. Dublin
Tel: 01-2068110
Email: info@rsc.ie
Dublin Transportation Office
The Dublin Transportation Office was dissolved on 1 December 2009 and its staff transferred to the National Transport Authority (see below).
National Transport Authority
The National Transport Authority was established on 1 December 2009. During 2009 the Authority was given responsibility for the procurement of public land transport services nationally. It was also given responsibility for strategic transport planning and the provision of an integrated transport system in the Greater Dublin Area.
National Transport Authority
6/7 Irish Life Centre
Dublin 1.
Tel: 01-8798300
E-mail: info@nationaltransport.ie
ROADS
National Roads Authority
The National Roads Authority has statutory responsibility for the management of the national roads programme and for the allocation of grants to specific projects on the national roads network. While the Minister for Transport has responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the implementation of individual projects is a matter for the NRA in conjunction with the relevant local authority. The NRA, under Section 17 of the Roads Act, 1993, has overall responsibility for the planning and supervision of works for the construction and maintenance of national roads. The responsibility for the provision of funding to carry out improvement work on individual projects also rests with the NRA. From 1st September 2009, the NRA was tasked to undertake the administration of the Regional and Local Roads Investment Programme on behalf of the Department of Transport. This decision was taken because it makes sense to use one organisation to process all road grant payments to local authorities for national, regional and local roads. The NRA will recommend grant allocations for regional and local roads, which will be subject to final approval by the Minister for Transport.
National Roads Authority
Waterloo Road
Dublin 4
Tel: 01-6602511
Medical Bureau of Road Safety
The Medical Bureau of Road Safety was established in 1968 under Part V of the Road Traffic Act, 1968. The Bureau's principal functions are to carry out analyses, for their drug or alcohol content, of specimens of blood and urine, provided for the Gardaí by people suspected of drink or drugs driving offences. The Bureau issues certificates in respect of the results of these analyses, which may be used as evidence in prosecutions for offences. The Bureau also participates in the Evidential Breath Testing Programme, providing Evidential Breath Testing instruments and training to Gardai. The Bureau is financed by an annual grant from the Department and the five member Board is appointed by the Minister for Transport.
Medical Bureau of Road Safety
University College Dublin
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-478 1723
Road Safety Authority (RSA)
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) was established to take a lead role in the area of road safety. The RSA is a body under the aegis of the Department of Transport and is responsible for- · promotion of road safety · accident and road safety research · driver testing and licensing · vehicle standards · road haulage enforcement functions · registration of driving instructors · driver vocational training · compulsory basic training for motorcyclists
The Road Safety Authority
Primrose Hill
Dublin Road
Ballina
Co Mayo
Tel: 096-25000 or Lo-Call 1890 506080
E-mail. info@rsa.ie
SPORTS
Irish Sports Council
The Irish Sports Council was established on 1 July 1999 under the Irish Sports Council Act and is a statutory authority comprising of eight major divisions:
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Anti-Doping
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Corporate Services
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Finance
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High Performance
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Local Sports Partnerships
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National Governing Bodies
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National Trails Office, and the
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Irish Institute of Sport.
- Everyone is encouraged and valued in sport;
- Young people see sport participation as an integral and enjoyable part of their busy lives;
- Individuals can develop their sporting abilities and enhance their enjoyment, limited only by their talent and commitment; and
- Irish sportsmen and women achieve consistent world-class performance, fairly.
Contact Details
Irish Sports Council
Westend Office Park
Blanchardstown
Dublin 15
Tel: + 353-1-8608800 Fax: + 353-1-8608880
Email: info@irishsportscouncil.ie
Website: www.irishsportscouncil.ie
The National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA)
The National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA) was formally established on 1 January, 2007 under the National Sports Campus Development Authority Act 2006.
The principal functions of the Authority are to:-
- Develop a National Sports Campus;
- Manage, operate and maintain the Campus;
- Encourage and promote the use of the Campus by professional and amateur sports and by members of the public.
The Authority has responsibility for the operation of the National Aquatic Centre which is a key resource within the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. It has also refurbished buildings on the Campus to accomodate the Headquarters of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the Irish Institute of Sport (IIS). In addition, in partnership with the Irish Sports Council (ISC), it is currently engaged in developing a new HQ for various National Governing Bodies (NGBs).
Furthermore, in May 2010 NSCDA agreed to accept responsibility for the management and operations of Morton Stadium, Santry. It discharges this responsibility through its wholly-owned subsidiary NSCDA (Operations) Ltd which is also responsible for the National Aquatic Centre and other facilities at Abbotstown.
Links:
National Aquatic Centre, Abbotstown
Morton Stadium, Santry
National Sports Campus Development Authority
Abbotstown, Dublin 15
Tel: (+353-1) 809 7300
Fax: (+353-1) 809 7336
Email: info@nscda.ie
TOURISM
National Tourism Development Authority - Fáilte Ireland
In November 2001, the Government approved the creation of a National Tourism Development Authority to promote the development of sustainable tourist facilities and services, including the promotion of training, human resources and marketing skills.
The legislation to provide for the establishment of the new National Tourism Development Authority, known operationally as Fáilte Ireland, was signed into law on 13 April 2003. Details of the legislation (The National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003) can be found on the Oireachtas Website at http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/acts/2003/a1003.pdf
On 21 May 2003, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism announced its membership and designated 28 May 2003 as its Establishment Day. The Chief Executive of the Authority, Mr Shaun Quinn, took up duty in January 2003.
Focus
Fáilte Ireland's mission is :
"To increase the contribution of tourism to the economy by facilitating the development of a competitive and profitable tourism industry."
Fáilte Ireland key role is to support and help the industry to meet the challenges facing the entire global tourism market and to sustain, or increase, the level of activity in the sector.
It is primarily a catalyst of other people's activity. It supports the industry in its efforts to be more competitive and more profitable. As the State's tourism development authority, it is well placed to address some of the broader issues that need to be tackled if the industry is to continue to grow and develop.
Its emphasis is on strategic partnership, with all the interests in Irish tourism at national, local and regional levels working together towards a common goal.
Fáilte Irelands range of supports and services provides those involved, or considering becoming involved in Irish tourism with a one-stop-shop to meet their business or professional needs. Working in partnership with the industry, Fáilte Ireland will meet the industrys needs, leading and supporting Irish tourism in its next phase of development.
Among its priorities for 2010 are
" to support key tourism businesses to increase their "top line" and better manage their cost base thereby improving overall performance and sustaining employment levels,
" to develop Ireland's leading tourism destinations through the development and delivery of Destination Enterprise Network programmes, support for a portfolio of regional festivals and participative events and strong tactical marketing campaigns,
" to invest over €20 million under its capital investment programme to improve and broaden the appeal of Ireland´s portfolio of tourist attractions, activities and tourism related infrastructure,
" to facilitate innovation by tourism enterprises, and
" to launch its biggest ever home holiday marketing programme as a central plank in its strategy to increase the home market share of the overall Irish leisure break market.
Fáilte Ireland's website contains information on more than 20,000 Irish tourism businesses including details of accommodation, activities, attractions and events. The database is also geo-coded and map enabled, and includes details of thousands of Irish locations, cities, towns and villages.
Fáilte Ireland also operates and supports a network of 88 Tourism Information Offices throughout Ireland. These offices are specifically tasked with providing tourists with up to date local and national information to ensure that they have the best holiday possible.
Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland is a North-South body, established following the Good Friday Agreement, to market the island of Ireland as a tourism destination in overseas markets. Put simply, Tourism Ireland focuses on getting the visitors to Ireland and Fáilte Ireland focuses on the quality of the experience provided to those visitors by the Irish tourism industry. Fáilte Ireland is also responsible for the marketing of domestic tourism on the island of Ireland. Fáilte Ireland is not a North-South body. It operates within the State.
Tourism Training & Development
A quality Tourism industry requires a skilled workforce and a comprehensive approach to the education and training of personnel. While this is primarily a function of individual tourism enterprises Fáilte Ireland is responsible for supporting the recruitment, education and training of the tourism workforce.
Fáilte Ireland provides the following services for the Irish tourism industry:
" provision of business development and advisory services to the industry,
" development of national training structures and programmes, industry-based training for tourism managers and workers,
" provision of funding support for craft skills programmes in ten Institutes of Technology, and
" operations management and skills development at its four permanent training centres.
Information and Contact Points
General information in respect of tourism marketing activities and programmes of Fáilte Ireland and is set out in a range of publications available directly from them.
Fáilte Ireland
Dublin 1,
Tel 1890 525 525 or (01) 855 6555
Fax (01) 855 6821
Web: www.failteireland.ie. (corporate)
www.discoverireland.ie (domestic consumer)
www.discoverireland.com (overseas consumer)
Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Belfast Agreement of Good Friday 1998. We are jointly funded by the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive on a two to one ratio, and operate under the auspices of the North/South Ministerial Council through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland and the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport in the South.
We employ 160 people in key source markets, such as Great Britain, USA and Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland and Australia. We also have offices on the island of Ireland, in Coleraine and Dublin and have now extended our reach to include emerging tourist markets, such as Japan, South Africa, New Zealand, China, India, Poland, Israel, Asia and the Middle East.
Tourism Ireland works with the two tourist boards on the island, Fáilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, who are responsible for product and enterprise development and marketing to tourism consumers within the island of Ireland.
Tourism Ireland is a Company Limited by Guarantee without a Share Capital, Registered in No.336370, Bishops Square, Redmonds Hill, Dublin 2.
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