Vol. 405 No. 4
162 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if he will outline the number of personnel employed in the transport sections of his Department; and if he will give a breakdown of their divisions and functions.
The information requested by the Deputy is given hereunder:
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Division |
Number of Staff |
Functions |
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Civil AviationDivision I |
8 |
—Formulation and implementation of policy in relation to air transport. |
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—Regulation of air fares, charter operations, access, landing charges etc. |
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—Negotiation of bilateral air transport agreements. |
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—Meetings of EC, European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) and ICAO. |
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—Legislation. |
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Civil AviationDivision II |
10 |
—Formulation of policy in relation to State and regional airports. |
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—Monitoring and review of Aer Rianta's finances and capital investments. |
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—Licensing of Tour Operators and Travel Agents. |
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—Legislation. |
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Civil AviationDivision III |
7 |
—Formulation of policy in relation to Aer Lingus and B & I |
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International Ferries |
—Monitoring and review of finances and capital investments of Aer Lingus and B & I |
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—Aviation Security. |
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—General policy in relation to international ferries. |
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—Legislation. |
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—EC and ECAC meetings. |
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Bus and Rail Division |
11 |
—Formulation of policy in relation to CIE road and rail services, private bus transport and Aran Island Ferry services. |
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—Monitoring and review of CIE's finances and capital investments. |
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—Rail Safety. |
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—Licensing of private bus transport. |
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—Legislation. |
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—EC and European Conference of Transport (ECMT) meetings. |
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Road Haulage Division |
33 |
—Formulation and implementation of policy in relation to national and international road haulage. |
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—Access to the profession (road freight and road passenger transport). |
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—Regulation of drivers hours/rest periods, tachograph arrangements (road freight and road passenger). |
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—Legislation. |
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—EC and ECMT meetings. |
