My Department currently charges the following fees for use of airstrips on the three Aran Islands:
landing charge per aircraft under Public Service Obligation agreement: €68.21; and
charge per passenger departing on PSO flights: €16.21,
The estimated income from this source in 2010 is approximately €350,000. There are no other charges levied by my Department in respect of the provision of goods or services to persons or businesses.
In relation to agencies funded from my Department's Vote Group, Waterways Ireland and the Western Development Commission receive income from certain charges
Waterways Ireland's income is derived mainly from the collection of tolls for lock and moveable bridge passages, charges for permits, dry docks usage, winter moorings, smart cards, navigation charts and publications, as well as monies in respect of granting of easements, wayleaves, operating licences, licence agreements and other property transactions. Waterways Ireland's anticipated income from such sources for 2010 is €440,000.
The Western Development Commission charges investment fund management fees. The anticipated income for 2010 is forecast at €31,500.