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Transport Agencies
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
DTTAS is responsible for implementing an integrated transport policy for Ireland. The mission of the Department is to deliver a quality transport system, which underpins our sustainable development. The Programme for Government commits the Department to:
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport,
• Reducing travelling times
• Improving safety
• Delivering real commuting choices to people
• Reducing congestion
• Protecting the environment
Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TR60 LoCall: 0761 001 601
Email: info@dttas.ie
Website: www.dttas.ie
Road Safety Authority
The aim of the Road Safety Authority is to save lives and prevent injuries by reducing the number and severity of collisions on the road. The current national Road Safety Strategy aims to reduce collisions, deaths and injuries by 30%. The RSA works to improve road safety in Ireland by: Road Safety Authority
• Information and education campaigns
• Improving vehicle standards
• Setting standards for driver instruction
• Driver licensing
• Enforcement activities
• Accident and road safety research
Moy Valley Business Park, Primrose Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 V6E4
Tel: +353 96 25000
Locall: 1890 406 040
Email: info@rsa.ie Web: www.rsa.ie
The Health and Safety Authority
The Authority was established in 1989 under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, and has a number of major roles including;
• Responsibility for ensuring that over two million workers are protected from work related injury and ill-health.
• The lead National Competent Authority for several chemical regulations including REACH.
• A remit to protect 4.5 million citizens from unsafe products and articles and to enable the international movement and trade of goods manufactured in Ireland. Head Office
The Metropolitan Building, James Joyce Street, Dublin 1, D01 K0Y8
Tel: +353 1 614 7000
Email: wcu@hsa.ie
Web: www.hsa.ie
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
The National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) were merged to become Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in August 2015. TII’s mission is to deliver transport infrastructure and services, which contribute to the quality of life for the people of Ireland and support the country’s economic growth. Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Parkgate Business Centre, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, D08 DK10
Tel: +353 1 6463600
Email: info@tii.ie
Web: www.tii.ie
National Transport Authority
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is a statutory body established by the Minister for Transport on 1 December 2009. The Authority also has responsibility for the development of an integrated transport system within the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) – Counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.
National Transport Authority
Dún Scéine, Harcourt Lane, Dublin 2, D02 WT20 Tel: +353 1 879 8300
Email: info@nationaltransport.ie
Web: www.nationaltransport.ie
Irish Maritime Development Office
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is the Irish government agency which provides support to national and international maritime businesses in Ireland. The aim of the IMDO is to be the focal point for maritime business in Ireland. The IMDO provides government and industry with a range of information and reporting across the sector.
Irish Maritime Development Office
Wilton Park House, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, D02 NT99 Tel: +353 1 775 39 00
Email: imdo@imdo.ie
Web: www.imdo.ie
Commission for Railway Regulation
The Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) is committed to advancing railway safety, ensuring fair access to the Iarnród Éireann infrastructure, and monitoring the sustainability of rail transport in Ireland. The CRR is the independent regulatory agency charged with oversight of the safety of all railway activities in the State.
Commission for Railway Regulation
Temple House, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 Y5W5 Tel: 01-2068110
Email: info@crr.ie
Web: www.crr.ie
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