Corporate information
Strategy.
The CRR reviews and sets its strategy every three years in line with the requirement in the Railway Safety Act 2005. The strategy is developed with staff and stakeholder consultation and directs the focus of the Commissions activities and development during the life of the strategy.
The current Commission Statement of Strategy can be seen here.
Our Mission.
To ensure safe, secure, accessible and sustainable railway systems through effective and efficient regulation.
Our Vision.
Safe and sustainable railways at the heart of public transport and economic development.
Values.
Integrity: We are trustworthy and honest in all our activities.
Respect: We value and understand the positive impact of diversity of opinion.
Independence: We take responsibility for our decisions which are evidence based, fair and consistent.
Professionalism: We strive for excellence and the continuous development of our expertise.
Pragmatism: We recognise the challenges faced by our stakeholders and are solution driven whilst ensuring legislative requirements are met.
Strategic Priorities.
As part of this statement of strategy we have identified 5 strategic priority areas with key supporting actions that will be a focus over the life of this strategy.
Priority: Safe, secure and sustainable railways.
Ensuring through regulation and encouragement that safety, security and sustainability are
central to rail transport as part of the public transport network, protecting members of the public,
employees and those who interface with the rail network.
Priority: Our people and our organisation.
Our people are our most valuable asset and we will promote continuous improvement within
our organisation by supporting our staff and encouraging their personal development.
Priority: Promoting highest standards.
Creating an awareness within the rail sector of changes to the regulatory framework,
standards and guidance to support best practice.
Priority: Effective market regulation.
Effective regulation and monitoring of the Infrastructure Manager in relation to its funding of and
expenditure on asset management and network access.
Priority: Our communication.
Listening, communicating and engaging effectively with all our stakeholders.
Annual Reports.
The CRR prepares and publishes an annual report each year. The report describes the work delivered by the CRR over that calendar year with reference to the targets set in its annual work plan for that year.
As per statutory requirements, by 31st March each year the report is presented to the Minister for Transport, and it is also laid before the House of the Oireachtas. It is then published by the CRR on our website.
Financial Statements.
The CRR also keeps financial accounts and these are audited each year by the Comptroller and Auditor General. The accounts are also laid before the House of the Oireachtas.
Both the Annual Report and Financial Statements can be viewed on our website.
Corporate Governance
Further information on FoI, Acess to Information on the environment, Data Protection, Customer Charter, Code of Ethics and Payment Procedures can be found here.