Department of Transport
FOI Requests — 2,678 records (page 2 of 54)
- Received —Decided 14 May 2025GrantedDepartment of Transport
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records which I believe to be held by the Department: A copy of briefing documents / reports prepared for the Minister(s) regarding Shannon and regional airports, prepared since last August.
- Received —Decided 13 May 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
- all paper and digital correspondence between the department and DAA from 1 April 2025 to date relating to the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
- Received —Decided 13 May 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
A copy of all correspondence between Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine and the Minister(s) for Transport since August, 2024. A copy of all correspondence between Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine and the Secretary General since August, 2024.
- Received —Decided 8 May 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records concerning the alleged transport of munitions between the US and Israel through Irish sovereign airspace, Irish-controlled airspace, and/or over Ireland. Period: 1 January 2025-present: - Any briefing papers, reports and/or memos on the examination of allegations made in the media concerning the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft through sovereign Irish airspace without the appropriate exemptions as outlined to be taking place by the Tanaiste here; - Any records outlining any proposed next steps or recommendations for action based on the findings of said examination; - Any correspondence and/or meeting minutes between departmental and/or ministerial officials and/or ministers from DFAT and/or the Tanaiste office; and/or the Taoiseach" office about the examination; Please exclude any emails concerning administrative matters with the meeting (e.g., setting a time, change of time, food to be served, etc)
- Received —Decided 6 May 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for records held by the Department of Transport. The records are: Emails and letters to the Department by Bolt regarding exploring the potential benefits of shared mobility platforms/ e- bike and e-scooter schemes, sent between Jan 1 2025 and Apr 8 2025, according to the lobbying register. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/120547/bolt-itx
- Received —Decided 2 May 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Any records or correspondence (including emails, WhatsApp or other messages) related to the meeting between the Pro- Life Campaign and Minister Seán Canney, as detailed here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/122405/pro-life-campaign I am also seeking a copy of the minutes of this meeting and any other related records such as briefing notes or follow-up correspondence
- Received —Decided 2 May 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the FOI Act, I am seeking the following information: - All progress reports compiled by the Department in 2023 and 2024 in relation to the Government" climate action target of having 945,000 electric vehicles on Irish roads by 2030
- Received —Decided 2 May 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Could you please provide me with the daa's Board Terms of Reference and daa's Anti-Bribery, Corruption & Fraud Policy Please also provide all materials provided by daa Board members under relevant corporate governanceand State ethics disclosure requirements.
- Received —Decided 1 May 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Any records or correspondence (including emails, WhatsApp or other messages) related to the meeting between Delta Air Lines and officials at the Department of Transport, as set out here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/122333/delta-air- lines-inc I am also seeking a copy of the minutes of this meeting and any other related records such as briefing notes or follow-up correspondence.
- Received —Decided 1 May 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Could you please supply me with all records, presentations, reports, emails within the Department in relation to the removal or increase of the 32m passenger cap at Dublin Airport The start dateofthe request is Jan 1st, 2025.
- Received —Decided 30 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and associated documents: - Remuneration of Iarnród Éireann CEO - POME biofuel supply concerns - background and precautionary action to limit risk - D/Transport Public Transport Workforce Taskforce I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 - 31/3/2025.
- Received —Decided 30 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
A copy of correspondence from Limerick Coroner's Office regarding the recommendations made by the Jury at the Inquest into the death of Caitríona Lucas, Irish Coast Guard Volunteer, Doolin Unit.
- Received —Decided 29 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
All records concerning the decision of the then Minister Eamon Ryan TD to refuse Roscommon County Councils request to reclassify the N61 National Secondary Road from Athlone to Boyle to National Primary Status. I am seeking all records related to the above from the 1st February 2024 to 31st August 2024 including but not limited to: - Records of meetings and deliberations between representatives of the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) including all diary records, handwritten notes, minutes of meetings etc. - Records of all correspondence including any technical or non-technical reports issued by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to the Department of Transport for due consideration in respect of the proposal of Roscommon County Council. - Records of all correspondence (emails, letters, notes or meeting minutes) between the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland. - Records of all correspondence (including emails, letters, notes, meeting minutes etc.) between any and all parties and the Minister for Transport. - Records of the deliberations held between officials within the Department of Transport and the Minister for Transport banlicd Rheisp aredsveisnotarst.ives
- Received —Decided 29 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Documentation from January 2020 to present describing risk assessment criteria, protocols, or procedures used to identify or flag flights that might be carrying munitions of war Please search private emails and messages where relevant.
- Received —Decided 29 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Transport through the e-submissions channel I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-03-2025 - 31-03-2025.
- Received —Decided 29 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: - A copy of Minister Darragh O'Brien's engagements diary The time period can be limited to 23/1/2025 and 1/4/2025.
- Received —Decided 28 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
- a copy of any correspondence between the department and the Road Safety Authority with regard to the sharing of road traffic accident data. - a copy of any DPIA held by the department associated with the above (whether generated by DTTAS or the RSA).
- Received —Decided 28 April 2025GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and would like to request the following information relating to incentives to encourage greater use of active travel as a mode of transport as committed to under action 45 of the Sustainable Mobility Policy. In this PQ, dated 26.02.2025 [8201/25] and below, Minister O'Brien references a copy of the assessment of measure successfully implemented in other countries. I am writing to request a copy of this assessment in a format that is suitable for you. Please confirm receipt of this request and let me know if any clarification is needed. 73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the study to assess incentives to encourage greater use of active travel as a mode of transport, including an assessment of international best practice, reasst c Gormomupitted to under action 45 of the Sustainable Mobility Policy. [8201/25]
- Received —Decided 28 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Transport and the chair of the National Transport Authority since 01 January 2025 Copy of correspondence between the National Transport Authority and the Minister for Transport since 25th January 2025 regarding the operation of the public service contract by the Go Ahead company
- Received —Decided 23 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
In relation to PFAS/PFOS contamination at Dublin Airport, could you please supply me with the following records: - All internal communication within the Department including records, emails, reports, presentations, minutes of meetings - All records, emails, reports, presentations, minutes of meetings to and from the daa - All records, emails, reports, presentations, minutes of meetings to and from Fingal County Council The start dateofthe request is Jan 1st, 2024.
- Received —Decided 22 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All records, emails, reports, presentations, minutes of meetings to and from the daa - Any department official with any member of the daa in relation to the passenger cap. I do not know who liaises with the daa All records, emails, reports, presentations, minutes of meetings to and from Fingal County Council and ANCA - Any department official with any member of Fingal County Council/ANCA in relation to the passenger cap. I do not know who liaises with FCC or ANCA All records, emails, reports, presentations, minutes of meetings to and from the IAA and AirNav - Any department official with any member of the IAA or AirNav in relation to the passenger cap. I do not know who liaises with the IAA or AirNav.
- Received —Decided 17 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Cargo application documents relating to 20/10/2018 flight of 4X-ICA landing at Shannon A record of the flight exists at this link:https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=738c06&lat=32.261&lon=- 48.818&zoom=3.1&showTrace=2018-10-20
- Received —Decided 14 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
- Copies of correspondenceto/from Aer Lingus and Ryanair and former Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and current Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien - Copies of correspondenceto/from Aer Lingus and Ryanair and former Minister of State for Transport James Lawless and current Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney - Copies of the minutes of any meetings between Aer Lingus and each of the above named Ministers/Ministers of State - Copies of the minutes of any meetings between Ryanair and each of the above named Ministers/Ministers of State The time period can be limited to 1/9/2024 and 6/2/2025. The records should include copiesofany documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Received —Decided 14 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Delta Airlines have reported a meeting with department officials about plans to address the seat capacity at Dublin Airport after 1 January 2025 In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: - all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and Delta since January 1 - all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting -minutesfor the meeting - records of all material presented at the meeting
- Received —Decided 9 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act. Specifically I am looking for all correspondence to and from the Minister for Transport in relation to the Metrolink project from January 1, 2025 until present.
- Received —Decided 9 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
The total number of Ukrainian registered vehicles that have paid road tax for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
- Received —Decided 8 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All records/minutes/briefing notes related to any meetings between Minister Darragh O'Brien and DAA executives between January 1, 2025 and the present day
- Received —Decided 3 April 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I wish to make a request - under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 - for the following records in relation to the introduction of Alcohol Interlock devices or 'alcolocks' on public service vehicles from 1st Sep 2011 - 31st June 2014 In particular, I wish to request the following: - Copies of any letters, emails or texts sent to Ministers or Junior Ministers, as well as any subsequent correspondence with the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) that specifically mentions 'drink driving', and Alcohol Interlock devices or 'alcolocks' - Copies of any internal Departmental correspondence in relation to the issues raised by the ETSC with regard to drink driving and Alcohol Interlock devices or 'alcolocks' - Copies of agendas and minutes of meetings related to Alcohol Interlock devices or 'alcolocks', and drink driving with the ETSC - Copies of any briefing documents/papers prepared for Ministers or Junior Ministers in the Department withrelation to AlcoholIgnition Interlock or 'alcolock' systems Furthermore, I'd like to request records in relation to the introduction of Alcohol Interlock devices or 'alcolocks' in private vehicles of repeat drunk driving offenders to cover the period 1st October 2019 -.1st January 2025 In particular, I wish to request the following: - Copies of any letters sent to Ministers or Junior Ministers in the Department , as well as any subsequent correspondence with the EU council in relation to EU regulation 2019/2144 and the introduction of Alcohol Interlock devices into cars. - Copies of any internal Departmental correspondence in relation to the issues raised in regard to EU regulation 2019/2144 Copies of agendas and minutes of any meetings regarding Alcohol Interlock devices or 'alcolocks' and EU regulation 2019/2144 - Copies of any briefing documents/papers prepared for Ministers or Junior Ministers in the Department in relation to EU regulation 2019/2144 or Alcohol Interlock Devices or 'alcolocks' Records should include internal correspondence as well as external entities mentioned; minutes of meetings held; briefing documents prepared; and any other records created by the Department in follow up to the passing of EU regulation 2019/2144 In all of the above, please exclude all correspondence in relation to the setting up or organising of physical or virtual meetings.
- Received —Decided 2 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Copies of all correspondence between Minister Darragh O'Brien and the following individuals: - Minister of State Seán Canney; - Minister of State Noel Grealish; - Minister of State Marian Harkin; - Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran; - Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae; - Danny Healy-Rae TD; - Michael Lowry TD; - Barry Heneghan TD; - Gillian Toole TD The time period can be limited to 23/1/2025 to 13/3/2025
- Received —Decided 1 April 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Records of all correspondence relating to the code of conduct; protected disclosure(s); conflict(s) of interest; and the decision to hire the new CEO, between the governance unit, the unit that handles protected disclosures; and Ministers (including Ministers of State) at the Department of Transport and directors and the company secretary at the Port of Cork Company from 1 June 2023 to date. Directors to include the CEO, acting CEO, board members and chairperson of the board during that period. I do not wish to receive administrative correspondence related to, for example, the setting up of meetings.
- Received —Decided 31 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Transport through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-02-2025 - 28-02-2025.
- Received —Decided 27 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and associated documents: - 2025 Active Travel Allocations- National Roads Funding Allocation for 2025 - Major Projects Governance Oversight Group: Quarterly Report - CJEU Preliminary Reference Case C-680/24 concerning interpretation of Airport Charges Directives - BusConnects Dublin Progress Report January 2025 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/10/2024 - 26/2/2025.
- Received —Decided 25 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
- Records of correspondence, reports and memos, meetings and meeting notes between the Minister's office/Minister of State's office and Aer Lingus regarding capacity, infrastructure and planning at Dublin Airport, and taxation policies. - Records of correspondence, reports and memos, meetings and meeting notes between thedepartment staff (ranked at assistant secretary level or higher) and Aer Lingus regarding capacity, infrastructure and planning at Dublin Airport, and taxation policies.
- Received —Decided 21 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
- Records of correspondence, letters, emails, text messages, reports and memos, meetings, meeting minutes/notes,and the like between the Minister's office and representatives on behalf of Ryanair, regarding air connectivity to Ireland, competitive air transport industry, effective environmental policies, airport infrastructure and planning,and aviation issues. - Records of correspondence, letters, emails, text messages, reports and memos, meetings, meeting minutes/notes,and the like between the Minister of State's office and representatives on behalf of Ryanair, regarding air connectivity to Ireland, competitive air transport industry, effective environmental policies, airport infrastructure and planning, and aviation issues. - Records of correspondence, letters, emails, text messages, reports and memos, meetings, meeting minutes/notes,and the like between department staff ranked at assistant secretary level and above and representatives on behalf ofRyanair, regarding air connectivity to Ireland, competitive air transport industry, effective environmental policies, airport infrastructure and planning, and aviation issues. - Records of meetings between Department staff, ranked at assistant secretary level and, and representatives on behalf of Ryanair, regarding air connectivity to Ireland, competitive air transport industry, effective environmental policies, airport infrastructure and planning, and aviation issues. This should include records of any documents, presentations, correspondence and other materials used/shared at the meetings. - Records of meetings between the Department's Ministers, ranked at assistant secretary level and, and representatives on behalf of Ryanair, regarding air connectivity to Ireland, competitive air transport industry, effective environmental policies, airport infrastructure and planning, and aviation issues. This should include records of any documents, presentations, correspondence and other materials used/shared at the meetings.
- Received —Decided 18 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records held by your department: 1. The total expenditure incurred by this department on advertising in media outlets from January 2019 to January 2025. 2. A breakdown of the advertising expenditure for each media outlet, specifying: - The name of the media outlet (print, online, radio, television, social media, etc.). - The amount spent on advertising with each outlet per year. - A copy of each advertisement I would prefer to receive this information electronically in its original format where possible.
- Received —Decided 18 March 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Copies of the correspondence sent by the Irish Bookmakers Association to Minister of State James Lawless from September to December 2024, as outlined here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/121987/irish-bookmakers-association I am also seeking any replies sent to the IBA on behalf of the Minister or his Department, and any related records such as emails, WhatsApp or other messages, memos, briefing notes, and minutes of any related meetings.
- Received —Decided 14 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to requestaccess to each FOI Internal review decision letter issued by your organisation in 2024 and any records released therewith, but excluding any decision letter which related exclusively to personal information as defined in Section 2 of the act I am willing to agree to any change which your FOI body suggests which will minimise work for your organisation and minimise or eliminate charges for me.
- Received —Decided 14 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting the all records in relation to the meeting between Minister bOl'iBc rRieenp raensde nthtaet iNveastional Transport Authority on 13 February 2025
- Received —Decided 14 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Files documents reports questions with : UFO UAP UCT Unknown Sighting or Target The time frame Jan 2022-Dec 2024.
- Received —Decided 12 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All records and correspondence held by the department relating to 2025 government formation talks or programme for Government discussions. This should include any briefings, memos or presentations prepared by civil servants in your departments and given to politicians or negotiators during these discussions, from November 8th 2024 until January 22nd 2025.
- Received —Decided 12 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am applying for the following information under the Freedom of Information regulations Correspondence regarding flights between Dublin Airport and City of Derry of Airport Any assessments carried out by or for the Department on potential demand for or the economic viability of scheduled flights on the Dublin to Derry route. Any assessment by or for the Department of a PSO scheduled flight service between Dublin Airport and the City of Derry airport I am seeking records from the years 2023 and 2024
- Received —Decided 12 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I wish to request the following under the provisions of the FOI Act a copy of correspondence to the Dept. of Transport from the Donegal Coroner's Office regarding recommendations arising from the the inquest into the deaths of Thomas Weir and Gerry Doherty held at Letterkenny Courthouse of the 4th & 5th May 2022.
- Received —Decided 12 March 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I would like to access the following records in electronic format under the Freedom of Information Act:- all records relating to the Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024 from the period January 2024 - present.
- Received —Decided 11 March 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Records detailing the Department's expenditure on media/newspaper subscriptions, including invoices, financial reports, spreadsheets, or any other records that track such spending for the period from January 1st 2010 to present. - Or ideally, the Department would extract and summarise this data from its financial records, as required under the Act.
- Received —Decided 7 March 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
- records of correspondence between the Irish Coast Guard and Bristow Ltd regarding the establishment, delivery and operation of the service's new air search and rescue contract, including delays or potential gaps in service.
- Received —Decided 5 March 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any record which shows the total number of mobile phones used in Ireland (excluding phones used by staff routinely based in Northern Ireland) by your organisation at the end of 2024. I am seeking any single record, or the smallest number of records possible to provide the information sought - I am not seeking "any and all" such records. While the Act does not permit me to request the creation of a new record, if the creation of a new record which states "This organisation had XXX mobile phone on our accounts on 31 December, 2024" is the easiest way to satisfy my request, that would be acceptable to me.
- Received —Decided 4 March 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: - Copies of correspondenceto/from tech company Apple and former Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and current Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien - Copies of correspondenceto/from Apple and former Minister of State for Transport James Lawless and current Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney - Copies of the minutes of any meetings between Apple and each of the above named Ministers/Ministers of State The time period can be limited to 1/9/2024 and 6/2/2025. The records should include copiesofany documents attached or enclosed with thecorrespondence.
- Received —Decided 3 March 2025GrantedDepartment of Transport
I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Transport dated between January 1, 2024, and the date of this request: - records of any reports, survey, or any other such report associated with developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork - records of any business case, cost benefit analysis, feasibility analysis or other such document associated with developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork - records of any correspondence between the Irish Coast Guard and the OPW regarding developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork I am most interested in any records relating to proposed costs for the development of the new facility in Castlefreke.
- Received —Decided 27 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am requesting access to records regarding the use of helicopters for emergency medical or care purposes (aeromedical service requests) provided to any politician(s) in Ireland, from local councillors to national-level representatives, from January 2020 to the present Specifically, I seek access to: 1. Records of any helicopters usedfor emergency medical or care purposes for politicians, including instances where a helicopter was arranged on behalf of a politician for a family member or loved one. This includes, but is not limited to: - Flight logs, - service requests, or mission reports,Correspondence or documentation approving or authorizing the flights, and - Any related internal or external correspondence 2. Details of the circumstances under which these flights occurred, including: - The reason for the emergency call-out (e.g., medical necessity, specific events), - The positions or roles of the individuals involved, and - The dates of the flights 3. Records of costs incurred, including: - Invoices, receipts, or payment records, and - Any documentation related to funding sources or reimbursements 4. Records of the service provider or entityresponsible for arranging the flights, including contracts, agreements, or correspondence with the service provider.
- Received —Decided 26 February 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Records of any email chains sent or received by Minister of State James Lawless or Minister Eamon Ryan regarding Waterford Regional Airport during his tenure with the Department of Transport from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024 - Records of any email chains sent or received by Minister of State James Lawless or Minister Eamon Ryan containing the phrase "a pig in a poke" or "pig in a poke" from 1 September 2024 to 31 December 2024.