Department of Transport
FOI Requests — 2,296 records (page 2 of 46)
- 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 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
The total number of Ukrainian registered vehicles that have paid road tax for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- Received —Decided 26 February 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Minutes, agendas and invitations to any meetings held or attended by the Department of Transport regarding Waterford Regional Airport, with representatives of Waterford Regional airport. - Any emails discussing, document briefs or records pertainingto advice for Minister of State James Lawless regarding the reaction to his descriptionof Waterford Regional Airport as 'a pig in a poke', his appearance on WLRFM on 25 October 2024.
- Received —Decided 26 February 2025GrantedDepartment 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 01-01-2025 - 31-01-2025.
- Received —Decided 25 February 2025GrantedDepartment of Transport
Make, Model, Sub Model/derivative (if available), Fuel Type, Engine Size, Year of Manufacture, And if Imported as a used car: country of origin, year imported. Only for the following manufacturers: Aston Martin McLaren Noble Bentley Rolls Royce TVR Lancia Maserati Ferrari Bugatti Lamborghini Pagani Koenigsegg DeTomaso
- Received —Decided 24 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Environmentdated between January 1, 2025 and the date of this letter: Records of any briefing documents and similar material prepared by the department for the new Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien.
- Received —Decided 24 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
A copy of the ministerial brief prepared for Minister O'Brien upon taking office on January 23rd, 2025.
- Received —Decided 24 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am writing to request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Specifically, I am seeking copies of the briefing documents providedto Minister Seán Canney upon taking office.
- Received —Decided 24 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Any briefing documents that were provided to the new Minister on their appointment this year.
- Received —Decided 24 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am making a request under Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for access to the following: The ministerial briefing prepared for the incoming minister following the general election and formation of the new government.
- Received —Decided 20 February 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information relating to the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC). A copy of existing records relating to meetings of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) including the dates of those meetings and theh attendees at each meeting. I request the information going back to January 2017.
- Received —Decided 18 February 2025GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any document which sets out your organisation's policy or practice regarding job titles and the use of words such as "Chief", "Head of...", "Director of ...", "Manager", "Senior Manager", "Officer", etc. and whether these terms are linked to particular grades or salary scales 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. I would also prefer to receive only the most recent such records, unless provision of older records is necessary for clarity.
- Received —Decided 17 February 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Letter to NTA re PSO 2025 - Funding 2025: Public Transport Investment (capital)
- Received —Decided 14 February 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Copy of submissions made by Department officials to the Government formation talks in January 2025 and/or briefing material drawn up for Department officials taking part in the Government formation talks in January 2025
- Received —Decided 14 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am requesting records held by the Marine Survey Office on Pollution controls on cruise ships visiting the Dublin region in 2023 and 2024 Inspections by Marine Survey Office staff of cruise ships visiting the Dublin region in 2023 and 2024 Information submitted by or on behalf of cruise ships on pollution controls while they were visiting the Dublin region in 2023 or in 2024.
- Received —Decided 11 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
According to an entry on lobbying.ie, Martin O'Connell and Emmet Moran of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) held a meeting with James Lawless regarding the company's plans at Dublin Airport between September 1 and December 31. 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 department officials and IAC during the period - all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting -minutes for the meeting - records of all material presented at the meeting
- Received —Decided 7 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
Records pertaining to ferry passenger numbers departing Rossaveel Harbour to the island of árainn (Inishmore) for the year 2024, as per Marine Notice No. 76 of 2023. The vessels in question are: - Saoirse na Farraige - Draíocht na Farraige - Glór na Farraige - Banríon na Farraige -Ceol na Farraige
- Received —Decided 5 February 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 regarding the use of helicopters for emergency call-out care provided to any politician(s) in Ireland, from local councillors to national-level representatives Specifically, I would like to request the following information: 1. Records of any helicopters chartered for emergency medical or care purposes for politicians in Ireland from January 2020 to present. 2. Details of the circumstances under which the helicopter was chartered, including: - The reason for the emergency call-out, - The individuals involved and/or their respective positions or roles, and - The dates of the flights. 3. Any associated costs incurred by the department or agency for these helicopter call-outs. 4. Records of the entity or service provider responsible for arranging the helicopter flights I would like to receive the requested information in its original formatting where possible.
- Received —Decided 23 January 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am requesting the following under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, and under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) regulations, S.I. No. 133of2007:-- A list of requested legal and other supports (ie Traffic Signs Manual) supports the Cycle Design Manual.-- Any internal records (emails, memos etc) outlining why the department is unwilling to implement or has issues with supporting legal measures to support the Cycle Design Manual.-- All correspondence between the NTA and the Department regarding the legal and related supports for the Cycle Design Manual.
- Received —Decided 23 January 2025GrantedDepartment of Transport
- All documents from the review which lead to the withdrawal of local link service 1426, these should include but not limited to report conducted and conclusion with valid reason for withdrawal, - Records of public notice issued notifying psssengers of the withdrawal of service 1426 Stranorlar to ST Johnston - Notice to me (redacted) of the withdrawal of service 1426 - Records from the NTA in relation to their intertpretation of EU-UK TCA title ii - C4 Records from NTA to their efforts to prove a definitive answer to authorisation of Multiple Authorisation to a single service under the EU-UK TCA. Also provide precedent. - Records and copies of all correspondence within the department of transport (ministers office, minister of states office, NTA and Local Link) in relation in to Michael Carlin and Castlefin Cabs. Since 01/01/23. This should include all records and copies of emails, phone call notes, meetings, minutes from meetings etc - All records in relation to local link service 288 ballybofey to derry and service 1426 stranorlar to st. Johnston since 01/01/23 - Record of all Authorisations issued since 01/01/2020 by the NTA under the EU-UK TCA title ii Transport of Passengers by Road - Records of all services withdrawn by local Link since 01/01/15 - Reports for each service withdrawn since 01/01/15 I also wish to request records of the scoring matrix for each service tendered since 01/01/2022.
- Received —Decided 23 January 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
The cost, on a yearly basis, for the hiring or chartering of a tug vessel to respond to Coast Guard incidents from January 1 2022 - January 1 2025. - The incidents in which assistance of such a chartered craft was required from January 1 2020 to January 1 2025. - Any correspondence, reports, briefing documents in which the hiring of a tug vessel has been discussed from January 1 2022 to January 1 2025. - Any correspondence, reports, briefing documents in which the purchase of a tug vessel has been discussed from January 1 2022 to January 1 2025
- Received —Decided 21 January 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
1. A list setting out all Department of Transport expenditure on external consultants in the years 2020-2024, the name of the consultancy in each case and the year in which the costs were incurred 2. A list setting out the purpose of the expenditure in each case 3. A list setting out the title of each consultancy report prepared in each case 4. A list setting out the number of printed pages in each consultancy report
- Received —Decided 16 January 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents:- Renewable Transport Fuel Policy 2025-2027 Consultation- Long Term Learner Permit Holders- Letter to NTA Board Member- Speed Limits Review - Implementation Update (November 2024)-I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9/2024 - 5/12/2024.
- Received —Decided 15 January 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 01-12-2024 - 31-12-2024