Department of Transport
FOI Requests — 2,296 records (page 3 of 46)
- Received —Decided 13 January 2025RefusedDepartment of Transport
The minutes of the Code of Best Practice National and Regional Greenways Review Meeting which was held on 07/11/2024 in th eMullingar Park Hotel. The minutes of the Code of Best Practice National and Regional Greenways Review Meeting which was held on 28/03/2023 in the Mullingar Park Hotel.
- Received —Decided 31 December 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
I would like to obtain a copy of any Minutes off the Working Group from 2024 that discussed Camera Enforcement in Bus Lanes.
- Received —Decided 20 December 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
All correspondence, documents and records since January 1st, 2023 relating to any potential aircraft transiting sovereign Irish airspace without having received appropriate organisation, carrying or suspected of carrying weapons, munitions, ammunition or the components thereof This should include, but not be limited, to: Any internal correspondence relating to the matter Related documents such, such as emails, memos, reports, draft programmes Any minutes, records or notes pertaining to any meeting at which this issue was discussed. Any communications with or briefings for other government departments or state agencies Any concerns expressed regarding national security, the intended recipient currently being engaged in war crimes or crimes against humanity All other documentation pertinent to this issue
- Received —Decided 20 December 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the FOI Act, I wish to apply for the following: Any documentation, including correspondence/reports/briefing materials/presentations concerning unaccompanied learner drivers received from 01/01/2024 to date by the Minister of State with responsibility for road safety. I would prefer to receive this information electronically.
- Received —Decided 20 December 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I would like to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, for records relating to the Achill Greenway Extension Project (Cashel to Bunacurry).In particular the records I would like to obtain relate to the requests from TII and subsequent replies and corrospondence and approval from the Department of Transport allowing TII to acquire land using the voluntary land Acquisition model using Greenway Sustainability Payment instead of the existing Permissive Access Model.
- Received —Decided 19 December 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act to request a copy of the public submissions made to the All-Island Strategic Rail review.
- Received —Decided 18 December 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the FOI Act, I wish to apply for the following:-Copies of communications received from members of the public by the Minister for Transport concerning public transport referencing words "anti-social", "unsafe"; or "threatening" in the last three months.-Copies of communications received from members of the public by the Minister for Transport concerning public transport referencing the words disability and/or disabled in the last three months.
- Received —Decided 16 December 2024Part-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 01-11- 2024 - 30-11-2024.
- Received —Decided 13 December 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I would like to request the following information: 1. Any and all documents (e.g. emails, letters, memo's) related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department received either directly from the CIÉ Trade Union Group (TUG) or from any Trade Union since the 1st of June 2024. 2. Any and all documents (e.g. emails, letters, memo's) related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department received from CIÉ; since the 1st of June 2024. 3. Any and all documents (e.g. emails, letters, memo's) related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department either received or sent advocating for pension benefit reduction(s) or the implementation of the Labour Court Recommendation LCR 22297 since the 1st of June 2024.
- Received —Decided 11 December 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am writing to formally request access to specific records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking information regarding the legal and regulatory framework applicable to Ukrainian citizens who have brought their own vehicles to Ireland. I would be grateful if you could provide access to the following records: 1. **Driving Licences:** * Any internal guidelines, circulars, or legislation outlining the validity of Ukrainian driving licences in Ireland. * Procedures and requirements for exchanging a Ukrainian driving licence for an Irish one. 2. **Vehicle Registration:** * Guidelines or legislation on temporary registration measures for Ukrainian vehicles. * Long-term registration requirements, including any tax implications or vehicle inspection procedures. 3. **Road Tax:** * Any exemptions or specific tax obligations for Ukrainian-registered vehicles. 4. **Insurance:** * The validity of Ukrainian insurance policies in Ireland. * Specific insurance requirements for Ukrainian vehicles. 5. **Penalty Points:** * The application of penalty points to Ukrainian drivers.
- Received —Decided 10 December 2024GrantedDepartment of Transport
I wish to make the following FOI request :-A list of the name, grade and division of each civil servant currently serving in the Department of Transport. I am not seeking any other information and an electronic format will please suffice for the information. This is a request of an update on similar FOI request information you provided to me in May 2023. I attach that answer below for your reference.
- Received —Decided 10 December 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
Dear FOI Officer(s)Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any policy / protocol document or guidelines your organisation has regarding the use of wearable technology (e.g., smart glasses) by staff.
- Received —Decided 9 December 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
--Any records of lobbying concerning the proposed introduction of new speed limits, announced by the Government in September 2023, on Irish national secondary roads, rural roads and roads in built-up areas.
- Received —Decided 4 December 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Any memos, minutes of meetings and/or briefing documents for any of the ministers [including junior ministers] in the department about the use of Shannon airport by the US military and/or civilian aircraft carrying US military personnel or equipment; Any memos, minutes of meetings and/or briefing documents for any of the ministers [including junior ministers] in the department about the use of Irish airspace by airlines to transport military weapons, ammunition and/or other military equipment (parts, etc) to Israel within permission and/or without exemptions granted
- Received —Decided 3 December 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
Internal guidelines that were in place in your body on 1 January 2024 regarding approval or authorisation of personal expenditure (expenditure on goods or services to be provided directly to the individual) by the Secretary General or Accounting Officer. Internal guidelines in place on 31 October 2024 regarding the same matter.
- Received —Decided 28 November 2024GrantedDepartment of Transport
a copy of any progress reports, submissions, memos, or reports relating to the delivery of the Adare Bypass project. - a copy of any correspondence (high-level only) between the department and Limerick City and County Council with regard to the above. Both parts of this request to cover the period 1 Jan 2024 to date.
- Received —Decided 27 November 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
the records showing the projected and actual costs of the clearance works carried out in 2023-24 on the Western Rail Corridor between Athenry and Claremorris.
- Received —Decided 26 November 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Proposal for Design and Tender Fee Scheme as part of MetroLink Procurement Strategy - MS Greening the Corporate Fleet - Shareholder Expectation Letter for the Irish Aviation Authority - An Bord Pleanala decision on night time operations at Dublin Airport - Reform of the Road Safety Authority / Budget 2025 - Planning & Development Bill - Key Transport Issues I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9 Planning & Development Bill - Key Transport Issues/2024 - 29/10/2024.
- Received —Decided 21 November 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I would like to apply under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act for the following records held by the Department of Transport: 1. Correspondence between the chair of the CIE group and the Minister for Transport since 01 March 2024 2. Correspondence between the chair of Irish Rail and the Minister for Transport since 01 March 2024 3. Correspondence between the chair of Dublin Bus and the Minister for Transport since 01 March 2024
- Received —Decided 20 November 2024Part-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 01-10-2024 - 31-10-2024.
- Received —Decided 15 November 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
It's a query under the Freedom of Information legislation on correspondence between Bid Services of 5 Islington Avenue, Sandycove, Dublin, A96 K1W9, Ireland, and the Department of Transport. Query with respect to: 1. All correspondence, including letters, emails, and phone calls in relation to the tender for helicopters and fixed wing services for the Irish Coast guard, between May 2022 and July 2024, between Bid Services of 5 Islington Avenue, Sandycove, Dublin, A96 K1W9, Ireland, and the Department of Transport.
- Received —Decided 15 November 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am looking for all correspondece to and from the Minister for Transport in relation to the BusConnects project from July 1, 2024 until present.
- Received —Decided 15 November 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking the following: All correspondence between Shannon Airport and Kenn Spatt in the three months to 23/10/2024 All correspondence between Shannon Airport and Ethna Brogan in the three months to 23/10/2024 All correspondence between Shannon Airport and Nicola Hayes in the three months to 23/10/2024 All correspondence between Shannon Airport and Niamh O’Brien in the three months to 23/10/2024 I am particularly interested in correspondence relating to the passage of weapons of war from the US destined for Israel through Shannon Airport.
- Received —Decided 14 November 2024Handled outside of FOIDepartment of Transport
Could you kindly forward me all electronic information on above bus route for the last 12 months. This new route has missed it's 2nd deadline (June 2024 ) and I want to see communication between your department and the NTA as to why this is still not operational as of today
- Received —Decided 14 November 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
Any correspondence from Minister O'Donovan, his adviser or departmental staff in relation to the erection of a plaque or plaques in Bunmahon Waterford between November 1 2023 and January 31 2024 made to the coast guard. Any receipts accured by the Coast guard in having to put three plagues in Bunmahon
- Received —Decided 12 November 2024Part-GrantedDepartment 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 Transport: A record of all reports, including draft reports, submitted to the department related to the transition of a contract for the provision of Irish Coast Guard Air Search and Rescue operations from CHC Ireland to Bristow Ireland, dated between May 1, 2024 and the date of this request. This should include, but is not limited to, reports which were brought to the department's attention by CHC Ireland, Bristow Ireland, the Irish Aviation Authority or via the EASA ECCAIRS system. A record of reports and briefing documents sent to/from the Minister's office related to the transition of a contract for the provision of Irish Coast Guard Air Search and Rescue provision from CHC Ireland to Bristow Ireland, dated between May 1, 2024 and the date of this request. Where sensitive information that cannot be released under the Freedom of Information Act is an issue, I am willing to receive redacted information.
- Received —Decided 7 November 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
168 identical submissions: I would like to request the following information: 1. Any and all documents (e.g. emails, letters, memo’s) related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department received either directly from the CIÉ Trade Union Group (TUG) or from any Trade Union since the 1st of June 2024. 2. Any and all documents (e.g. emails, letters, memo’s) related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department received from CIÉ since the 1st of June 2024. 3. Any and all documents (e.g. emails, letters, memo’s) related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department either received or sent advocating for pension benefit reduction(s) or the implementation of the Labour Court Recommendation LCR 22297 since the 1st of June 2024.
- Received —Decided 5 November 2024GrantedDepartment of Transport
"Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme" also known as the "Bus Connects, Core Bus Corridor 7" and limited to the part of this corridor from Cherry Orchard Hospital, Dublin 10, to Mount Brown, Dublin 8. 1. All submissions, in whatever form, received or made by the DOT whether inside or outside the consultation process. 2. All memos / minutes of meetings between the DOT and other parties. 3. All memos of telephone calls between the DOT and other parties. 4. All memos / minutes of internal DOT meetings. 5. All e-mails between the DOT and other parties. 6. All mobile phone messages between the DOT and other parties, for example, SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram etc. 7. All correspondence, e-mails and mobile phone messages to and from the communications assistant(s)
- Received —Decided 5 November 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
The number of CCTV cameras used in buildings or areas owned/used by the department which include facial recognition functionality built in. The locations of these cameras and when they were installed. How many of these cameras are by Chinese manufacturer Hikvision. The location of these cameras and when they were installed.
- Received —Decided 5 November 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
Any documents related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department received either directly from the CIÉ Trade Union Group (TUG) or from any Trade Union since the 1st of Jan 2023 to date of this email. Any documents related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department received from CIÉ since the 1st of Jan 2023 to date of this email. Any documents related to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951 which the Department either received or sent relating to the implementation of the Labour Court Recommendation LCR 22297 since 1st of Jan 2023 to date of this email.
- Received —Decided 4 November 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I wish to receive a copy of the following records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 concerning the alleged transport of munitions between the US and Israel through Irish sovereign airspace, Irish controlled airspace, and/or over Ireland. Time period: 1 August 2024-present: Any departmental or ministerial contact or communication/correspondence with Challenge Group and/or Challenge Airlines and/or COO David Canavan [For context, Tanaiste Micheál Martin said on RTE Radio on 15 September 2024 that "the State is engaging proactively with the company".] Any departmental or ministerial communication/correspondence with AirNav, the Department of Defence and/or the Department of Justice on this matter The most recent/up-to-date briefings for the Minister / Junior Minister on this matter Please provide the requested documents in electronic format - and in spreadsheet format where available for data - and provide an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible. Please also contact me as early as possible where any potential refinement may be required and/or where costs are envisioned and can be reduced or eliminated through request refinement.
- Received —Decided 1 November 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following information: All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow-up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Minister Eamon Ryan and Cork Port officials on 6 March 2023 and between Eamon Ryan and the Chair of Cork Port on April 2, 2024. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting, please?
- Received —Decided 1 November 2024Deemed RefusedDepartment of Transport
The winning bid price from Bristow Ireland relating to the Irish Coast Guard Search and Rescue aviation service contract awarded in around August 2023. The non-winning bid price from CHC Ireland relating to the Irish Coast Guard Search and Rescue aviation service contract awarded in around August 2023 Please note that all information held by the Department that falls within the above categories whether electronic or manual in form, is required to be delivered up.
- Received —Decided 1 November 2024GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under Freedom of Information I request the Department of Transport for sight of any such letter that might have recently been received by CIÉ; and/or the Department of Transport from the TUG or some unions of the TUG supportive of certain pension benefit reduction(s) to CIÉ `1951 Scheme`
- Received —Decided 31 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow-up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan CEOs of Dublin Port and Irish Rail to discuss the 3FM project on November 1, 2023.
- Received —Decided 30 October 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
Specifically I am looking for all correspondence to and from either the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and junior minister James Lawless/Jack Chambers with the Garda Commissioner Drew Harrris from June 1, 2024 until present
- Received —Decided 29 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All records/minutes/briefing notes related to any meetings between Minister James Lawless and Aer Lingus executives between January 1, 2024 and the present day All records/minutes/briefing notes related to any meetings between Minister James Lawless and Ryanair executives between January 1, 2024 and the present day
- Received —Decided 29 October 2024Part-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 01-09-2024 - 30-09-2024. I would prefer to receive this information in electronic format
- Received —Decided 29 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow-up correspondence in relation to a meeting Eamon Ryan attended on DAA' s dividend policy on November 23, 2023.
- Received —Decided 24 October 2024GrantedDepartment of Transport
- Copies of any correspondence between the Department and these public bodies or state agencies: TII, IDA, Eirgrid, ESB Networks - copies of any correspondence between the department and parties involved in the specific movement of a consignment of MAN Energy engines to power plants in Dublin and Roscommon. - copies of any correspondence between the department and firms involved in the haulage of abnormal loads. - copies of any records relating to this matter that were submitted to either the minister or the secretary general of the department.
- Received —Decided 23 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow-up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and Ryanair on March 7th, 2024. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- Received —Decided 22 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Any and all correspondence between the Port of Cork Secretary and the Department of Transport between June 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 in relation to Port of Cork board matters. Any and all correspondence between the Dept of Transport, and/or the Minister for Transport, and/or the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, to the Port of Cork between June 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024 in relation to Port of Cork board matters. Any and all correspondence between the former Port of Cork CEO Eoin McGettigan and the Department of Transport between June 1, 2023 and September 31, 2023.
- Received —Decided 17 October 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
I would like to apply under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act for the following records held by the Department of Transport 1. Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Transport/Minister of State at the Department of Transport and the chair of the Road Safety Authority since 01 January 2024 regarding plans for reforming the body including the report by consultants Indecon- as set out in Budget 2025 statement by the Department 2. Copy of correspondence between the Secretary General of the Department of Transport and the chief executive of the Road Safety Authority since 01January 2024 regarding plans for reforming the body including the report by consultants Indecon
- Received —Decided 15 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow-up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and DAA chair on May 16, 2024.
- Received —Decided 14 October 2024GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the job description or role profile for the position of Secretary General or Deputy Secretary General used in the recruitment process on the last occasion either position was advertised.
- Received —Decided 14 October 2024GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the job description or role profile used in the recruitment / selection process on the last occasion a competition was held to fill each position based outside Ireland (e.g. Brussels, Geneva, Washington, Beijing, etc). This request should exclude all posts filled by career diplomats or staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Received —Decided 11 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence / minutes of any meetings during 2024 between Minister Chambers and Ratp Dev.
- Received —Decided 8 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Any correspondence between the Department of Transport and local authorities about the roll out of mobility hubs this year. Records of minutes from any meetings relating to mobility hubs in the Department of Transport this year.
- Received —Decided 8 October 2024RefusedDepartment of Transport
Ryanair has reported writing to Jack Chambers between May 1 and August 31, providing feedback regarding stamp duty on trading of shares in Irish listed companies. According to the lobbying entry, the letter was written by Neil Sorahan. The department of finance told me that they held no record of this letter, suggesting that it was likely sent when Chambers was still minister of state in the department of transport. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: - The letter written by Neil Sorahan to Jack Chambers regarding stamp duty on trading of shares in Irish listed companies between May 1 and August 31
- Received —Decided 3 October 2024GrantedDepartment of Transport
Release under FOI of all Documents that references concerns about Food Courier Companies such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo in relation to road safety. Documents in relation to any concerns brought to the attention of the Department in relation to byclcle couriers and road safety and rules of the road. All documents within the Department that references the legality or compliance of ebikes used by couriers working for food delivery companies such as Deliveroo, Uber Eats and just eats. All documents within the Department that reference how new ebike legislation will be enforced.