Department of Transport
FOI Requests — 2,678 records (page 3 of 54)
- 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 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 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 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
- 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 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 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 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 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.