Department of Transport
FOI Requests — 2,296 records (page 7 of 46)
- Received —Decided 15 December 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of all records relating to correspondence between the Minister of State, Jack Chambers TD, and Ibec, as listed here. This should include, but is not limited to, any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received by the Minister's office related to this correspondence.
- Received —Decided 15 December 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
1. A copy of all internal briefings prepared for the Minister between 25t September and 9th October 2023.(Note: I am not specifying topics the briefings relate to, this would be for briefings on topics or issues for the Minister, however I do not believe there would be a huge volume in this short period, as such I am not refining it to a specific topic. If you have any queries on this FOI contact me by email)
- Received —Decided 14 December 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I wish to apply for the following records. I believe these records are held by the department. Any complaints from members of the public concerning public transport addressed to Minister Eamon Ryan in 2023.
- Received —Decided 13 December 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request a copy of the Limerick to Foynes Railway Order please?
- Received —Decided 12 December 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
Please furnish us with all records pertaining to: The agreement reached between the United Kingdom and Ireland and the United Kingdom and the European Union which enables UK firms to undertake aerial surveying contracts in Ireland utilising UK registered aircraft and also UK firms undertaking aerial surveying contract in Ireland utilising EU registered aircraft. Details of the specific arrangement permitted whereby Hi Def Aerial Surveying Ltd, a UK company, has been permitted to undertake an aerial survey in Ireland on behalf of EirGrid
- Received —Decided 12 December 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am writing to you as I would like to make a freedom of information request in regards to public transport records. I would like to make the request, specifically in regards to logged reports of incidents of anti-social behaviour on public transport services in Dublin during June and July 2023.
- Received —Decided 12 December 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
Following retrieval of the attached record: Please provide the records post this communication and how Ger Deering came to be appointed as Taxi Regulator; Who nominated him; and Please provide the original Dept communication in relation to his appointment. https://www.independent.ie/regionals/minister-says-taxi-industry-will-flourish-under-carlow-mans-new- leadership/27013797.html
- Received —Decided 7 December 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - Correspondence and memos between the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and (1) the NTA and/or (2) the NCBI in relation to the NCBI Wayfinding / National Transport Training Centre between 01 July 2021 and present. Correspondence and memos between the Department of Transport and the NTA, to include subsequent briefing notes, memos and correspondence between the officials and the Minister, in relation to the NCBI Wayfinding / National Transport Training Centre between 01 July 2021 and present.
- Received —Decided 4 December 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Acts, I wish to request access to the following records -Any record created since March 2022 which proposed or recommended the discontinuation of Covid19 safety measures such as masking or the use of social distancing. Any record created since March 2022 which records a decision to discontinue Covid19 safety measures. Any record created since March 2022 instructing staff to discontinue Covid19 safety measures.
- Received —Decided 30 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
My request includes but is not limited to, all emails between Department officials, between the Department and other State Agencies/Bodies and any other parties. I would like to receive the records in electronic form. My request relates to all relevant records created/issued/copied, on or after, the date of my email of 20/09/2023, which I copied to the Minister for Transport.
- Received —Decided 29 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
All records held by the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport relating to the flight of Silk Way West 4K-SW888 which flew from Houston Texas to Shannon, and from Shannon to Baku Azerbaijan.4K-SW888 was at Shannon on Sunday 08/10/2023
- Received —Decided 29 November 2023Part-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 01-10-2023 - 31-10-2023.
- Received —Decided 29 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
I wish to access copies of the following records in electronic format under the Freedom of Information Act:- all Departmental records (including correspondence, memoranda, orders and briefing notes) relating to items transited through the State or the policy of transiting items through the State under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989 from the period January 2021 to present.
- Received —Decided 28 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Copies of the following submissions and associated records:- Memo for Information on NDP Delivery- Quarter Two Capital Memo 2023- Update to the European Commission on the draft All-Island Strategic- Rail Review- Proposal for Bill on Penalty Points- Draft Memo to Govt for Information - Review of National Ports Policy- Draft Memo for Information on NDP Delivery- Considerations re potential future supports to the Haulage & Road Freight Sector- Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2023 - 31/10/2023.
- Received —Decided 27 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
Dear Sir/Madam,Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:- copies of any records held by either the minister or the Secretary General with regard to the 'Briefing Note to the Department of Transport on the Consequences of the Funding Scenarios for 2023' and media reports on it. This request to cover the period since 1 September 2023.
- Received —Decided 27 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Any correspondence between the Department of Transport and the Dublin Airport Authority regarding the appointment of Peter Dunne as their DAA's Chief Financial Officer. This should also include any meeting notes where this topic was on the agenda. This should also include the reasoning DAA gave as to why Mr Dunne was deemed the most suitable candidate. Were any concerns raised by the Department regarding Mr Dunne's long history in the oil and gas industry and particularly his past role in United Oil & Gas? I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- Received —Decided 24 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Copies of requests for exemptions permitting the carriage of munitions of war onboard through Irish airports and/or Irish airspace since 1 September 2023; Copies of all flight authorisations and/or ministerial exemptions permitting the carriage of munitions of war through Irish airports and/or Irish airspace since 1 September 2023; In tabular format, 2022 and 2023 data on exemptions for the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft in the same format/detail as records on the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) website here; In tabular format, the total number of searches or investigations for munitions of war conducted on permitted aircraft at Shannon airport per year from 2013-present; In tabular format, the total number of searches or investigations for munitions of war (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order by civil aircraft contracted by foreign military/intelligence at Irish airports or through Irish airspace to include airport name (where applicable), date, and details of the breach since 1 January 2013- present Any internal reports, analysis, assessments, memos, briefings, and/or site inspection or investigative reports into suspected, alleged or confirmed breaches of the Order by any branch of the US armed forces (The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and/or Coast Guard)
- Received —Decided 23 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
We request a copy of the following records: -1) A copy of the submissions made by the four Dublin Local Authorities in response to the invitation of the TOD Working Group in September 2022 for submissions (a copy of which invitation is contained in Appendix 1 of Opportunities for Transport Orientated Development (TOD) in Major Urban Centres: Dublin Study, May 2023)
- Received —Decided 23 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the contracts register for your department / office / body, excluding any contract for security-related services, systems or processes, and also excluding any commercially sensitive information I do not wish to know the value of any contract, nor do I need to know the name of the supplier of the service / goods. My interest lies in establishing the range of services and goods purchased by your organisation. If the register contains a description of the section / unit / area of the organisation that manages each contract, that is also of interest to me.
- Received —Decided 22 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Acts, I wish to request access to the following records -a copy of the current (November 2023) template document used for submissions to the department's / body's management board / committee, or to any other internal governance body and a copy of any instruction or guidance issued since February 2020 to modify submissions to the management board / committee (specifically seeking inclusion or omission of consideration of issues related to Covid19 in submissions - I do not need access to any other changes e.g., for financial controls, or governance changes, or HR issues). I request access to these records in their original form, and that they be sent by email, please. I am not seeking any submissions to the management body - I am looking for (i) the template document from which submissions are created, and (ii) instructions to modify that template or submissions for Covid-related issues. I will be happy to clarify / refine any aspect of this request, and to agree to a time extension for a reply to this request if that assists.
- Received —Decided 21 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
Dear Sir/Madam, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Records of correspondence between the Department of Transport and the Road Safety Authority over concern about the rising toll of fatalities, from July to October 23rd, 2023. Also, any internal briefing notes in relation to the same issue and time period.
- Received —Decided 21 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
I would like to make a request for a copy of the Railway Order for the Foynes to Limerick railway line under the Freedom of information Act 2014.
- Received —Decided 21 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
I wish to request a copy of the railway order pertaining to the Limerick Foynes Railway under The Freedom of Information Act, 2014.
- Received —Decided 16 November 2023RefusedDepartment 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 and the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, if possible, regarding the rollout of the TFI app in Dublin from September 1st, 2023 until present.
- Received —Decided 13 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
A Chara, I would like to request all internal and external correspondence relating to the Briefing note to Department of Transport on the consequences of the funding scenarios for 2023; from 1st May 2023 to date Is mise le meas,
- Received —Decided 8 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Dear FOI Team, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of all records of correspondence, both internal and external, relating to challenges facing the Irish taxi market, such as the decline of licenced taxis, the requirement for wheelchair-accessible taxis and the ageing driver demographic since July 2023 to date. This should include, but is not limited to, any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, minutes of meetings, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received by the Department related to this. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original format. If you feel that the request is too broad, or that it may not be possible to respond to this request in a reasonable time, please contact me at this email address and inform me of how I can refine my request. Please also confirm that you have received this request.
- Received —Decided 8 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I would like to request, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, access to the following information/records: All records/correspondence/notes/briefing materials related to this entry (https://www.lobbying.ie/return/102468/apple-distribution- international-ltd) in the lobbying register, in which Apple discussed "key transport infrastructure and links" with Minister Jack Chambers Any letters back and forth between Apple and the Department of Transport relating to public transport/links as related to the above entry in the lobbying register. I would request this information in digital format, though any other format is also acceptable.
- Received —Decided 8 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
I am writing to you as I would like to make a freedom of information request in regards to public transport records. I would like to make the request, specifically in regards to records of reported incidents of anti-social behaviour on Luas services during the dates: December 27th, 2022 and January 3rd, 2023.
- Received —Decided 7 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
To whom it may concern, Under the Freedom of Information Acts I would like to please request copies of the following documentation or correspondence. 1; All communications between the Department of Transport and the Road safety Authority on the subject of additional/extra/supplementary funding for the RSA to fund additional road safety campaigns or programmes. 2; Included within the scope of this query should be any internal Department meeting notes, minutes, and/or briefings to the Minister or Minister of State on this subject and also, any responses to the RSA, whether by letter, email, meeting minutes, or the note of any telecommunications on this subject. 3; The time period covered by this query is Jan 1st 2022 and September 1st 2023. I hope this request is clear. If not, or if the scope is potentially problematic, pls do not hesitate to get in contact.
- Received —Decided 7 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
Updated scope: I am requesting written communication, sent or received, between the Department of Transport and AIRNAV Ireland / IAA ANSP regarding or related to the north runway (10L-28R) and the missed approach procedures/tracks for the south runway (10R-28L) at Dublin Airport since 1st of January 2023
- Received —Decided 7 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am seeking the release of all records relating to correspondence between the Minister of State, Jack Chambers TD, the Minister of Transport, Eamon Ryan TD and Ryanair, as listed here. This should include, but is not limited to, any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received by the Ministers Office related to this correspondence.
- Received —Decided 3 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
To whom it may concern, 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 all update reports and briefing notes supplied by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) to the Minister and/or Department officials since its foundation in July, 2023. The material should relate specifically to progress with regard to EV infrastructure development.
- Received —Decided 3 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
To whom it may concern, 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 all correspondence between the office of Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) and the Minister and Secretary General of the department since its establishment in July, 2022.
- Received —Decided 1 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
Dear Sir/Madam, Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: all available data including e-mail relating to flight, cargo and landing of Cavok Air UR-CEZ Arrived Shannon12/10/2023 I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- Received —Decided 1 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
Dear Sir/Madam, Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: all available data including e-mail relating to flight, cargo and landing of Pallas Aviation N96MG Arrived Shannon 15/09/2023 I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- Received —Decided 26 October 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
Please acknowledge receipt of this email at your earliest convenience. Today's Irish Independent refers to a briefing document produced by the TII and submitted to the Dept of Transport, dated 28th October 2022. The document in question reportedly has the title "Briefing Note to the Department of Transport on the Consequences of the Funding Scenarios for 2023". Under the FOI Act, I wish to request the following: A copy of the Briefing Note mentioned above. All written material in the possession of the Dept of Transport, Minister of Transport or Minister of State at the Dept of Transport specifically related to the Briefing Note or its contents, before or after its submission to the Department, such as memos, project proposals, research reports, literature reviews, correspondence etc. All correspondence or other written material circulated between Dept of Transport officials in relation to the Briefing Note or its contents, before or after the date of its submission. All correspondence or other written material sent by any person in the Dept of Transport to any member of the Oireachtas in relation to the Briefing Note or its contents, before or after the date of its submission. All correspondence or other written material sent by any person in the Dept of Transport to any person in An Garda Siochana or the Road Safety Authority in relation to the Briefing Note or its contents, before or after the date of its submission. The overall aim of this FOI request is to elucidate and understand the Dept of Transport's engagement with the Briefing Note, its contents, its production and its circulation, from its earliest inception, especially in regard to the prevention of road deaths and injuries. For the purpose of this FOI request, the scope of the required material includes, but may not be limited to, all documents, reports, plans, correspondence, emails, notes, records of meetings, memos, faxes or other material in the possession of the Dept of Transport, whether typed, printed, handwritten, mechanically or electronically recorded or reproduced. Please provide the requested documentation in electronic format by email if at all possible. If it proves necessary, I am also seeking your assistance in (a) identifying the records pertaining to the above request and (b) ensuring that the terms and scope of this request are sufficient to obtain the required information. Should this request need to be amended or clarified in any way, I would be grateful if you could let me know as soon as possible. I request that ongoing correspondence be conducted by email.
- Received —Decided 25 October 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
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 01-09-2023 - 30-09-2023.
- Received —Decided 25 October 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am seeking all records of the meeting between Minister Ryan and the Road Safety Authority on Tuesday 26 September 2023
- Received —Decided 24 October 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
I request the following under the Freedom of Information Act: I request any records or documents that detail the modelling used to create Dublin Bus timetables. I request records or documents that list the variables considered in the bus timetable models, such as time trends, seasonality, length of route, local attributes (schools, business, built-up), speed limits, pick-up time, etc. I request records or documents of any internal/external consultation related to bus timetable modelling and/or records that details how timetables are created I request records or documents that explain whether Google maps is used in calculating journey times I request records or documents that describe the modelling or considerations used for assigning a driver's schedule am cc'ing the NTA so that they may receive an update of my request.
- Received —Decided 23 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
1. All correspondence since January 1st, 2023, between the Minister or Department officials (at PO level or above) and Dublin Airport Authority; and any associated records, briefing notes, studies or minutes on these topics: a. The sale of lands between the Dublin airport runways by Ulick and Des McEvaddy and co-owners; b. The planning case related to restricons on night me flights at Dublin Airport c. Dublin Airport passenger projecons for 2023 and 2024, planning limitaons on passenger numbers and the implicaons of such limitations. 2. All correspondence on the same topics since January 1st 2023, between the Minister or Department Officials (at PO level or above) and the minister or any other officials at PO level or above in any other department 3. All correspondence on the same topics since 1st January 2023, between the Minister or Department officials (at PO level or above) and the Irish Aviation Authority, inorporating the Commission for Aviation Regulation
- Received —Decided 20 October 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
All records held by the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport relating to the flight of Silk Way West 4K-SW888 registered in Azerbaijan, which flew Houston Texas to Shannon, to Baku Azerbaijan on 25th and 26th September 2023.
- Received —Decided 18 October 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
A copy of the tender document for the provision of the new Irish Coast Guard Search and Rescue Aviation Contract
- Received —Decided 18 October 2023RefusedDepartment of Transport
1. Minutes of all meengs held by the Steering Group for the Irish Coast Guards new aviaon service. 2. A copy of KPMGs detailed business/economic assessment (Business Case) on behalf of the Department of Transport for the Irish Coast Guard’s new aviation service.
- Received —Decided 17 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am requesting a copy of the records dated 3 – 9 July 2009 as referenced in my previous internal review decision letter received last month,
- Received —Decided 13 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
• All records concerning the 2011 appointment of Ronan Melvin to the board of the Road Safety Authority •A ll records concerning the 2011 appointment of Henry Minogue to the board of Bus Éireann
- Received —Decided 11 October 2023GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am requesting the release of any records sent to Minister Ryan by Aer Lingus concerning the North Runway. I’m specifically requesting the email referred to in this entry on the lobbying register
- Received —Decided 9 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
A copy of the letter written by Mr Andrew Sheen, Managing Director, Irish ferries, to Ken Spratt Secretary General at the Department of Transport, dated between 1 May, 2023 to 31 August 2023, in relation to national ports policy. Any follow up correspondences between the two parties regarding the above letter.
- Received —Decided 5 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Revised scope of request: • The relevant acon planning applicaon (F20A/0668) by the daa which is under appeal with An Bord Pleanála • Condion 5 (65 nighme flights limit) of the North Runway’s planning permission (F04AA/1755) • Condion 3 (32m passenger cap) of Terminal 2’s planning applicaon (F06A/1248) Could you supply me with the following records: All communications, related to the above subject, back and forth between employees of the daa, Board members of the daa or anyone acting on behalf of the daa, directly with the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan or staff of the Department of Transport or his advisors. Please include text messages and all records, related to the above subject, of phone calls to or from the Minister Please include notes and minutes of calls The start date of the request is August 25th 2022.
- Received —Decided 5 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
Revised scope of request: • The relevant acon planning applicaon (F20A/0668) by the daa which is under appeal with An Bord Pleanála • Condion 5 (65 nighme flights limit) of the North Runway’s planning permission (F04AA/1755) • Condion 3 (32m passenger cap) of Terminal 2’s planning applicaon (F06A/1248) Could you supply me with the following records: All communications, related to the above subject, back and forth between employees of the daa, Board members of the daa or anyone acting on behalf of the daa, directly with the Minister of State Jack Chambers or staff of the Department of Transport or his advisors. Please include text messages and all records, related to the above subject, of phone calls to or from the Minister Please include notes and minutes of calls The start date of the request is August 25th 2022.
- Received —Decided 5 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Transport
I am seeking the release of all records relating to the meeting and/or correspondence held between John McDonald, Special Adviser and Uber as listed https://www.lobbying.ie/return/101752/uber. This should include, but is not limited to, records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes, a list of attendees, briefing material, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced at the meeting. I also request any letters, emails, text messages, Whatsapp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received before, during or after the meeting.