Department of Transport

Department of Transport

Re: Call - Outs of Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard Unit for Incidents Involving Kayaks on May 1st 2020 and 31st August 2020 all records concerning: 1.Call-outs and Coordinations for the above mentioned unit on the above mentioned dates for the above mentioned incidents 2.SitReps generated and transmitted for the above mentioned unit for the above mentioned dates for the above mentioned incidents 3.Input into SitReps. (a) The records of the status of all persons responsible for inputting information leading to the generation of said SitReps, and the COPs and SOPs used or required to be used for the input and transmission of such information. 4. Records detailing whether or not these SitReps were passed to the MCIB and how and when such records were passed to the MCIB SitReps refer to Situation Reports, COP refers to Codes of Practice, and SOPs refer to Standard Operating Procedures, or similar.

Department of Transport

1.0 Secondment (a) all records concerning the secondment of the Minister’s civil servants from the Department of Transport (or any other department) to work at, or perform the functions of, the Secretariat of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, (b) to include all records relating to the terms and conditions of their employment, (c) to include all records identifying the civil service grade of the persons with, or to, whom within the Department, they are required / obliged to deal with, or report, with respect to their salaries and performance. (Note: individual names are not sought). (d) to include all records concerning other duties performed by members of the Secretariat of the MCIB within the Department of Transport or elsewhere. 2.0 Physical locations of work space Notwithstanding any changes required as a result of Covid-19, I understand that the members of the Secretariat of the MCIB work from desks located at Leeson Lane, Dublin 2 which is a shared address with the Department of Transport and the Irish Coast Guard Service. (a) I request all records concerning the physical work space location allocated to the members of the MCIB secretariat (prior to Covid 19) both before and after their secondment to the Secretariat.

Department of Transport

A copy of the public advertisement issued for the Interim Chair of the Irish Aviation Authority issued by the Public Appointments Service which resulted in the appointment of a person in early 2021.

Department of Transport

Any memos/briefings/notes prepared for the Minister or the secretary general relating to the public transport (miscellaneous provisions) bill 2021 since September 2020 until March 16th 2021. Correspondence/memos/briefings between officials at the grade of Principal Officer or above in the Department of Transport and the Department of Finance and/or the Department of Public Expenditure relating to the public transport (miscellaneous provisions) bill 2021 between September 2020 and March 16th 2021.

Department of Transport

Details of all expenditure incurred by the Department of Transport on cloud computing services in 2020. Cloud computing services should be taken to mean any cloud-related service provided to the Department of Transport, either directly by cloud computing companies (such as, but not limited to, the following: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, Amazon Web Services, and IBM) or by third party-consultancies. In either case, this would incorporate all varieties of cloud computing, including software-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service and platform-as-a-service.

Department of Transport

I am seeking under the Freedom of Information Act seeking all records including correspondence, reports and minutes of meetings concerning the decision to designate Aaron Forde for the role of Shannon Group chair to Minister Eamon Ryan. Records showing the number of other people considered for the role of Shannon Group prior to the nomination of Mr Forde and also records showing individuals who were approached to take on the role and turned down the offer prior to the nomination of Mr Forde.

Department of Transport

I am seeking under the Freedom of Information Act seeking all records including correspondence, reports and minutes of meetings concerning the decision to cancel the nomination of Aaron Forde for the role of Shannon Group chair to Minister Eamon Ryan.

Department of Transport

Copies of any records held referring or relating to the resignation of Aaron Forde as chairman of Shannon Group. This request to cover the period 10 Feb to date of its receipt.

Department of Transport

All available details relating to the flight and landing on January 8th 2021 of N846AX which arrived to Shannon Airport.

Department of Transport

Copies of all minutes / briefings / correspondence related to the meeting between Eddie Wilson of Ryanair and Ken Spratt / Fintan Towey on December 7, 2020.

Department of Transport

Correspondence between the Marino Survey Office (MSO) and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) in relation to a RSW tank assessment survey (undertaken by OSD-IMT Ltd) from 2014 to present. This includes letters dated July 2015 and August 2017.

Department of Transport

In relation to Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard Unit (a) the Officer in Charge, and (b) the Deputy Officer in Charge. All records concerning: 1.the manner of their appointment and reappointment, 2.the terms and conditions of appointment, 3.the manner and method of remuneration 4.records of expenses, costs and outlay sought and paid to each 5.records of the Code of Practice (COP documents) the Irish Coast Guard requires these officers to follow and implement 6.records of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP documents) the Irish Coast Guard requires these officers to follow and implement 7.records of the continuous professional development and training undertaken by the holders of these positions with respect to marine incidents and marine casualties.

Department of Transport

Re: Each individual Irish Coast Guard Volunteer Unit for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. All records concerning: 1.Call-outs and Coordinations for the above mentioned units for the above mentioned years (a) the record of the number of incidents coordinated by the ICG with respect to each Volunteer Unit, and if different (b) the record of the number of ‘call-outs’ engaged in by each such unit. 2. SitReps generated and transmitted for the above mentioned units for the above mentioned years (a) the record of the number of all SitReps generated for each such unit, and if different (b) the record of the number of such SitReps transmitted to the MCIB 3. Input into SitReps. (a) The records of the status of all persons responsible for inputting information leading to the generation of SitReps, and the COPs and SOPs used or required to be used for the input and transmission of such information. ● SitReps refer to SituaXon Reports, COP refers to Codes of PracXce, and SOPs refer to Standard Operating Procedures, or similar.

Department of Transport

Irish Coast Guard Classification of Incidents in 2020 With respect to the classification by the Irish Coast Guard of Incidents in the year 2020, and having regard to official Irish Coast Guard Service press releases detailing the classification of incidents, please provide me with all records concerning: 1. the criteria used by the ICGS to classify incidents 2. how each incident was classified in 2020 including a breakdown of the number and type of incident in each classification 3. the number of incidents which were classified as “lives saved” which subsequently triggered an MCIB investigation 4. the classification of an alleged incident involving kayakers between Bullock Harbour and Dalkey Island on 13 September 2020

Department of Transport

Draft version of the report and appendixes entitled Western Rail Corridor: Financial and economic appraisal prepared by EY and received by the Department in late 2019. (Referred to in the written answer to Parliamentary Question Nos. 160, 165, and 201 of 14th July 2020). Any and all other drafts of the above report received before or after the record noted above. Any departmental correspondences and communications (emails, letters, meeting notes, etc.) concerning the report, either with EY, Mott McDonald, Iarnrod Éireann, other parties, or internal. Stage 1 Preliminary Appraisal produced under Section 4 of the Iarnrod Éireann Wester Rail Corridor Extension: Financial Review Consultant Services, Scope of Services, Tender Issue dated December 2018.

Department of Transport

1. All communication (emails and texts) on the completion of the Coonagh – Knockalisheen Scheme from the offices of Eamon Ryan, Minister for Transport, the Environment, Climate and Communications, and the offices of Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage between September 1st, 2020 and February 20th 2021. 2.All communication (emails and texts) on the completion of the Coonagh – Knockalisheen Scheme from the offices of Eamon Ryan, Minister for Transport, the Environment, Climate and Communications, and John Moran, interim chairman of the Land Development Agency between September 1st, 2020 and February 20th 2021.

Department of Transport

Any correspondence in relation to https://www.lobbying.ie/return/64847/ibec Any correspondence from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to the "SME and Enterprise Growth Plan"

Department of Transport

I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act in relation to Waterford Airport, and in particular, to ascertain how much has been given to the Airport from your department in terms of financial subsistence / assistance / grants over the past five year period.

Department of Transport

All correspondence received by Eamon Ryan and senior aides/civil servants (from principal officer and above) on 16 February following announcement of Aaron Forde to Shannon Airport group. All correspondence between Ryan and Forde from 16 February to present.

Department of Transport

all records concerning the appointment of Investigators by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board within the last 3 years. The records will include: 1.records of the individual applications to be appointed as investigators whether from panels maintained for that purpose or one-off or non-panel appointments. 2.records of the competencies of investigators as well as records of training and experience as marine casualty and marine incident investigators together with the records of their training by the MCIB or elsewhere post-appointment. 3.individual terms and conditions of appointment of investigators to any such panel or position together with the records specific to their appointment as investigators to any particular incident or casualty to which they were actually appointed. The records will disclose whether any persons appointed to the panel or appointed to investigate individual incidents or casualties were current or former employees of, or current or former contractors of, the Department of Transport, or employees or contractors of any bodies or agencies which come under the remit of the Department of Transport, or were seconded elsewhere from that department. The records will disclose any declared conflict of interest by the investigators. The records will disclose whether any investigators appointed by the MCIB, in any capacity, have a previous working relationship with any Board members of the MCIB.

Department of Transport

Copies of all records held in the offices of Minister Ryan or the Secretary General's referring or relating to the decision-making process surrounding approval of funding for a link road in Moyross, Co Limerick. This request to cover the period 1 January 2020 to date of receipt of the request.

Department of Transport

Correspondence between the Minister for Transport and the Land Development Agency relating to the Coonagh-Knockalisheen Road project in Limerick and the Moyross housing estate I request the correspondence on these topics dated between 1st December 2020 and the 22nd January 2021.

Department of Transport

Letters sent by Ryanair on 5 Nov, 4 Dec, 9 Dec, 21 Dec, 29 Dec to Fintan Towey (Assistant Secretary, Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport) to outline the effect of Covid-19 on the aviation industry - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/67123/ryanair Letters sent by Ryanair on 18 Sep, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 11 Nov, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 16 Dec to Eamon Ryan (Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport) regarding the effect of Covid-19 on the aviation industry - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/67120/ryanair Minutes from the meeting held between Ryanair and Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister Hildegarde Naughton on 1 Oct and 11 Nov

Department of Transport

•A record of all correspondence between the Minister’s office and the Land Development Agency regarding the Coonagh-Knockalisheen road project in Limerick, dated between September 1, 2020 and the date of this letter. This correspondence should include, but is not limited to: letters, emails, memos, briefing documents, draft briefing documents, phone calls, text messages, WhatsApp messages, voice mails, and voicenotes. •Records of all briefing documents, including draft briefing documents, prepared for Transport Minister Eamon Ryan regarding the Coonagh-Knockalisheen road project in Limerick.

Department of Transport

All documentation, dated between 1st November 2020 and 12th January 2021, in relation to the the appointment of Ms. Rose Hynes as Chairperson of the Irish Aviation Authority.

Department of Transport

Any contact since December 2020 between the Dept of Transport and Dept of Defence be that by email, or text message, that concerns the Irish Air Corps becoming involved in Operating Search and Rescue services.

Department of Transport

Any correspondence received by the Department of Transport from UK Authorities, between November 2019 & March 2020 inclusive, pertaining to the shipwrecked vessel currently known as the MV Alta.

Department of Transport

all records relating to permitted overflight London Heathrow Airport UK to Orlando International Airport USA which was permitted to overfly Ireland on the date 27/04/2014 carrying MK44 gun sections and javelin parts.

Department of Transport

All records held referring or relating to all communications between ABO WIND IRELAND LTD and the Department of Transport in relation to a proposed Windfarm on Kilranelagh Hill. I am seeking all such records for the period 1st November 2019 to date of receipt of the request.

Department of Transport

Any correspondence received or sent by the Minister for Transport which relates to Covid- 19 and airports, and is dated between 17th and 27th December 2020.

Department of Transport

I am requesting the release of complaints and feedback about Luas services sent to the Department by members of the public in 2020

Department of Transport

All correspondence between you Department and Shannon Group /Shannon Heritage with regarding the transfer of Bunratty Folk park to another Department.

Department of Transport

I am requesting the release of complaints and feedback about Dublin Bus sent to the Department by members of the public in 2020.

Department of Transport

The complete functional Leitrim County council winter service plan 2020 - 2021 including Detailed maps,driver instructions and statistical reports which was submitted to the Department of Transport. The complete functional Leitrim County council winter service plan 2019 - 2020 including Detailed maps,driver instructions and statistical reports which was submitted to the Department of Transport. The complete functional Leitrim County council winter service plan 2018 - 2019 including Detailed maps,driver instructions and statistical reports which was submitted to the Department of Transport.

Department of Transport

all records including e-mail relating to Kalitta Air LLC Flight : CKS411 From McGuire Air Force Base (New Jersey) USA to Ramstein Air Base Germany which was permitted by DTTAS to overfly Ireland on 08/04/2014

Department of Transport

Any documents relating to either TOP COVER or LEASING COSTS OF THE S92 helicopters owned by CHC thats may be contained in the AEROSURANCE MID TERM CONTRACT REPORT submitted to the DTTAS .

Department of Transport

Details that may be released to me regarding two flights: N398AN Ohio USA to Shannon to Tel Aviv which arrived to Shannon on 22nd February and Ramstein Germany to Shannon to Washington USA. REG D-ATWO flight AYY162 which departed Shannon on 21st February

Department of Transport

All available records relating to flight Antonov Design Bureau 3492 of aircraft UR-82027 Detroit to Shannon arriving in Shannon TUESDAY 08-DEC-2020 10:23PM GMT Shannon to Djibouti departing Shannon WEDNESDAY 09-DEC-2020 11:56PM GMT

Department of Transport

All communications electronic or otherwise between the Minister for Transport, his officials, Oireachtas members and anyone who may have contacted the department about the Coonagh-Knockalisheen Road/Limerick Northern Distributor Road between the dates of June 27th 2020-January 31st 2021.

Department of Transport

A copy of all documentation, correspondence, studies and memorandum in relation to the approval of funding for “greenways” in 2020, including a copy of the capital financial allocations to each project, the cost benefit analysis carried out in each case; the projected usage of each project; the projected maintenance cost of the projects; the sources of direct income that will be derived from them and any other relevant material in relation to the approval of funding for greenways

Department of Transport

All electronic communication between Dept of Transport and The Irish Aviation Authority for the month June 2002 specifically correspondence concerning EUROCONTROL and specifically communication between those officials above grade of Principal Officer.

Department of Transport

All written communications pertaining to issues associated with Covid-19 travel restrictions. Narrowed scope: All written communications, pertaining to issues associated with Covid-19, between officials in the Department of Transport (assistant secretary rank and above) and Ryanair and IAG, between June 2020 and February 15th 2021?

Department of Transport

All electronic and written communication to the Minister for Transport relating to Covid- 19 quarantine, Covid-19 testing for international arrivals in our airports and/or other restrictions for international arrivals in our airports, sent between November 1st 2020 and January 18th 2021.

Department of Transport

Minutes of all meetings between Minister Eamon Ryan or Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton and NTA officials from 27/06/20 to present day. Minutes of all NTA Monitoring Committee meetings between January and December 2020.

Department of Transport

All records relating to Atlas Air Inc flight 5Y2886 Date : 29/08/2014 From McGuire Air Force Base (New Jersey) USA to Shannon and From Shannon to Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Qatar

Department of Transport

Letter (dated 1st April 2020) received by Éanna Ó Conghaile from Hugh Cregan regarding legislative amendments and any responses to this letter. Letter (dated 20th December 2019) received by Deirdre Hanlon from Hugh Cregan (possibly forwarded to Mr. Ó Conghaile) regarding legislative amendments and any responses to the letter. Letter sent by Ray O'Leary to Paula Hilman, Assistant Commissioner, between May and July 2020 regarding legislative amendments and any responses to this letter.

Department of Transport

A copy of all submissions received as part of the consultation on legislation for e-scooters.

Department of Transport

All correspondence between the Department and the RSA between 20th October 2020 and 15th January 2021.

Department of Transport

1. Correspondence (sent and received) between the secretary general of the Department and the Coast Guard Director, Eugene Clonan, between 1st September 2020 and 19th January 2021

Department of Transport

All correspondence, including any texts, emails, transcripts of calls, or private messages between the Minister for Transport and Rose Hynes between the period 03 September 2020 and the present day. All correspondence held by the Department, including any texts, emails, transcripts of calls or private messages regarding the appointment of Rose Hynes as interim chair of the Irish Aviation Authority.