Department of Transport

Department of Transport

1. Correspondence send and received between the Minister and the Irish Coast Guard between 1st January and 29th December 2020 (excluding event invitations). ***update from requester*** Timeframe changed to between 1st October 2020 and 19th January 2021 (excluding event invitations).

Department of Transport

A copy of the independent review completed by the Irish Coastguard in relation to the Solstice SAR response by HMCG.

Department of Transport

1. All records and correspondence held by the Department of Transport relating to a briefing/presentation on 2020 government formation talks/programme for Government provided to either the Green Party, Fine Gael, and/or Fianna Fáil. This request is for records related to that presentation, and associated correspondence, and records related to other similar presentations provided to Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil or the Greens. 2. All briefings or analysis compiled by the Department of Transport on policy proposals as part of the 2020 government formation talks/programme for Government 2020.

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1. Number of engineering staff in your organisation who were paid or reimbursed either in part or full their annual membership fees for Engineers Ireland for the years 2018 and 2019. 2. A list of all and any other professional subscriptions or membership fees (broken down by name of institution, and staff grade and number of each separately) either paid or reimbursed, party or fully, during 2018 and 2019.

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A copy of all audits completed by the internal audit division in 2020.

Department of Transport

a)A copy of all documents held by the Department of Transport or ascertainable / procurable by the Department of Transport in accordance with law, in respect of the inclusion of the Irish Coursing Club, and its sport of coursing, as being a sport permitted to operate pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (as amended) according to Statutory Instrument No. 560/2020, including communications with other Departments/Ministers/Ministers of State (including the Department of An Taoiseach/An Taoiseach) in respect of the foregoing, and also including e-mails/communications to and from the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Transport’s private office and others, to include the personal (non-departmental) email addresses of the Minister for Transport, and text messages/whatsapp messages, and any other forms of personal communications emanating from the Minister for Transport’s official phone and communication devices and/or any other phones or communication devices the Minister for Transport uses/has used for Departmental business, such as the within business, during the relevant time period. b)A copy of all documents held by the Department of Transport or ascertainable / procurable by the Department of Transport in accordance with law, in respect of the delisting of the Irish Coursing Club, and its sport of coursing, as being a sport permitted to operate pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (as amended) according to Statutory Instrument No. 695/2020, including communications with other Departments/Ministers/Ministers of State (including the Department of An Taoiseach/An Taoiseach) in respect of the foregoing, and also including e-mails/communications to and from the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Transport’s private office and others, to include the personal (non-departmental) email addresses of the Minister for Transport, and text messages/whatsapp messages, and any other forms of personal communications emanating from the Minister for Transport’s official phone and communication devices and/or any other phones or communication devices the Minister for Transport uses/has used for Departmental business, such as the within business, during the relevant time

Department of Transport

The last 15 emails sent by the Minister for this Department, including emails they were responding to,from the time of receipt of this FOI

Department of Transport

All correspondence received by the department from members of the public in relation to the MV ALTA Wreck from the date of wreck to the date of receipt of this email. All correspondence received by the department from Cork County Council in relation to the MV ALTA Wreck from the date of wreck to the date of receipt of this email. All correspondence sent by the department to Cork County Council in relation to the MV ALTA Wreck from the date of wreck to the date of receipt of this email. All correspondence sent by the department in a bid to establish the owner of the vessel in relation to the MV ALTA Wreck from the date of wreck to the date of receipt of this email.

Department of Transport

A copy of any email correspondences with Stena Group from August 2020 to January 2021, relating to establishing new ferry routes in Ireland.

Department of Transport

I request copies of all correspondence between the Department and Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell, Princess Cruises, Carnival UK, in relation to cadet training,for the years 2018- 2020 inclusive.

Department of Transport

the number of responses the department received in the MN No 42 of 2018, the Consultation on ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) and EU Directive 2017/159 on the implementation of the social partners’ agreement on the Work in Fishing Convention, with a break down of how many of these were written submissions and how many of these were emailed submissions a copy of each submission made to the department

Department of Transport

Any correspondence (sent and received) between the office(s) of Minister Eamon Ryan and the following public representatives (including their offices within the Oireachtas), between the dates 27th June 2020 and 31st December 2020: - Brian Leddin TD - Stephen Matthews TD - Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD - Sen. Róisín Garvey - Sen. Pauline O'Reilly

Department of Transport

A copy of all documents, submissions, memos, minutes, briefing documents, and any subsequent correspondence and/or internal departmental communications, related to the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/64992/murray

Department of Transport

I would like to request under Freedom Of Information Act 2014 all communication sent and received, including any documents or attachments, and all minutes of meetings held, by the Office of the Minister for Transport and the Environment, Climate and Communications, including the Minister himself, in relation to the Motion re proposed ratification by Ireland of the EU- Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement on Tuesday 15 December 2020, and also the postponement of that motion and ratification vote. The search should be limited to November 1 2020 to the present.

Department of Transport

I request copies of any correspondence between the Department and Maritime/Shipping Attaches that are stationed in Ireland, for the years 2015-2020, inclusive.

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driving, etc - and a county-by-county breakdown.

Department of Transport

to Aerossurance since the contract was signed in 2017. Information on the number of drivers who were disqualified from driving in (i) 2018, (ii) 2019 and (iii) 2020, with a breakdown by the reason for the disqualification and a county-by-county breakdown.A list of all the penalty points handed out in (i) 2018, (ii) 2019 and (iii) 2020, with a breakdown by category - ie, drinking

Department of Transport

All communication between Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman and the Department of Transport (including ministers) between 1/04/20 and present day.

Department of Transport

should cover the period of October 1, 2020 and October 30, 2020 Any records which would show that the Department has prosecuted anyonefor the unlawful possession or use of a marine radio in the past five years orissued warnings to anyone, in the same period, saying that they will beprosecuted if they do not comply with the

Department of Transport

All correspondence between DTTAS and Mercer regarding the IAA Hybrid pension scheme 2012. Also any documents the DTTAS currently has regarding the above pension scheme.

Department of Transport

I request the report, in electronic format, compiled as a result of the survey circulated in MN No. 38 of 2020.

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relevant law. A copy of any reports presented by AEROSURANCE to IRCG or DTTAS since 2017.Could I please request how much has been paid

Department of Transport

Records of correspondence between the HSE and the Irish Coast Guard about the provision of emergency air ambulances.Records of correspondence between the Air Corps and the Irish Coast Guard about the provision of Emergency Air Ambulances.Internal reports, including but not limited to draft reports, on the provision of an emergency air ambulance service.Where sensitiveinformationthat cannot be released under the Freedom of Information Act is an issue, I am willing to receive redacted information.

Department of Transport

* Copies of all correspondence to/from Minister Eamon Ryan and the chief executives of the following companies/agencies between June 27, 2020 and January 5, 2021: •Irish Rail - Jim Meade •Dublin Bus - Ray Coyne •Bus Éireann - Stephen Kent •Luas/Transdev UK and Ireland - Louis Rambaud •National Transport Authority - Anne Graham •DAA - Dalton Philips •Shannon Group - Mary Considine •Aer Lingus - former CEO Seán Doyle & interim CEO Donal Moriarty •Ryanair - Michael O'Leary (CEO Ryanair Group) and Eddie Wilson (CEO Ryanair DAC)

Department of Transport

to proposed upgrades of transportation systems in Ireland. All correspondence between Ryanair, Aer Lingus, CityJet and Minister Ryan, Minister Naughton and/or their officials regarding the proposed EU common air travel system, commonly referred to as the EU "traffic light system" for air travel.Minutes of all meetings (in-person or virtual) between Minster Ryan, Minister Naughton and/or their officials and the above-named airlines regarding the EU traffic light system for air travel.All briefing notes prepared for Minister Ryan, Minister Naughton and/or their officials on the EU traffic light system for air travel.The timeframe

Department of Transport

Copies of any correspondence between Minister Eamon Ryan and Revenue Commissioners chairman Niall Cody since August 1st, 2020 relating to the State's preparations for Brexit coming into effect from January 1st.

Department of Transport

Copies of all briefing documents (including powerpoint presentations etc) presented at the Brexit Briefing for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications on July 29th 2020.

Department of Transport

Copy of correspondence between the chief executive of Bus Eireann and the secretary general of the Department of Transport since 26 June 2020Copy of correspondence between the chief executive of Iarnrod Eireann and the secretary general of the Department of Transport since 26 June 2020Copyof correspondence between the chief executive of Dublin Bus and secretary general of the Department of Transport since 26 June 2020

Department of Transport

Copies of any correspondence between ferry companies ICG/Irish Ferries, Stena Line, P&O, Seatruck and Brittany Ferries and Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, their senior advisers and the department secretary general since July 1st, 2020 relating to post-Brexit trade and/or Brexit-related port arrangements.Copies of any correspondence between senior management at Dublin Port Company and Rosslare Europort and Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, their senior advisers and the department secretary general since July 1st, 2020 relating to post-Brexit trade and/or Brexit-related port arrangements.

Department of Transport

All documents relating to the appointment of the four new members of the Road Safety Authority Board to replace Aine Carroll, Eddie Rock, JohnLumsden and Aileen O'Toole from September 1, 2019 to the presentdate, Friday, November 20, 2020.

Department of Transport

Correspondence between the chair of the CIE group and the Minister for Transport since 26 June 2020Correspondence between the chair of Iarnrod Eireann/Irish Rail and the Minister for Transport since 26 June 2020Correspondence between the chair of Dublin Bus and the Minister for Transport since 26 June 2020Correspondence between the chair of Bus Eireann and the Minister for Transport since 26 June 2020

Department of Transport

a list of public relations agencies engaged by the Department since June 27th 2020 to now, the fees payable, contract duration and purpose of engagement.In the alternative, I would like to request a copy of all contracts signed between the Department and public relations agencies / external advisors from the 27th June 2020 to the present date.

Department of Transport

A copy of all documents, including any subsequent correspondence and/or internal departmental communications,related to the followinglobbyingreturn:https://www.lobbying.ie/return/62243/mk c-communications

Department of Transport

Complaints sent to the dept by members of the public about BÉ drivers, service issues, route changes, and delays, between 1 August and 9 November 2020.

Department of Transport

The full Port Facility Security Plan in relation to planned upgrade works at Doolin Pier, Doolin, Co Clare.

Department of Transport

All records, dated between 25 February and 10 November, relating to inter-agency conference calls and meetings regarding the MV Alta Ship in Co Cork.This should include minutes of meetings and description of discussions therein.

Department of Transport

I am looking for all correspondence to and from the Minister in relation to BusConnects between August 2020 and present.

Department of Transport

- Correspondence (emails, letters, etc) between the Department of Transport and the Shannon Group/Shannon Airport between 25 September, 2020 and the current date regarding Ryanair closing its base at the airport during the winter-Correspondence (emails, letters, etc) between the Department of Transport and the daa/Cork Airport between 25 September, 2020 and the current date regarding Ryanair closing its base at the airport during the winter- Correspondence (emails, letters, etc) between the Department of Transport and Ryanair between 25 September, 2020 and the current date regarding the airline's closing its bases at Cork and Shannon airports during the winter

Department of Transport

Copies of the following ministerial submissions: 1)Transport 00017-20 Value for Money and Policy Review of the Tourism Marketing Fund 13/07/2020 2) Transport 00031-20 Proposed Study of high-/higher speed rail on Belfast-Dublin-Cork/Limerick Line 17/07/2020 3) Transport 00041-20 M50 Traffic Flow Optimisation Project 21/07/2020 4) Transport 00052-20 T&C change request for CEO post Port of Cork 24/07/2020

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1. A copy of the Future Helicopter Study Group Report (2009) this

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All submissions and lobbying information received (full submissions, not just the list of submissions) relating to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill/ Act received in 2017 and 2018.Furthermore, I am also requestingall correspondencereceived by your department from all other Government Departmentsand public representativesrelating to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill/ Act received in 2017 and 2018.

Department of Transport

A copy of the pre-budget submission from your Department to the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2021. A copy of any cover, explanatory or accompanying letters sent by the Minister or Secretary General of your Department along with the pre-budget submission.

Department of Transport

all records concerning the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the recent case of the European Commission -v- Ireland C- 257/19 European Court of Justice.Without prejudice to the breadth of this request I am looking for access to all records concerning the question of the independence of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board from the Department and vice versa to include all records concerning the appointment nomination secondment assignment loaning of any civil servants from the DTTS to the MCIB or vice versa to include all terms and conditions of employment and the details of the continuation, preservation, maintenance or enhancement of their career prospects, salary and pension entitlements each with the other.Without prejudice to the breadth of the above. I'm interested in the records concerning the appointment of Denise Hyland as Secretary of the MCIB and of Paul Hallissey and Phillip Grattan.I note that following the ECXJ C-257/19 the press report that two civil servants have resigned from the MCIB. I would like all records concerning the appointment and terms and conditions of appointment by the Minister of the DTTS to the MCIB and all records concerning their tenure or employment with the MCIB and all records concerning their resignation.

Department of Transport

1. Briefing notes, memos, preparatory materials, presentations, meeting minutes, and correspondence relating to:a) A meeting attended by the CMO, DCMO and Prof Philip Nolan and senior Government members, including the senior Minister in your Department on the 17 October - including presentation materials for this meeting

Department of Transport

A record of correspondence between Graphite HRM and Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) operations and training officer Kevin Whitney, IRCG volunteer services and training manager Niall Ferns, IRCG project manager Shane Dillon, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport assistant secretary maritime and strategic research and analysis division Deirdre O'Keeffe, IRCG director Eugene Clonan.Records of Service level agreements between Graphite HRM and the Coast Guard. A breakdown of all monies and expenses paid to Graphite HRM or its directors over the past two years, and reasons for the payments.

Department of Transport

A record of the alleged (or proven) harassment and/or bullying cases in the Irish Coast Guard over the past three years.A record of the legal advice, investigation, resolution and/or settlement associated with investigating and/or settling the above cases.Details of the costs (including legal costs) associated with investigating and/or settling any of the above cases.

Department of Transport

Government funding towards the BusConnects scheme from September 30th 2019 - September 30th 2020.

Department of Transport

All documents and correspondence related to the level crossing located at Kilnageer, Breaghwy, County Mayo by the public and/or elected representatives since January 2015, including complaints by the general public.

Department of Transport

I would be obliged if you would treat this communication as a Freedom of Information request of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for all records held by the Department, or any bodies or agencies under the Department's control, aegis or influence whether by statute or contract or otherwise, concerning an alleged incident on 13th September 2020 involving a group of kayakers off Bullock Harbour / Dalkey Island.

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all records for the past six years concerning both the activities of the Irish Coast Guard and any and all ICG personnel (howsoever classified or described) with respect to its activities between Dun Laoghaire Harbour and Killiney Beach to include in particular Bulloch Harbour and Dalkey Island.Number of ICG personnelI am interested in records concerning the number of Irish Coast Guard personnel operating in this area at this time. These will include employees, contractors, sub-contractors, interns, retired persons and volunteers.Sums paid to / charged byI am interested in the records of salaries or all sums paid to these persons across this time. I am interested in all expenses submitted by, charged to or paid by the ICG to its personnel with respect to any activity, call out, alert across this period.Manner of selection or appointmentI am interested in all records concerning the position, role, title or assignment of all ICG personnel (howsoever described or classified) commencing with the records of advertisements of all vacancies whether for paid or unpaid positions, the specifications and job descriptions for each position, the number of candidates for each position, the qualifications and competencies of the persons hired employed or awarded contracts, the records of the nature and manner of verification of any credentials as to qualifications and competencies presented, the records of the assessment of such candidates such as what tests or assessments were they subjected to or what evaluations as to their physical ability, mental capacity, eyesight, fitness and probity, and competence for the tasks anticipated to be expected in the ordinary course of their duties were undertaken and the results of each assessment or test, the records of requirements for annual training, retraining or continuing education or continuing professional development and the records of their compliance with