Department of Transport

Department of Transport

All correspondence from January 1st 2018 to March 27th 2018 between the department and the Road Safety Authority/National Driver Licence Service in relation to the authority’s proposal to require applicants for driving licences, learner permits and the driver theory test to produce a public services card. All internal records regarding the RSA’s proposal to require applicants for driver licence and testing services to produce the public services

Department of Transport

How much money has the department spent on air travel between January 2016 and December 2017? Please specify breakdown of spend with specific airlines Does the department collect or accumulate air miles/ credits from frequent flier programmes on flights booked and paid for by the department or do staff members travelling collect their air miles/ credits personally ? How are the benefits of the air miles/ credits used by the department ? Are staff permitted to use accumulated airmiles for personal travel or to purchase items from frequent flier programmes?If staff are permitted to use airmiles for personal travel, does the department treat this as benefit in kind?

Department of Transport

All documents related to MMA

Department of Transport

A list of all submissions made to the Minister at your Department using the e- submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 February 2018 to the date of receipt of this request. This request is to include the date of the submission and its title

Department of Transport

Correspondence between the Department of Transport and Transdev regarding the operational difficulties encountered by the Luas Cross City between the period 01 January 2018 and 16 April 2018 Correspondence between the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding the operational difficulties encountered by the Luas Cross City between the period 01 January 2018 and 16 April 2018 Correspondence between the Department of Transport and the NTA regarding the operational difficulties encountered by the Luas Cross City between the period 01 January 2018 and 16 April 2018

Department of Transport

Correspondence between the department and Transdev, and the department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland from November 2017 to April 2018 related to problems, issues, delays, complaints, concerns with the Luas Cross City, and Luas green and red line services.

Department of Transport

All correspondence to the Department regarding the the extension of the Local Link service for evenings and weekends including applications from local offices and any other representations made to the Department.

Department of Transport

correspondence between John Kelly, the head of RWC 2023/ EURO 2020 Project Office at Department of Transport, Tourism And Sport, and the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to the launch of the Rugby World Cup bid in November 2016, between September 1 2016 and November 16 2016 inclusive All correspondence between Ken Spratt at Department of Transport, Tourism And Sport, and the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to the launch of the Rugby World Cup bid in November 2016, between September 1 2016 and November 16 2016 inclusive

Department of Transport

All correspondence dealing with state funding, between the board and/or executives of Donegal Regional Airport, and the minister and/or his officials, from 1 January 2016 to the present

Department of Transport

All correspondence dealing with state funding, between the board and/or executives of Ireland West Airport Knock, and the minister and/or his officials, from 1 January 2016 to the present

Department of Transport

All correspondence dealing with state funding, between the board and/or executives of Kerry Regional Airport, and the minister and/or his officials, from 1 January 2016 to the present

Department of Transport

All correspondence dealing with state funding, between the board and/or executives of Waterford Regional Airport, and the minister and/or his officials, from 1 January 2016 to the present

Department of Transport

The amount of money paid by the Department to consultancy companies since 2014 and a breakdown of that spend by year and company.

Department of Transport

Copies of Minister Ross’s diary from 08 February to 17 April 2018.

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the dates in 2017 and to-date in 2018 where the Minister met formally with the CEO and or Chairperson of each state agency under the remit of the Department

Department of Transport

All correspondence between former Minister of State for Sport Patrick O'Donovan and Minister Shane Ross in relation to the planned revamp of the st. Tiernach's Park GAA stadium in Clones, Monaghan from June 1 2016 to June 20 2017 All correspondence between the GAA and the department in relation to funding for the planned revamp of the st. Tiernach's Park GAA stadium in Clones, Monaghan from June 1 2016 to present A copy of the funding plan for the revamp of the st. Tiernach's Park GAA stadium in Clones, Monaghan prepared by the department's principal officer Noel Sheahan

Department of Transport

criteria for selection of candidates to the Board of the Road Safety Authority were devised by staff within the DTTAS. Seeking copies of all documents and records relating to the devising of the relevant

Department of Transport

Year of birth for all driving license holders from national database. To be provided in a table format in Excel format. Example, Year of Birth Driving License Holders 1940 80,000 drivers 1941 82,000 drivers.

Department of Transport

Any correspondence between the Department, the Irish Aviation Authority, and that between the Department of Transport and Fingal County Council, at principal officer level and above, as well as minutes from any meetings held involving the aforementioned stakeholders (i.e. representatives from the Department of Transport, the Irish Aviation Authority and/or Fingal County Council at principal officer level and above) in relation to noise restrictions and the monitoring of noise levels at Dublin Airport’s proposed second runway, Jan. 2016 to present date

Department of Transport

Copies of all records relating to all correspondence/ communications whether by e-mail, letter, phone call, text message or other format between the Department and President Trump, or one of his agents/representatives/businesses including Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland from 01.01.2013 to 16.03.2018

Department of Transport

All records of contact made by the Taoiseach or others on his behalf during his time as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to external organisations - such as local authorities, State agencies, other Departments and private companies - as well as to others in the Department, in relation to the business affairs of President Trump, including records of contact to the Taoiseach, or others on his behalf, in relation to the business affairs of President Trump; also including in the scope of the request any internal correspondence or records within the Department on issues relating to President Trump’s business affairs

Department of Transport

Any internal memos, correspondence, minutes from meetings or briefing material, at principal officer level and above, and any correspondence between the Department and Clare Co. Co. regarding a planned wind farm development proposed by Clare Coastal Wind Power near Doonbeg, Co. Clare, between 01.12.2013 and 31.12.2015

Department of Transport

Any correspondence, at Principal Officer level and above, between the Department and Fáilte Ireland regarding a planned wind farm development proposed by Clare Coastal

Department of Transport

All records from 2014 relating to communications between then Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar, or anyone acting on his behalf, and Fáilte Ireland and any of it representatives, officials or staff, in relation to a proposed wind farm development by Clare Coastal Wind Power near Doonbeg

Department of Transport

Copies of all correspondence between the former Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar, and any other individual, organisation or authority in relation to (i) wind farms in Co Clare and (ii) President Trump

Department of Transport

All correspondence regarding the Doonbeg wind farm, throughout 2014, between the Dept (including then Minister Varadkar) & (i) Fáilte Ireland, (ii) Clare Co. Co. and (iii) then businessman President Trump/his officials

Department of Transport

Copies of any records held relating to a phone call or any other communication made by then Minister Leo Varadkar to either Fáilte Ireland or Clare County Council regarding possible wind farm development near Doonbeg Golf Course

Department of Transport

Records of all contacts between Donald Trump and the then Minister Leo Varadkar -The reply received by the then Minister Leo Varadkar to his email of 24th February 2014 to Fáilte Ireland Chief Executive Shaun Quinn regarding Donald Trump Any follow up communications relating to Donald Trump between Leo Varadkar and Fáilte Ireland Any other emails sent by Leo Varadkar relating to Donald Trump wish to cover the timeframe 01/01/14 - 31/12/14

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Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary/Loreto Order - Project title: Resurfacing of sand- dressed all weather pitch Included in this request should be A copy of the original application and any supporting documents. Copies of letters of representation, from any source, pertaining to the original application and/or the appeal A copy of the scoring assessment form used to evaluate the application. Internal memos, notes, communications within the Department, pertaining to the original application and/or appeal.The application for appeal. Documents pertaining to the Department's evaluation of the appeal

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Balbriggan Golf Club - Project title: Balbriggan Golf Club - Machinery Programme Included in this request should be: A copy of the original application and any supporting documents. Copies of letters of representation, from any source, pertaining to the original application and/or the appeal A copy of the scoring assessment form used to evaluate the application. Internal memos, notes, communications within the Department, pertaining to the original application and/or appeal The application for appeal. Documents pertaining to the Department's evaluation of the appeal.

Department of Transport

Malahide Golf Club - Project title: Improved practice facilities Included in this request should be: A copy of the original application and any supporting documents. Copies of letters of representation, from any source, pertaining to the original application and/or the appeal A copy of the scoring assessment form used to evaluate the application. Internal memos, notes, communications within the Department, pertaining to the original application and/or appeal The application for appeal. Documents pertaining to the Department's evaluation of the appeal.

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Methodist Church in Ireland (Applicants for Wesley College Dublin) - Project title: Resurfacing of hockey pitch at Wesley College Included in this request should be: A copy of the original application and any supporting documents. Copies of letters of representation, from any source, pertaining to the original application and/or the appeal A copy of the scoring assessment form used to evaluate the application. Internal memos, notes, communications within the Department, pertaining to the original application and/or appeal The application for appeal. Documents pertaining to the Department's evaluation of the appeal.

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Three Rock Rivers Hockey CLub - Project title: Replacement of a community used artificial turf Included in this request should be: A copy of the original application and any supporting documents. Copies of letters of representation, from any source, pertaining to the original application and/or the appeal A copy of the scoring assessment form used to evaluate the application. Internal memos, notes, communications within the Department, pertaining to the original application and/or appeal

Department of Transport

Copies of any records held by your Department relating to the attendance of Minister Shane Ross at the homecoming of the Irish national rugby team. copies of any records held relating to the tweet by Mr Ross in which he mistakenly identified Rob Kearney as Dave Kearney

Department of Transport

Request for all those and any files, documents, papers, correspondence, emails, letters, reports, opinions, proposals and memos in connection with the MVF Aine Ide; and, whether written or electronic to include though not limited to computer records including metadata reports, howsomever, whensomever and wheresoever created, sent, or received, whether within the jurisdiction of Ireland or Europe and whether political, legal, or administrative without limitation, and which may be subjectively or objectively relevant to present disputes or current litigation between the parties; and all communication, electronic, paper, phone records, phone recordings between your office and third parties, in connection with the Aine Ide

Department of Transport

All briefing material prepared for the Minister in relation to delays on the Luas green line

Department of Transport

All correspondence between the office of Minister Shane Ross and private individuals, businesses, state agencies, government figures and any other stakeholders regarding plans to build a Metro Link rail line, dating back to September 2017

Department of Transport

In view of the Requester’s holding that there may be discrimination against the West /Northwest Region (former BMW Region) in a manner which is contrary to EU Cohesion policy and will result in further divergence of this region versus the South and East Region, the following is requested: a list of meetings which discussed the refinement of the EU TEN-T maps during the year 2011 and the TEN-T consultation organised in Ireland by the Dept; list of the directors of all agencies and companies under the remit of Department; copy of Government’s application for the revision of the TEN-T CORE Network and list of all meetings where this was discussed; and all studies and evaluations undertaken by the Dept on the Cross Border route from Derry/Donegal to Limerick/ Cork/Waterford/ Rosslare or cross border parts thereof during the past 20 years

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Copies of the latest batch of internal audits from the Department

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Information on Cill Dara RFC's application for a grant to update facilities, from 01.01.2017 to 21.032018

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All correspondence between Minister Ross and Senator Neale Richmond regarding the sports grants applications for Wesley College, Loreto Beaufort, and Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club since Jan 1 2018; and also between the Minister and any councillor, senator, TD or minister about sports grant applications since 1 Jan 2018

Department of Transport

All correspondence between Minister Shane Ross, his predecessors Paschal Donohoe and Leo Varadkar and all Junior Ministers in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport since 2011, and all private schools (that is, schools that charge fees) and golf clubs that received funding allocations under the Sports Capital Programme grants since 2011. I would also like copies of any correspondence or representations from local representatives on behalf of private schools and golf clubs that received funding under the Sports Capital Programme grant since 2011

Department of Transport

All correspondence between Secretary General Graham Doyle and the DAA in relation to Norwegian Airlines (NAI) All correspondence between Secretary General Graham Doyle and officials in the department's Aviation Services Division and/or Airports Division in relation to Norwegian Airlines (NAI). All correspondence between officials in the department's Aviation Services Division and/or Airports Division and the DAA in relation to Norwegian Airlines (NAI). The request should cover the period of January 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017.

Department of Transport

A copy of the application for a sports capital grant made by Wesley College in 2017; of the scoring assessment by Department officials; of the appeal submitted by Wesley College in relation to the refusal of its application; of the assessment of the appeal by Department officials; all correspondence between Department of Tourism officials and the Minister in relation to the Wesley College application and appeal; a copy of the 2017 sports capital grants applications and scoring assessments in relation to the each of the following cases: (i) Tallaght Community School in Dublin, which wanted €107,000 for a five-a-side all-weather pitch; (ii) St Mary’s Secondary School in Edenderry, Co Offaly, which failed in its application for €92,000 for a multi-sport playing pitch; (iii) St Clare’s College in Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan, which requested €103,000 for a playing field; (iv) Scoil Mhuire Community School in Clane, Co Kildare, which wanted €150,000 for an athletics track

Department of Transport

Copies of all records held relating on funding under the Sports Capital Programme 2018 to Wesley College, Loreto Beaufort and Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club

Department of Transport

Information related to Bray Wanderers. The Dept non- compliance investigation into Bray Wanderers on grant funding given to the club between 2006 and 2008 has concluded; the Dept wrote to the club in July setting out the findings and proposed sanctions; correspondence sent from the Dept to the club in July in which it laid out the findings of the noncompliance investigation and proposed sanctions

Department of Transport

Copy of all cost benefit analysis reviews of public private partnerships that have yet to be published by your department or organisation

Department of Transport

The number of staff employed by The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport that left the Department in the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and to-date in 2018 in tabular form 2) Of the number of persons that left the Department in each of those years; the number that left with a pension eg retired etc; and the number of Persons that left the Department without a pension eg not old enough to get a pension, moved to difference employment etc. To be assistance I'm only looking for the information for staff that were employed by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport only

Department of Transport

All correspondence dealing with state funding for Shannon Airport, between the board and/or executives of Shannon Group plc, and the minister and/or his officials, from 1 January 2016 to the present

Department of Transport

All records in relation to applications for exemptions for the carriage of munitions of war through Irish airports received by the Department, to include both granted, declined applications, details and correspondence relating to each respective application. I wish for my request to cover the time between 1/1/13–31/12/17