Department of Transport
FOI Requests — 2393 requests
- GrantReceived —Decided —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
- GrantReceived —Decided —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
- GrantReceived —Decided —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
- GrantReceived —Decided —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
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and associated documents: - 2025 Active Travel Allocations- National Roads Funding Allocation for 2025 - Major Projects Governance Oversight Group: Quarterly Report - CJEU Preliminary Reference Case C-680/24 concerning interpretation of Airport Charges Directives - BusConnects Dublin Progress Report January 2025 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/10/2024 - 26/2/2025.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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 01-02- 2024 - 29-02-2024.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
I am seeking copies of the following in respect of the three years 2020, 2021 and 2022: 1. Certificates for Retention of Departmental Records or Part(s) Thereof, pursuant to Section 8(2) of the National Archives Act, 1986. 2. Certificates for Retention or Withholding from Public Inspection of Departmental Records pursuant to Section 8(4) of the National Archives Act, 1986. Please note, I am seeking copies of the completed certificates, indicating whether the Consenting Officer of the Department of the Taoiseach has consented to the making of the certificates. 3. Schedules of records (if any) attached to the certificates specified at 1) and 2) above.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
The Effort Sharing Regulation proposed in July 2016 and which became legislation in May 2018 (Regulation (EU) 2018/842 ). I am seeking any records on this topic, such as meeting notes (agendas, briefing notes, speaking notes, minutes), correspondence (internal correspondence, correspondence with other government departments or with interest groups), reports and memos. I am looking for records between July 2016 and December 2017.
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Copy of all receipts & expense claims made by members of Oireachtas, Government staff and public officials attending the National Emergency Co-ordination Group. I wish for my request to cover 26/2/18 – 7/3/18
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
I am requesting access to records regarding the use of helicopters for emergency medical or care purposes (aeromedical service requests) provided to any politician(s) in Ireland, from local councillors to national-level representatives, from January 2020 to the present Specifically, I seek access to: 1. Records of any helicopters usedfor emergency medical or care purposes for politicians, including instances where a helicopter was arranged on behalf of a politician for a family member or loved one. This includes, but is not limited to: - Flight logs, - service requests, or mission reports,Correspondence or documentation approving or authorizing the flights, and - Any related internal or external correspondence 2. Details of the circumstances under which these flights occurred, including: - The reason for the emergency call-out (e.g., medical necessity, specific events), - The positions or roles of the individuals involved, and - The dates of the flights 3. Records of costs incurred, including: - Invoices, receipts, or payment records, and - Any documentation related to funding sources or reimbursements 4. Records of the service provider or entityresponsible for arranging the flights, including contracts, agreements, or correspondence with the service provider.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of all records relating to the correspondence between the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland and Assistant Secretary Keith Walsh, as listed here - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/106167/motor-insurers-bureau-of-ireland- mibi. This should include, but is not limited to, any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and easnty G ortohuepr relevant records that relate to the above return.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Under the freedom of information act 2014 I am seeking the following: which was referenced in the third paragraph of this response to a parliamentary question.
- Part-GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking all communication between the Department of Transport and the National Transport Authority regarding contactless payments on public transport services between 1 March 2022 and present day.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Please find below a request under the freedom of information act 2014 for Correspondence between the department and the operator of the NCT regarding backlogs and delays in the operation of the NCT During 2022 and 2023
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
All records associated with the meeting referred to in this PQ: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2019-01- 31/221/#pq_221
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for records held by the Department of Transport. The records are: Full list of drones and equipment, including names of manufacturers and models, provided to the Irish Coast Guard by Munster Drone Services Ltd under the following tender issued by the department. https://irl.eu- supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/218390/0/1?returnUrl=ctm/Suppli er/PublicTenders&b=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
A record of all reports and draft reports held by the department in relation to the Irish Coast Guard (ICG). •Briefing documents on the ICG prepared by or for the Department. •Documents, correspondence and memos held by the department about role of the ICG and any reforms of the ICG. •A record of ICG workforce plans held by the department. •Records of any proposed changes to ICG, its functions and how it operates. •Records of any complaints to the Department or ICG by departmental staff, ICG staff, ICG contractors, independent organisations or members of the public about the ICG and the performance of the ICG. •Records of any complaints to the Department or ICG by departmental staff, ICG staff, ICG contractors or members of the public about the ICG equipment, ICG facilities and ICG management. •Records of any complaints to the Department or the ICG by departmental staff, ICG staff, contractors or members of the public about issues impeding ICG functions and how staff/contractors fulfil their ICG roles/functions. •Correspondence to and from the minister’s office about the ICG. •Records and reports held by the department
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Records from 1 January 2019 to the present pertaining to the formulation of the regulation setting out the new offence of dangerous overtaking of cyclists and there will be increased fines for drivers.I am also seeking records from 1 January 2018 to 3 January 2019 in relation to the proposed (now defunct) minimum safe passing distance bill.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
All correspondence between the Minister for Transport and Stateagencies, lobbying groups and cycling organisations for funding for cycling,both urban and city infrastructure and funding for greenway projects, betweenSeptember 2019 to date.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
EU COMMISION RECORDS
- Request WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
1. A list of all payments made on your behalf to any supplier in a currency other than the Euro, for the first three quarters of this calendar year. Showing the currency paid, the amount paid, a brief description of what was being procured, the bank/FX payment provider who processed the transaction, the cost of the transaction ( the cost of the foreign currency in Euro's) , the cost of any additional bank charges.2. A list of all receipts in a foreign currency other than the Euro, charged by you to any customer
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all receipts/invoices associated with trip by Minister Shane Ross to Ryder Cup. - a list of all those who travelled and all receipts/invoices associated with their travel. - the itinerary for the trip.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part-GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
I am requesting the release of any correspondence between the minister or minister's office and Ml Hospitality Limited (or any groups representing them) about a proposal to provide the Government with an option for large luxury cruise ships to temporarily house Ukrainian refugees. My request refers to the entry on the Lobbying Register here.
- Part-GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
I wish to make the following request under the Freedom of Information Act: Access to all records relating to the meeting with Uber outlined in this lobbying return: Uber (1 May, 2022 to 31 Aug, 2022, Public policy or programme) - Lobbying.ie I wish to cover the period 1 May 2022 to 28 September 2022.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
All available records relating to "Taxiway 11" and, or "Taxiway Eleven" at Shannon Airport.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Minutes of meetings attended by the Minister for Transport and/or Secretary General of the Department of Transport relating to the MetroLink and DartPlus projects Briefing documents for the Minister for Transport in relation to the MetroLink and DartPlus projects Correspondence between the Secretary General of the Department of Transport and the Minister for Transport in relation to the MetroLink and DartPlus projects I wish for my request to cover the period from 21/7/2021 – 27/9/2021.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Correspondence – to include but not limited to e-mails, text message, whatsapp (and other electronic messages) - between the Minister for Transport and Deputy Government Press Secretary Aiden Corkery relating to the MetroLink and Dart Plus projects Correspondence – to include but not limited to e-mails, text message, whatsapp (and other electronic messages) - between the Minister for Transport and his ministerial adviser Margaret Ward relating to the MetroLink and Dart Plus projects I wish for my request to cover the period from 21/7/2021 – 27/9/2021.
- Part-GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following ministerial submissions: - State Board appointments review and plan for 2022 - EU security inspection at Dublin Airport - Low-emission bus trials: Final Report - Rescue 116 Review Board: Assessment of Costs - response to audit & risk committee Shannon Group - T&Cs for the recruitment of a CEO of Dublin Bus - Dispute with DAA regarding treatment of Exchequer funding - T&Cs for the recruitment of a CEO of Dublin Port Company - Dispute with DAA regarding treatment of Exchequer funding (2)
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
All records of communications between DTTAS and theEUCommission,DTTAS and DCCAE, DTTAS and the EEA, DTTAS and the DAA, and DTTAS and the IAA in relation to Dublin Airport and Regulation 598/2014 since November 1st 2019 and specifically all information related to EU PILOT Ref. No 9469/19
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
All correspondence between Ken Spratt, secretary general, and David Moloney, secretary general at DPER, dated between April 1st, 2024 and June 29th, 2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act for the following records: Copies of all completed audits – internal and external - held by/conducted on behalf of the Department of Transportsince January 1 2022 to date.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to: 1. any records which show or analyse the carbon footprints of persons for whom your department / office / body pays, directly or indirectly, travel expenses; and 2. any records which outline measures taken in your department / office / body to reduce carbon footprints associated with travel since the government’s Climate Action Plan was published.
- Part-GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
All correspondence between the chair of Shannon Group and all officials in the Department of Transport from the time of his appointment in September 2021 up to the present day.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Minutes of meetings from 1 January 2019 to 1 July 2019 of the Project Team of the Dunkettle Interchange comprising Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Jacobs and Sisk;Correspondence between the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding the Dunkettle Interchange from 1 January 2019 to 1 July 2019;
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Under theFOIAct 2014, I am seeking the following documents relating to any correspondence between the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport (Shane Ross TD), and the Ethiopian minister for Tourism and Culture (Dr Hirut Kassaw) from 2018 to the current date.1.A copy of all correspondence between Minister Ross and Ethiopian minister, Dr Kassaw in that period.2.The itinerary of Dr Kassaw's visit to Ireland in June 2019.3. A copy of the expenses incurred on the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) during this trip.4.A copy of all correspondence between DTTAS and Ethiopian embassy in the same period.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Minutes of the meeting Wednesday 20th March 5pm to 6pm with DPC and Minister Shane Ross.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Submission to Minister on FAI Women’s National Team Funding. Congestion and demand management and Luas Green Line Capacity Measures. Advance Brief for the Minister’s Select Committee appearance on 18th April. Review of the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. 2017 Sports Capital Programme – Outcome of Review Process. 2017 Sports Capital Programme – Options for Unsuccessful Applicants.
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
briefings, speaking notes etc. prepared by or for Minister Ross's office in relation to his presentation at the Irish Hotel Federation conference
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
I request access to records held by the Department of Transport relating to its oversight of Dublin Airport Authority (daa), AirNav Ireland, and the Irish Aviation Authority - ANSP division (prior to the establishment of AirNav Ireland), in connection with the operation of the North Runway at Dublin Airport, specifically in relation to compliance with the Noise Preferential Routes (NPRs) granted under the 2007 planning permission I am seeking: 1. Correspondence or memos (including emails and letters) between the Department and daa from 23 January 2025 to the present, that raise questions about, report on, or respond to concerns regarding daa" compliance or non-compliance with the Noise Preferential Routes (NPRs) approved under the 2007 planning permission for the North Runway 2. Any reports, briefings, or updates prepared for senior Department officials or the Minister from 23 January 2025 to the present, which address environmental or flight path compliance risks associated with daa" operation of the North Runway, including any discussion of the NPRs 3. Emails or letters sent by the Department to daa, AirNav Ireland, or IAA, from 23 January 2025 to the present, which seek clarification, provide instruction, or raise concerns about the use of departure routes from RWY28R and whether those routes are in accordance with the 2007 NPRs along with any response received 4. Any finalised reviews or assessments (internal or external) produced or commissioned by the Department from August 2022 (when the runway opened) to the present, arising specifically from public complaints, regulatory issues, or environmental concerns tied to alleged non-compliance with the 2007-approved NPRs on the North Runway.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
A copy of any submissions, memos, reports, reviews, overview or discussion documents referring or relating to the use of red light cameras in Ireland. This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2024 to date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
I request a copy of all correspondence (including responses) between the Department and other stakeholders including but not limited to other Government departments, Dublin City Council, Fáilte Ireland, UEFA, the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann, in relation to the consideration of providing free travel on public transport services in the greater Dublin area for two days (May 21-22) to match ticket holders attending the UEFA Europa League final in the Dublin Arena (Aviva) on May 22, 2024 as well as any internal memos/reports on the issue.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department 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, dated between October 1, 2022 and the date of this request: A record of all briefing documents, advisory notes and similar documents prepared for ministers regarding the use of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and similar technology. A record of all briefing documents, advisory notes and similar documents prepared for department staff regarding the use of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and similar technology. Where sensitive information that cannot be released under the Freedom of Information Act is an issue, I am willing to receive redacted information. Where data is being released it is my preference to receive tabulated/Excel format data.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Copies of all correspondence; including but not limited to, emails, reports, briefing notes, legal advice and minutes concerning the new
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
All correspondence between former Minister for Transport and Tourism, Leo Vradkar and former Minister for Public Expenditure,
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
copies of all correspondence sent/received by officials from this department or the Minister(s) in relation to smartphones or internet access for minors since 2016.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting the release of records relating to the refurbishment and fit out of basement of a Georgian Block in 2022, specifically: - A full breakdown of costs of the project, with specific expenses and the reason for/narrative behind the expense - Any brefings or reports created around the redevelopment outliningplans, costs, etc. - Any correspondence between the department and the companies who carried out the work, particularly in relation to cost.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
In relation to the Aircraft Noise Bill, please provide me with all documentation, reports, emails with the European Commission and/or agencies since Jan 1st , 2021. Please also include any correspondence in relation to ANCA and also the daa's planning application to amend restrictions at Dublin Airport
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Transport
Please provide me with all documentation, reports, emails between the department and ANCA since Jan 1st , 2021. Please also include correspondence with Fingal County Council in relation to ANCA.