Department of Transport
FOI Requests — 2749 requests
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided 31 March 2023Department of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - all records with the office of the minister dated bewteen 1/1/2023 and 30/3/2023, including but not limited to ministerial briefings and correspondence, relating to the International Energy Agency
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 28 March 2023Department of Transport
I wish to request access to the following records/details: Any communications between the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the issue of electricity cables being hosted under the road networks. Dates between December 2022 and February 27th 2023 Any communications between the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the issue of speed limit reductions to impact emissions, following the publication of a TII report. Comms can date from August 2022 to February 27 2023.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 28 March 2023Department of Transport
I am requesting the following under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, and under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) regulations, S.I. No. 133 of 2007: -- A copy of the All Island Strategic Rail Review I understand that the document is finalised or nearly at such a stage. I am requesting whatever is the most advanced current draft form of the document, or the most advanced draft which is finalised.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 28 March 2023Department of Transport
Pursuant to Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I >> request access to the following information held by Department of >> Transport. >> I seek a copy of the "All Island Rail Review" either in draft or final >> form
- RefusedReceived —Decided 27 March 2023Department 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.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 16 March 2023Department of Transport
“Records of all communications between the DoT and the following organisations: the Road Safety Authority (RSA), the Work Relations Commission (WRC), FORSA, the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (DPENDPDR), and any recruitment company engaged to conduct competition/recruitment campaigns, in relation to the recruitment, appointment, and retention of Driver Testers during the period 2017 – 2023”
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 16 March 2023Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request copies of all electronic and paper correspondence, to be provided to me electronically, on all unidentified aerial phenomena over Irish skies in the last 10 years. The records should include emails and all other electronic records on the number of unidentified aerial phenomena and all descriptions of these objects and records of how, when and where they were seen. The records should include all statements and descriptions made on the unidentified aerial phenomena.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 15 March 2023Department of Transport
Copies of the central registers maintained by the Department of Transport, as per its obligations as set out under Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circular 01/2020: Procedures for Offsetting the Emissions Associated with Official Air Travel. Under the Circular, it is expected that registers contain details of individual flights, associated greenhouse gas emissions, and the monetary value calculated for each flight to be paid into the Climate Action Fund by the Department.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 8 March 2023Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting all correspondence, briefing notes and meeting notes in respect of contacts between aviation lessors, IBEC/Aircraft Leasing Ireland or the Aviation Working Group and the Minister/Department of Transport in respect of transferring the title on aviation assets to Russian entities on dates from February 24 to December 31, 2022.
- Handled outside of FOIReceived —Decided 8 March 2023Department of Transport
Information on the number of drivers who were disqualified from driving in (i) 2020, (ii) 2021 and (iii) 2022, 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) 2020, (ii) 2021 and (iii) 2022, with a breakdown by category - ie, drinking driving, etc - and a county-by- county breakdown
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 3 March 2023Department of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any correspondence between the department and the RSA with regard to lengthy delays in the NCT appointment system. - copies of any reports, briefings, memos, submissions or other such high- level documents prepared for any of the department's ministers with regard to the above issue.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 1 March 2023Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information act I hereby request reports by the Department of Transport to ensure that for Bus Connect program (in particular River Forest, Leixlip Co Kildare) meets the legal requirements of the Disability Act 2005 and in particular section PART 3.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 27 February 2023Department 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-GrantedReceived —Decided 27 February 2023Department 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 27 February 2023Department 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
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 23 February 2023Department of Transport
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I wish to gain access to the following: Documents outlining the business case for the Limerick Northern Distributor Road – this includes documents prepared as part of the business case and documents showing the final result of the analysis of the business case.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 20 February 2023Department of Transport
A. In relation to events during the period 1 January 2022 to 24 February 2022 concerning potential challenges and/or issues faced by the aviation and aviation finance industries as a result of the prospect of armed conflict or hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, including (but not limited to) the potential imposition of sanctions on Russia; Between any Senior Official(s) and: i. AerCap Holdings NV or parties on behalf of AerCap Holdings NV or on behalf of its affiliates; ii. Aircraft Leasing Ireland or parties on behalf of Aircraft Leasing Ireland or on behalf of its affiliates; iii. SMBC Aviation Capital Limited or parties on behalf of SMBC Aviation Capital Limited or on behalf of its affiliates; iv. any other department of Government; v. any other diplomatic channels (including any administrative, legislative or other department(s) within the European Commission); and/or vi. another Senior Official or Senior Officials i. AerCap Holdings NV or parties on behalf of AerCap Holdings NV or on behalf of its affiliates: ii. Aircraft Leasing Ireland or parties on behalf of Aircraft Leasing Ireland or on behalf of its affiliates; iii. SMBC Aviation Capital Limited or parties on behalf of SMBC Aviation Capital Limited or on behalf of its affiliates; iv. any other department of Government; and/or v. any other diplomatic channels (including any administrative, legislative or other department(s) within the European Commission); and/or vi. another Senior Official or Senior Officials. AND B. In relation to events during the period 25 February 2022 to 31 August 2022 concerning the following: (i) insurance and reinsurance of aircraft; (ii) the text of and/or sanctions imposed by the Council Regulation (EU) 2022/328 of 25 February 2022; and/or (iii) like sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and United States of America and the terms of the relevant legislation of those jurisdiction between any Senior Official(s)
- RefusedReceived —Decided 17 February 2023Department of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014 could I please be sent: The minutes, and any presentations discussed at, meetings of the working group formed to discuss red-light traffic breaking enforcement and cameras? To my knowledge this wokring group is made up of members of the Department of Transport, of Justice and An Garda Síochana.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 14 February 2023Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like a copy of all records sent by the Minister of Transport to airline companies, and any replies received, regarding the requirement to ensure intending passengers to Ireland have the appropriate documentation before boarding the plane. The date parameters of this request are the period 1st November 2022 to 31st December 2022.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 10 February 2023Department of Transport
Please find below a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for: 1. All correspondence between the Minister's office, and/or the Minister himself, and the Department of the Taoiseach and/or the Taoiseach himself, regarding the appointment of Mr Michael Stone as chair of the NEIC 2. To include Minister Donohoe's devices, ie mobile phone and messaging apps, tablets, etc 3. From 1 Jan 2016 to 6 May 2016 4. Correspondence from Minister Donohoe and/or his office to the Designer Group and/or Michael Stone from Mr Donohoe's appointment as Minister for Transport on 11 July 2014 to 6 May 2016. Again, to include Mr Donohoe's devices as described above.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 3 February 2023Department of Transport
With respect to the SAR Helicopter contractor CHC DAC I would be obliged if you would provide me with the number of sick days recorded for pilots in each of the following ststions: Sligo Shannon Waterford Dublin. I would also request records of any cost to the public due to illness of pilots.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 27 January 2023Department 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
- RefusedReceived —Decided 24 January 2023Department of Transport
Request for information pursuant to Section 11 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 Please provide a copy of the following documentation held by the Department of Transport (“Department”) and created between 1 December 2021 and 3 May 2022; 1. All communications between Department officials/employees and executives/representatives of AerCap Ireland Limited, relating to potential, and actual, restrictive measures/sanctions to be imposed on Russia further to Russia’s aggressive actions towards, and later invasion of, Ukraine; 2. All communications between Department officials/employees and executives/members/representatives of the Irish Aviation Authority relating to potential, and actual,restrictive measures/sanctions to be imposed on Russia further to Russia’s aggressive actions towards, and later invasion of, Ukraine; 3. All communications between Department officials/employees and executives/members/representatives of the Irish Aviation Working Group relating to potential, and actual,restrictive measures/sanctions to be imposed on Russia further to Russia’s aggressive actions towards, and later invasion of, Ukraine; 4. All communications between Department officials/employees and executives/members/representatives of the Irish Business and General Aviation Association relating to potential, and actual, restrictive measures/sanctions to be imposed on Russia further to Russia’s aggressive actions towards, and later invasion of, Ukraine; 5. All communications between Department officials/employees and officials/employees of the Department of an Taoiseach relating to potential, and actual, restrictive measures/sanctions to be imposed on Russia further to Russia’s aggressive actions towards, and later invasion of, Ukraine impacting the aircraft leasing industry in Ireland; Legal\78893797.1 2 of 2 6. All communications between Department officials/employees and officials/employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs relating to potential, and actual, restrictive measures/sanctions to be imposed on Russia further to Russia’s aggressive actions towards, and later invasion of, Ukraine) impacting the aircraft leasing industry in Ireland; 7. All communications between Department officials/employees and officials/employees of the Department of Enterprise,Trade and Employment relating to potential, and actual, restrictive measures/sanctions to be imposed on Russia further to Russia’s aggressive actions towards, and later invasion of, Ukraine impacting the aircraft leasing industry in Ireland; 8. All documentation created by the Department relating to potential, and actual, restrictive measures/sanctions to be imposed on Russia further to Russia’s aggressive actions towards, and later invasion of, Ukraine specifically in relation to their relevance to/impact on the aircraft leasing industry in Ireland.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 19 January 2023Department of Transport
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records which I believe to be held by the Department of Transport: A copy of correspondence between Applus management (NCT Test Centres) and the Department of Transport, including the relevant minister, regarding testing backlogs at centres. This request applies to the period January 1st 2022 to present date.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 11 January 2023Department 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: Letter sent by Lime Technologies to Minister Ryan on e-scooter sharing schemes, as detailed on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/91456/lime-technologies
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 29 December 2022Department of Transport
I am assuming that your Department keeps records of the following and request that you release these records to me under the FOI legislation. With respect to the SAR contractor CHC DAC please provide the following for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022: Records of Monthly cost of contract paid to CHC DAC. Records of Number of Rescue Missions at sea Records of Number of rescues on land Records of Number of patient transfers carried out by CHC from the islands Records of Number of patient/hospital inland transfers carried our by CHC Records of Charges over and above the contract costs associated for patient transfers from islands Records of Charges over and above the contract costs associated for inland patient transfers Records of Charges over and above the contract costs associated with training of crews for night vision Records of Charges over and above the contract costs associated with training crews Records of Allowances paid to crew members for training Records of Lost days of helicopter availability in Dublin, Waterford, Shannon and Sligo due to crew shortages Records of Lost days of helicopter availability in Dublin, Waterford, Shannon and Sligo due to maintenance issues
- GrantedReceived —Decided 8 December 2022Department of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I would like to request access to the following: Receipts and expenses claims of Minister Naughton relating to their trip to Australia and New Zealand earlier this year, Receipts and expenses claims of any support staff who accompanied the Minister on the trip.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 16 November 2022Department of Transport
Correspondence and/or memos within the Department and/or between the Department and other Government Departments and/or between the Department and the European Commission relating to SI 709/2003 and/or SI 672/2019 and affording fishers the right to bring complaints under these statutory instruments to the Workplace Relations Commission from 01 May 2019 to the date of this request.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 11 November 2022Department of Transport
In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: All correspondence between the Department of Transport and Aer Lingus between January 1st, 2022 and September 9th.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 11 November 2022Department of Transport
In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: All correspondence between the Department of Transport and Ryanair between January 1st, 2022 and September 9th.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 11 November 2022Department of Transport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records - Copies of all emails between Ryanair/Michael O'Leary/Eddie Wilson and Department of Transport officials/Minister Ryan/Minister Naughton dated between 30 May and 30 July 2022. Copy of minutes of meetings between Ryanair/Michael O'Leary/Eddie Wilson and Department of Transport officials/Minister Ryan/Minister Naughton held on 30 May and 13 July 2022.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 11 November 2022Department of Transport
According to the Lobbying register, Ryanair sent a letter to Minister Ryan in July about the competitiveness of Irish aviation. Could I please get a copy of that letter? https://www.lobbying.ie/return/89990/ryanair
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 2 November 2022Department of Transport
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to all correspondence / minutes of meetings to date in 2022 between Michael O'Leary and / or Eddie Wilson of Ryanair and Minister Ryan and / or Minister Naugton in relation to operations at Dublin Airport. Details of some of these contacts are outlined here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/89988/ryanair
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 26 October 2022Department 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-GrantedReceived —Decided 26 October 2022Department 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.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 24 October 2022Department of Transport
I woukd be obliged if you could provide the following information under the Freedom of Information Legislation. The number and names of companies that tendered for the Competition for Aviation Consultancy Services for the Irish Coast Guard contract. The results of the tender if available. The names and qualifications of the committee that assessed the tenders.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 22 October 2022Department of Transport
The information I am therefore requesting is as follows: Copies of any briefing material provided to the Minister and previous Minister alerting them to issues with backlogs in the NCT. Details of all penalty clauses contained in the contracts agreed with the NCT which relate to the issue of backlogs and how they should be dealt with. Details of any briefing to the Minister / Secretary General which provides suggestions for dealing with the backlogs. Copies of any advice provided to the Minister or Secretary General concerning the legal implications for drivers unable to obtain NCT tests. Any other information which would explain the Minister’s/Department’s response to the backlog and the implications for car owners of being unable to access a service for which there is a statutory requirement to comply with
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 21 October 2022Department of Transport
I wish to make a request for records held by the Department of Transport under the Freedom of Information Act. The records are: Letters sent by Uber to Minister Ryan. As shown on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/88926/uber
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 21 October 2022Department of Transport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking data provided by Shannon Group to Minister of State at the Department of Transport in response to Dáil Question 216 from September 2022 "In relation to the Deputy’s question regarding the number of landings at Shannon Airport by aircraft contracted by the US military, my Department only has data on the exemptions issued under the 1973 Order; it does not have data on the total number of flights under US military contract that land at Shannon. I will ask Shannon Group to provide the data requested to the Deputy. If the Deputy does not receive a reply from Shannon Group within ten working days, please contact my private office."
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 20 October 2022Department of Transport
all available data including e-mail relating to flight, cargo and landing of UR-82027 which departed Ireland 3rd August 2022.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 19 October 2022Department of Transport
Marine Survey Office inspection reports - including deficiencies identified and resulting actions - of all unscheduled inspections of Irish fishing vessels that took place in 2021 and 2022 to the date of this request. Please include the ethnicity of migrant workers - where recorded.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 6 October 2022Department of Transport
under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: Records which provide clear details on how the €5,571,513 active travel funding was spent in Galway City in the year 2021.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided 6 October 2022Department of Transport
all correspondence and details of complaints in regard to the operation of the Coast Guard Helicopter service, 2020, 2021 and 2022 to date. - any and all details of complaints from householders/residents near landing locations used by the Coast Guard 2020, 2021 and 2022 date. - Documentation to show how these complaints were resolved, 2020, 2021 and 2022 to date. - All correspondence regarding the safety of the service and how it is operated for the years 2021 and 2022.
- RefusedReceived —Decided 6 October 2022Department of Transport
In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: All correspondence between the Department of Transport and IDA Ireland between January 1st, 2022 and September 9th.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 4 October 2022Department of Transport
N756CA Dubai -Shannon https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N756CA/history/20220723/1652Z/OMDW/EINN 23/07/2022 Shannon - Izumisano https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N756CA/history/20220725/1046Z/EINN/RJBB 25/07/2022
- GrantedReceived —Decided 4 October 2022Department of Transport
A list of e-submissions sent to the Minister for Transport. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2022 – 2/9/2022
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 3 October 2022Department of Transport
all available data including e-mail relating to flight, cargo and landing of Eastern Air N707KW Arrived Shannon 18/07/2022 https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N705KW/history/20220718/2005Z/CYQX/EINN
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 30 September 2022Department of Transport
All internal correspondence relating to the potential establishment of a dedicated transport police in Ireland, dated between August 1st and August 18, 2022. This should include any Departmental correspondence between the following parties Irish Rail NTA NBRU Dublin Bus An Garda Síochána
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 28 September 2022Department of Transport
Could you please supply me with the following details under the Freedom of information Act 2014 1) Copies of the replies that the Department of Transport received from Dublin Airport Authority in respect of Parliamentary Questions that were forwarded to DAA by the Department. I'm looking for the replies from June 1st 2021 to August 19th 2022 2) Copies of the replies that the Department of Transport received from Dublin Bus in respect of Parliamentary Questions that were forwarded to Dublin Bus by the Department. I'm looking for the replies from June 1st 2021 to August 19th 2022 3) Copies of replies that the Department of Transport received from Bus Eireann in respect of Parliamentary Questions that were forwarded to Bus Eireann from the Department. I'm looking for the replies from June 1st 2021 to August 19th 2022
- RefusedReceived —Decided 27 September 2022Department of Transport
Correspondence between the European Commission and the Department of Transport and/or the Government of Ireland in relation to the transposition of Directive 2017/159/EU (Work in Fishing Convention), including - but not limited to - the Memorandum of Understanding - from 01 January 2021 to date.