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FOI Requests — 2763 requests

  • Received
    Decided 16 November 2021
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0202
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All records in relation to the estimated cost of the proposed M 20 motorway and which Minister Ryan is reported have expressed the opinion that the cost may ' ballon to € 3 billion'

  • Received
    Decided 16 November 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0207
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All documents associated with the e-submission: Transport 00316-21, Transport 00330-21, Transport 00326-21, Transport 00353-21. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/8/2021 – 13/10/2021.

  • Received
    Decided 16 November 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0213
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All records including e-mail relating to aircraft and flight of N403LC which arrived 6 November 2021 at Shannon.

  • Received
    Decided 15 November 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0200
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All correspondence to and from the minister for transport in relation to BusConnects between June 2021 until present.

  • Received
    Decided 15 November 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0201
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Any correspondence between the Department of Transport and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regarding Budget 2022. I'm looking for the information for the period of 1st April 2021 and 12th October 2021 and discussion with officials at the grade of APO and above

  • Received
    Decided 12 November 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0199
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All correspondence by the Irish Coast Guard and Ambulance Services to or mentioning Rosanna or Roz Purcell (in relation to mountain rescue issues).

  • Received
    Decided 8 November 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0177
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A copy of correspondence between Minister Ryan and Ryanair during 2021, including a copy of the letter mentioned in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/71963/ryanair Please include any response to Mr Wilson's letter.

  • Received
    Decided 5 November 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0188
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All correspondence between Reid Moody of Aer Lingus and Minister Ryan during 2021.

  • Received
    Decided 4 November 2021
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0211
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    Department of Transport

    With respect to the Irish Coast Guard Service please provide the following information: The Number of Vehicles Purchased for the use of each Coast Guard Stations, please also provide the location of each of the following: Cars 4X4 Vehicles (Jeeps, Transits etc) Tractors

  • Received
    Decided 3 November 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0195
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the minutes of all NTA Monitoring Committee meetings between July and October 2021 inclusive.

  • Received
    Decided 3 November 2021
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0204
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Advertising spend of the Department and its agencies from March 2020 to October 20th 2021. Can you also outline what proportion of this spend comprised of advertising related to Covid-19.

  • Received
    Decided 1 November 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0171
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All records in relation to the meeting between Minister Ryan and Robert Burns (Director at Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council) on 9/9/21.

  • Received
    Decided 1 November 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0192
    Requester Type Business/Inte rest Group
    Department of Transport

    The AIS data for a two week period in relation to all submarine activity up to and including the 24th July 2018 that were in the location of 7.1 nautical miles East South East of Cahore Point “the “Location”)

  • Received
    Decided 28 October 2021
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0185
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Any correspondence, documentation, emails, text messages, regarding problems with air traffic control coverage at Cork and Shannon Airports in July, 2021. Any correspondence, documentation, emails, text messages, regarding problems with air traffic control coverage at Dublin Airport in August, 2021. Any correspondence, documentation, emails, text messages, regarding the closure of Air Traffic Control services at Cork and Shannon Airports in July, 2021. All documentation, correspondence, text messages and emails relating to industrial relations regarding Air Traffic Control Officers between the Department of Transport from January 2020 and to September 2021.

  • Received
    Decided 28 October 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0187
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A list of e-submissions submitted to the minister through the e-submissions system. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/8/2021 – 29/9/2021.

  • Received
    Decided 28 October 2021
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0189
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Copies of any records held referring or relating to the issue of making helmets compulsory for cyclists. Copies of any representations/correspondence received with regard to the above.

  • Received
    Decided 27 October 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0158
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A copy of all correspondence between the Minister for Transport/Department of Transport from Assistant Secretary level and above and the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) on the issue of Covid restrictions during the period January 1st 2021 until June 30th 2021.

  • Received
    Decided 26 October 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0182
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All available records relating to "Taxiway 11" and, or "Taxiway Eleven" at Shannon Airport.

  • Received
    Decided 26 October 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0183
    Requester Type Journalist
    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.

  • Received
    Decided 26 October 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0184
    Requester Type Journalist
    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.

  • Received
    Decided 21 October 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0198
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All correspondence, meeting minutes, documentation (held by people in the Department at assistant secretary level and above) related to the following returns on lobbying register by Ryanair: •R ecords from 1 May, 2021 to 31 Aug, 2021 related to "Ireland’s preparedness and roadmap for the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 – Information regarding Ireland’s preparedness and roadmap for the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2015/1998" – https://www.lobbying.ie/return/76871/ryanair

  • Received
    Decided 14 October 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0178
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All correspondence related to the appointment of Ms Rose Hynes as interim chair of the Irish Aviation Authority. This should include but not be limited to records, including emails, text messages and other communications, between Ms Hynes and the Minister as well as Department records where the appointment was mentioned or discussed between officials and between officials/special advisers and the Minister.

  • Received
    Decided 13 October 2021
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0170
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    I am requesting the following information from the department of transport in relation to the recent N/M20 project update which reference “policy updates on sustainable transport infrastructure” (see link to project update below): 1. Correspondence between the department of transport and TII in 2021 in relation to sustainable transport infrastructure 2. Correspondence between the department of transport and TII in 2021 in relation to policy updates 3. Details of policy updates made or due in 2021 in relation to sustainable transport infrastructure 4. Meeting minutes in 2021 in relation to sustainable transport infrastructure

  • Received
    Decided 13 October 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0175
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A copy of payment records to individuals/companies for motivational speeches/promotional event appearances for 2019, 2020, and the first six months of 2021.

  • Received
    Decided 13 October 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0176
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Copies of any reports, memos, submissions, briefings, audits or any other such review/discussion documents held referring or relating to the issue of the impact on low income households of higher motor tax rates when paid quarterly or semi- annually, as opposed to in a single payment. This request to cover the period 1 January 2020 to date of receipt of the request.

  • Received
    Decided 12 October 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0173
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All records including e-mail relating to aircraft and flight of UR-82073 which arrived 19 October 2018 at Shannon.

  • Received
    Decided 12 October 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0193
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Correspondence in relation to cyclists falling off their bikes and/or suffering injuries in incidents related to the Luas tracks, from January 2020-to date.

  • Received
    Decided 11 October 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0174
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A copy of the submission made by the Air Corps to the Department of Transport for involvement in the Irish Coastguard aviation Search and Rescue (SAR) service.

  • Received
    Decided 8 October 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0157
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A copy of all correspondence between the Minister for Transport/Department of Transport from Assistant Secretary level and above and the following three organisations on the issue of Covid restrictions during the period January 1st 2021 until June 30th 2021. -Aer Lingus -Ryanair -Irish Pilots Association

  • Received
    Decided 8 October 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0169
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All communication between 01/01/2021 and present day in relation to the transfer of Inchicore Works to the Land Development Agency.

  • Received
    Decided 8 October 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0172
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Records relating to spending by the Department on media advisers (including staff), PR companies, PR training for staff/ministers, and other relevant expenses for public relations/media events from March 01, 2020, to date.

  • Received
    Decided 4 October 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0164
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Any records, correspondence, memos and briefing documents prepared for/by Aer Lingus for the Department and/or Minister's attention in relation to Shannon Airport between March 1, 2020 and the date of this request inclusive.

  • Received
    Decided 4 October 2021
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0191
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    A list of all third party operator flights landing at Shannon Airport for period: January 1st to 7th 2014

  • Received
    Decided 30 September 2021
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0181
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A copy of all correspondence between Minister Ryan and Airlines for America or its agent, Hume Brophy, during 2021. Some of this correspondence is referred to in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/75474/hume-brophy

  • Received
    Decided 28 September 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0163
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: M/W permit ID Airline Flight No / Callsign From Country From To Country to Landed Date of Flight Description of cargo Exemption Issued for all flights for months January to March for year 2020 where an application was made to DTTAS to permit the carriage of munitions of war.

  • Received
    Decided 28 September 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0165
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Copies of any records held referring or relating to lengthy security queues at Dublin Airport in late August. This request to cover the period 15 August 2021 to date of receipt of the request.

  • Received
    Decided 27 September 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0166
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Copies of all records held referring or relating to the decision to resume 100% capacity on public transport services. This request to cover the period 1 August 2021 to date of receipt of the request.

  • Received
    Decided 27 September 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0167
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    •Copies of any records held by the Minister or his office relating or referring to the decision to increase public transport capacity to 100% from Wednesday 1 September. •Copies of any correspondence between the Minister and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly relating to the above. •Copies of any correspondence between the Minister and the National Public Health Emergency Team relating to the above

  • Received
    Decided 23 September 2021
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0179
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All communication in relation to funding for DART+ in the upcoming National Development Plan between 01/01/21 and present day

  • Received
    Decided 23 September 2021
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0180
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All communication in relation to funding for MetroLink in the upcoming National Development Plan between 01/01/21 and present day

  • Received
    Decided 22 September 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0161
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Any correspondence between Noel Rock, Director of Pixel Consulting and the Department for Transport regarding Tier Mobility Ireland Limited or "Tier" or "Tier Scooters" since January 2021

  • Received
    Decided 21 September 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0159
    Requester Type Business/Inte rest Group
    Department of Transport

    Requests a copy of Irish Air corps submission on the provision of military search and rescue service to the state

  • Received
    Decided 20 September 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0160
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All records relating to payments made to Hotel Merrion Ltd (t/a The Merrion Hotel) for the period 1 January 2020 - 24 August 2021.

  • Received
    Decided 15 September 2021
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0168
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A list of guest speakers/motivational speakers hired during each of the years, 2019, 2020, and the first six months of 2021. Please include, the fee paid; where the event took place or if it was a virtual meeting; how long the event lasted; a copy of any presentation material received for the event - IE; slide presentations, handouts, copy of speeches. A list of appearance fees paid for PR/promotional events guest appearances for each of the years, 2019, 2020, and the first six months 2021. Please include where the event took place or if it was a virtual meeting; how long the event lasted; a copy of any presentation material received for the event - IE; slide presentations, handouts, copy of speeches.

  • Received
    Decided 14 September 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0152
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Copies of e-mail, and all electronic and on-electronic communication, relating to the application process and all discussions with ANTONOV COMPANY (ADB) or companies associated with ANTONOV COMPANY (ADB) such as Antonov Airlines etc. and internal discussions and minutes of meetings within the Department of Transport and discussions between DTTAS and other Government Departments relating to F2021-390 and the authorising of “Multiple flight operations authorisation” to ANTONOV COMPANY (ADB), Antonov Airlines.

  • Received
    Decided 10 September 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0154
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    Department of Transport

    All information including correspondence (including text and whatsapp messages) and documentation, memos held by the Department regarding an event hosted by former Minister Katherine Zappone held in the Merrion Hotel on July 21st 2021.

  • Received
    Decided 30 August 2021
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0151
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    1. All internal and external communication in relation to the proposed Strand Road cycle route between 30/07/21 and 04/08/21 inclusive. 2. All internal and external communication in relation to the effects of the Strand Road cycle route High Court judgement on past and future projects between 30/07/21 and 04/08/21 inclusive.

  • Received
    Decided 27 August 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0162
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    The release of an air-transport industry recovery plan submitted to the Minister (as referenced in an interview given by Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary in today's Irish Times).

  • Received
    Decided 23 August 2021
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0138
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking application documents re May 20th and 21st flight RDA5073 of aircraft EW-505TR from Libya to Shannon

  • Received
    Decided 23 August 2021
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0156
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    Department of Transport

    The final recommendations for Government of the Department of Transport’s Electric Vehicle Pathway Working Group.