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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Copies of any correspondence between your department and D/PER with regard to the appointment of Peter Walsh as CEO of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Copies of any briefings/submissions prepared for the Minister or Sec Gen of your department with regard to the above appointment.

Department of Transport

Anycorrespondence/briefings/memos/audits/minutes of meeting between thenational transport authority and this department and its minister relatingto the BusConnects project from January 2020 until September 28th.Any internal department correspondence/briefings/memos/audits relating to theBusConnects project from January 2020 until September 28th.

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Correspondence send and received between the Minister and the Irish Coast Guard between 1st January and 29th September 2020 (excluding event invitations)

Department of Transport

Correspondence send and received between the Minister and the Irish Coast Guard between 1st January and 29th December 2019 (excluding event invitations).

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. A breakdown in the cost paid to the firm Graphite Hrm Ltd by The Irish Coast Guard, foreach of the years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 to date.

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1. Correspondence between the Minister and the chief executive of the NTA, between 1st July and 28th September 2020

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It is my understanding that Minister Ryan had a meeting with the group West on Track within the last three monthsUnder Freedom of Information I am asking for the minutes of that meeting and a list of all attendees.I am also seeking any correspondence in relation to this meeting. I am also seeking copy of any correspondence received by the Minister from TDs Eamon O’Cuiv and Dara Calleary at anytime during 2020.

Department of Transport

All correspondence between Minister Ryan and Lucy Yu / Voi Technology in 2020. Details of the correspondence are referred to in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/63622/instinctif-partners-public- affairs-ireland

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Any reports compiled in relation to the ownership/operating structure of Cork airport.

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/61693/mo tor-insurers-bureau-of-ireland-mibi

Department of Transport

Acopy of all correspondence (including emails) Minister Eamon Ryan hasreceived from Irish Rail, Bus Eireann, Transdev (Luas) and the DAA has receivedsince his appointment, in relation to Covid-19 and financial matters

Department of Transport

Any correspondence between the Minister and Bus Éireann regarding proposals and a decision by the company to cancel Expressway services. I am also requesting any minutes or notes of meetings between the Minister and Bus Éireann representatives regarding the same.My request should include, but not be limited to, records containing the company's financial position and and advance warning sent to the Minister about the company's decision.Correspondence between the Minister and representatives of the NTA, and minutes of meetings involving the NTA regarding the same. My request is also limited to dates between1 June and the present date.

Department of Transport

A copy of the report conducted into the issue of malfunctioning lifejackets by the Irish Coast Guard, the supplier and the manufacturer, arising from issues in late 2019.

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all internal Department correspondence since October 1, 2019, relating to aworking group established by the Department to examine technicalspecifications in relation to a tunnel in Dublin connected to the MetroNorth projectmembership of this working groupallcorrespondence since October 1, 2019, between the Department and theNational Transport Authority relating to a working group established by the Department to examine technical specifications in relation to a tunnel in Dublin connected to the Metro North projectall correspondence since October 1, 2019, between the Department and Dublin City Council relating to a working group established by the Department to examine technical specifications in relation to a tunnel in Dublin connected to the Metro North project

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A copy of a correspondence Minister Eamon Ryan has received since hisappointment from Ireland West Airport at Knock, Shannon Airport andAerfort Chonamara, in relation to Covid-19 and financial matters.

Department of Transport

A list of all submissions made to the Minister or Ministers of State at your Department using the e-submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 July 2020 to the date of receipt of this request. This request is to include the date of the submission and its title. I am not seeking copies of the submissions themselves.

Department of Transport

The summary document for the 2017 public consultation greenway strategy, all communications between DTTAS, TII, Westmeath CC regarding the Greenway Strategy, the total number of submissions received, the number of submissions opposing CPO, land severance.

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Correspondence (sent and received), between the Minister and all correspondingMinistersof State in their department,between 1st July to 14th September

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A copy of any written submissions made in 2020 to the Department or to the Minister's office regarding the composition of the board of Shannon Group and its chairmanship

Department of Transport

Records of correspondencebetween the National Transport Authority and the Department of Transport,Tourism and Sport in relation to funding due to Covid-19.**Dates: from February 2020 to June 2020.

Department of Transport

I wish to request correspondence between the Department of Transport and Kerry Airport in relation to - Covid-19 advice sought and given and any correspondence to and from in relation to this- Funding of the airport going forward- Internal documents by the Department of Transport appraisals of Kerry Airport and its future - Any correspondence between the Department and the DAA in relation to survival and financial support of Kerry Airport vis a viz Cork Airport in the light of the pandemic

Department of Transport

Any records relating to speed limits and enforcement of speed limits created between Jan 1st 2019 and August 31st 2020 inclusive.***** Clarification *****I am interested in any reports / memoranda / internal correspondence / correspondence with outside bodies relating to (i) enforcement of speed limits, (ii) challenges faced in such enforcement, (iii) resources needed for same and/or (iv) consideration of enforcement measures relating to road safety matters.

Department of Transport

A copy of all correspondence (including emails) Minister Eamon Ryan hasreceived from Dublin Bus has received since his appointment, in relation to Covid-19 and financial matters

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Department of Transport

I wish to obtain records of all correspondence between the Department of Tourism and the Irish Hotels Federation about the interpretation/advice on Covid-19 restrictions and the protocol agreed between the parties for the implementationof any guidelines

Department of Transport

All correspondence, including any texts, emails, transcripts of calls, or private messagesbetween the Minister for Transport and Rose Hynes between the period 27 June 2020 and the present day.All correspondence to the Minister for Transport from TDs and Senators regarding Shannon Group between the period 01 April 2020 and the present day.All correspondence,including any texts, emails, transcripts of calls, or private messages, between the Minister for Transport and Niall O'Callaghanfrom Shannon Heritage between the period 01 January2020 and thepresentday.

Department of Transport

All correspondence relating to a meeting between Minister Eamon Ryan, Cllr Michael Pidgeon, Cllr Claire Byrne and DCC Chief Executive Owen Keegan.This should include any correspondence requesting meeting, correspondence ahead of meeting, minutes of meeting held and any follow-up correspondence post- meeting - dated between 25th June and 31st August.

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A copy of application and all associated paperwork and internal memos and a copy of decision in relation to an application by Galway City Council relating to the Galwayregional aquatic and fitness centre which was applied for under the Large scale sport infrastructure fund - stream 2 in spring 2019.