government department

Department of Transport

FOI Requests — 2393 requests

  • Received
    Decided
    Grant
    Request Reference FOI2018328
    Requester Type Others
    Department of Transport

    Any Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) Air Traffic Control (ATC) recordings taken on the 28th January 2015 and 20th February 2015 held by the Department; any IAA safety or incident reports held by the Department pertaining to those dates; and any other correspondence or subsequent reports/documentation

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-grant
    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
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2020-0263
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

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

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2024-0172
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Under Freedom of Information I wish to request the following: All records relating to the provision of makeup services, if any, for ministers in the department, including the costs of same All records relating the provision of any clothing, if any, for ministers in the department, including the costs of same. My requests cover the period June 2020 to the present day.

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2024-0175
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    The number of private cars insured as of 31 August 2024 or any other recent date broken down by - Insurance underwriter - date of insurance expiry

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2023-0145
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    I am seeking the following - Copies of any records held referring or relang to the possibility that the NCT service would become cashless only. This request to cover the period 1 July 2023 to date of receipt of this request.

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2022-0177
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department 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.

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-grant
    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
    Part-grant
    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
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2019-0067
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Copies of any records held relating or referring to a tweet by Shane Ross in which he posed beside an electric car charger in Marlay Park. Searches of any relevant private email addresses and/or text and messaging services should be considered when processing this request.

  • Received
    Decided
    Refuse
    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
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2020-0203
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All records held referring or relating to the review of the InformationCommissioner in case OIC-59124-F4M4H9

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2019-0023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Transport

    Stream Number - 2County-KildareProject Title - Redevelopment of St. Conleth's Kildare GAA Ground, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.Organisation/Lead Applicant - Kildare GAA.

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2019-0036
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Documents relating to the meeting between Minister of State for Tourism and Sport (Brendan Griffin TD), the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport and the Ethiopian minister for Tourism and Culture (Dr Hirut Kassaw).The meeting took place on 12 June 2019 at 18:30 in Leeson Lane.The minutes of the meeting.The agenda of the meeting.

  • Received
    Decided
    Withdraw
    Request Reference FOI2018262
    Requester Type
    Department of Transport

    Copies of all briefing documents issued by the Department to external agencies from 01.01.2018 to 17.08.2018 in relation to the Western Rail Corridor Review; of correspondence or emails received from external agencies in relation to the same; of internal emails in relation to the Western Rail Corridor from the Minister to any member of the Department or member of the Oireachtas in the same time period; copies of internal emails to the Minister on the same subject in the same time period; and copies of minutes of internal Departmental or Ministerial meetings in relation to the Western Rail Corridor Review in the same time period

  • Received
    Decided
    Withdraw and handle outside FOI
    Request Reference FOI2018265
    Requester Type
    Department of Transport

    As of 20th August 2018 the total amount of funding that has been witheld by the Department from successful applications under the 2017 sports capital programme due to failings by applications to meet all conditions under the SCP 2) As of 20th August 2018 the names of successful applicants under the 2017 SCP that has funding witheld by the Department due to failing to meet all necessary conditions under the SCP; the amount witheld; and the length of time that the amount of funding has been witheld from each applicant

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2023-0059
    Requester Type Bus/Intere st Group
    Department of Transport

    Part 1 Request Please give copies of the letter of the e 17th October 2013 and the Minister replied the 7th November 2013 held by the department and records of any documents use to draft a reply. Part 2 Request Please show any record in the department that shows that Bus Éireann did make a surplus that the auditors determined as a profit the school transport scheme from 2008 and 2015. Part 3 Request Please furnish and record that will show that the surplus from school transport was used in the company cash flows that was used to pay the running costs of Expressway services between 2008 and 2015.

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-Grant
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2022-0124
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All correspondence held by the Department regarding the use of the Defence Forces at Dublin Airport. This request should cover the period 01 January 2022 to the present day. ***Scope Amended*** seeking direct correspondence regarding the use of the Defence Forces at Dublin Airport (ie. between the Department and daa and state bodies) under this FOI request

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference FOI2018185
    Requester Type Journalists
    Department of Transport

    All records in all forms related to the prospect of a third terminal at Dublin Airport, for 2017 and 2018 to the current date.

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2023-0074
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Under the 2014 FOI act, and as per FOI-2023-0044 I am looking for the following e- submissions to the minister: Response to Circle K regarding EV Charging Infrastructure Action 252 of the Climate Action Plan regarding Variable Speed Limits on the M50 National Minister Speed Limit Review 2022-2023 Progress Briefing Criminal Justice (Fixed Charge Notices) Working Group Memorandum for Government on the Deployment of Counter Drone Technology at Dublin Airport Energy Taxation Directive - Aviation, Maritime, Road Transport Coast Guard SAR Aviation Contract DART+ South West Memorandum Memo for Government - NTA Project Big Move

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2023-0093
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking a copy of the following report/study: - 00033076CHC (Ireland) Ltd58,141.17PaidStudy on Fatigue risk I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. If you need to clarify anything in this request, please contact me via email

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-Grant
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2022-0075
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    Department of Transport

    I want to make a Freedom of Information Request for the following reports: •The Clinch Report conducted by Clinchmaritime Limited •The Lacey Report conducted by Roisin Lacey SC.

  • Received
    Decided
    Grant
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2022-0117
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    1. Correspondence between the Department and other Departments/State Agencies in relation to action 19/9 of Housing for All: "All Government Departments will examine their existing portfolio of properties and subject to any obligations under the PSC, the LDA Act 2021 or the State Property Act 1954, will place them on the market if they are not required and may be suitable for conversion to residential accommodation

  • Received
    Decided
    Refuse
    Request Reference 2019188
    Requester Type Others
    Department of Transport

    (2) Records linked to the engagement of PwC to produce the report on the viability of Waterford Airport, or, in the alternative, the cost of the report.

  • Received
    Decided
    Grant
    Request Reference FOI2018201
    Requester Type Journalists
    Department of Transport

    copies of any records held relating to FOI 2018.162, to include records relating to receipt of the request, the decision making process, the decision that was made, and any records created subsequent to that decision

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2025-0088
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    1. A list of all U S. military or military-chartered aircraft that transited through Shannon Airport between January 1st, 2022 and the present, including dates, flight numbers (where available), and destination/origin. 2. Records of flight clearance requests received from U S. authorities for military or military-contracted aircraft during this period, and the Department" responses or approvals. 3. Internal correspondence, memos, or briefing notes regarding the oversight, monitoring, or regulation of military traffic through Shannon Airport during the same period. 4. Any documents or records relating to the Department" coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs or Defence concerning the use of Shannon Airport by foreign military aircraft.

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2025-0089
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to all records from the Coast Guard or Marine Survey Office referring to the presence or identification of Russian-flagged vessels in Irish territorial waters or EEZ, including any notices, advisories, or risk assessments, from January 2022 to present.

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2025-0112
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Tenders received in 2025 regarding the Request for Tender advertised by DTTAS for the Provision of an Examination of the Irish Aviation Authority in accordance with Section 32 of the Irish Aviation Act 1993 Description: The person or persons selected to carry out the examination will be expected to review,report and, if necessary, make recommendations on the performance by the Authority of its statutory functions in so far as they relate to the application and enforcement of technical and safety standards in the context of the relevant International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annexes, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and EUROCONTROL requirements and international best practice Procedure identifier: 9130c07d1ddd4e448b06e06f8a10eb5f

  • Received
    Decided
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2025-0114
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A copy of correspondence between the Freight Transport Association of Ireland and the offices of Minister Darragh O'Brien and Minister Sean Canney since January 1st. Minutes/notes/summary documents of meeting held between same parties this year. Copy of briefing/preparatory documents made available in advance of same meeting.

  • Received
    Decided
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2024-0082
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I request a copy of a report presented by the NTA in November 2023 on the issue of Camera Based Enforcement of Traffic Laws and Regulations.

  • Received
    Decided
    Refuse
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0093
    Requester Type Business/Inte rest Group
    Department of Transport

    For the period September 2020 and April 2021 IALPA requests all correspondence between Senator Gerard Craughwell and the Minister of Transport.

  • Received
    Decided
    Refuse
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0097
    Requester Type Business/Inte rest Group
    Department of Transport

    A copy of the plan proposed by the Department of Defence (on behalf of the Irish Air Corps) in providing Search & Rescue services to the Irish Coast Guard. I understand the plan we request was received by the Department of Transport in the last 6 months.

  • Received
    Decided
    Transferred
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0111
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    A copy of all submissions made under the consultation process on the NRA's 2016 Rail Review.

  • Received
    Decided
    Grant
    Request Reference 2019162
    Requester Type Journalists
    Department of Transport

    following organisations on the topic of Brexit: • Sport Ireland • The FAI • The GAA • The IRFU • Horse Sport Ireland • Cricket Ireland • The Olympic Federation of Ireland • Athletics Ireland • Irish Amateur Boxing Association * Copies of all correspondence to/from minister Brendan Griffin and the same organisations on the topic of Brexit.

  • Received
    Decided
    Withdrawn and handled outside of FOI
    Request Reference 2019175
    Requester Type Others
    Department of Transport

    1) The submission for a Sports Capital Programme grant application for Sli CualAnn Athletic Club; grant approved to the value of €9,000 for jumps and timing equipment. It is listed in this document: http://www.dttas.ie/sites/default/files/publications/sport/english/sp orts-capital-programme-2018-equipment-only-allocations/equipment- only-grants-2018-scp-publication.pdf 2) The application from Roundwood and District AC for the sum of

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2023-0037
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Please take this email as my formal request pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for all records relating to the consideration of, decision to appoint, commission of, appointment of, terms of reference provided to and payment of as the external data protection officer for the Marine Casualty Investigations Board

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2023-0042
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following information and records: Minutes of regular structured meetings between the Department of Transport and RSA (as mentioned by the Minister on RTÉ’s This Week programme on April 2) about ongoing waiting times and other challenges with the driving test service. Any briefing notes, correspondence, or documents relating to these meetings. The period of the request is from Jan 1, 2023 to April 4, 2023

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-grant
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2022-0061
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Ministers Eamon Ryan/Hildegarde Naughton/Secretary General Ken Spratt/other senior officials and representatives of the DAA. Copies of all internal and external correspondence involving Eamon Ryan/Hildegarde Naughton/Secretary General Ken Spratt/other senior officials on the topic of the delays and staff shortages at Dublin Airport. The time period can be limited to 1/1/2022 to 30/3/2022.

  • Received
    Decided
    Part-grant
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0066
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Minutes of all NTA Monitoring Committee meetings between January and March 2021.

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference FOI2018117
    Requester Type Journalists
    Department of Transport

    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

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference FOI2018118
    Requester Type Journalists
    Department of Transport

    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.

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference FOI2018119
    Requester Type Journalists
    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.

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference FOI2018120
    Requester Type Journalists
    Department of Transport

    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.

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference FOI2018121
    Requester Type Journalists
    Department of Transport

    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

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference 2018071
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    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

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference 2018087
    Requester Type Journalist
    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

  • Received
    Decided
    Part Grant
    Request Reference 2018088
    Requester Type Journalist
    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

  • Received
    Decided
    Grant
    Request Reference 2018089
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    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

  • Received
    Decided
    Grant
    Request Reference 2018090
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    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

  • Received
    Decided
    Grant
    Request Reference 2018091
    Requester Type Others
    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