Sheep escapes Baldrine

Summary

The requester asked for information regarding sheep escapes near Baldrine Railway Station and Lower Ballabeg Farm, specifically those not reported to the police. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed a log of five specific incidents involving livestock on the railway line between March 2019 and May 2020.

Key Facts

• The Department of Infrastructure provided a table of incidents matching the requested geographical area.
• Five specific incidents of sheep on the railway line were recorded between 2019 and 2020.
• Incidents involved responses such as removing sheep, repairing fences, and investigating boundaries.
• The request was redacted to protect personal data of the requester or third parties.
• The authority confirmed the outcome as 'All information sent' on 21 October 2020.

Data Disclosed

• 17/03/2019
• 31/08/2019
• 01/09/2019
• 30/01/2020
• 05/05/2020
• 1501265
• 2020-10-05
• 2020-10-21

Exemptions Cited

• Personal data protection (redaction to prevent identification of requester or third parties)

Original Request

Sheep escapes Baldrine …opposite Baldrine Railway Station and the fields of Lower Ballabeg Farm. …outbreaks of sheep that have not been reported to the police.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team/AC/MF Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 1501265 21 October 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 5 October 2020 and which is shown below. Please note that your request has been redacted to show only the information you are seeking. This is because the Department believes that the full content contains sufficient information to identify either you or third parties which would equate to inappropriate sharing of your, or their, personal data. "Sheep escapes Baldrine …opposite Baldrine Railway Station and the fields of Lower Ballabeg Farm. …outbreaks of sheep that have not been reported to the police."

Below is a table showing the incidences of sheep on the line logged in a way which matches the type and geographical area defined by you.
17/03/2019 MER Livestock on line - Response Removing sheep from track & inspecting fenceline 31/08/2019 MER Livestock on line - Response Call out to sheep on line at Ballabeg. Return to yard for materials to repair 01/09/2019 MER Livestock on line - Response Call out to sheep on line at Ballabeg. Another section of fence located where sheep escape 30/01/2020 MER Livestock on line - Response Round up sheep on track, put back into field, investigate boundary fence 05/05/2020 MER Off Track - Fence Repair Repair fence on seaside

Please quote the reference number 1501265 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely

FOI Response Team