Accidents/Injuries along the area of Castletown Beach Sea Wall/Defence

Summary

A request was made for records of accidents or injuries along the Castletown Beach Sea Wall and access paths since its construction. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Castletown Commissioners instead.

Key Facts

• The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested information regarding accidents or injuries.
• The authority suggests redirecting the request to the Castletown Commissioners.
• The request was received on 4 November 2024 and closed on 20 November 2024.
• The case reference number is 4237653.
• Applicants have the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 4237653
• 2024-11-04
• 2024-11-20
• 20 November 2024
• 4 November 2024
• 01624 687017
• IM2 5AP

Original Request

We require confirmation of any known accidents or injuries that have occured along the area of Castletown Beach Sea Wall/ Flood Defence/Access Path/Steps within the location of the attached images since the structure was erected to date.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Coordinator DHA Headquarters Tromode Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 5AP

Telephone: (01624) 687017 Web address: www.gov.im/dha
Email: DPO-DHA@dha.gov.im

Our ref: 4237653 20 November 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 4 November 2024, which states:

"We require confirmation of any known accidents or injuries that have occured along the area of Castletown Beach Sea Wall/ Flood Defence/Access Path/Steps within the location of the attached images since the structure was erected to date."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

However, you may wish to redirect your request to the Castletown Commissioners who may be able to assist with your request, subject to certain exemptions under the Act.

Please quote the reference number 4237653 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.

In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely