Gulley cleaning, road sweeping and hedge trimming

Summary: The requester asked for schedules and actual completion dates for gulley cleaning, road sweeping, and hedge trimming on the A3 road in the Parish of Patrick for 2021-2024. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that no set schedules exist as work is ad hoc, and while hedge trimming records are not held, partial records for sweeping and gully cleaning were provided for October 2022 to October 2024.

The Department does not hold a set schedule for road maintenance activities, which are completed on an ad hoc basis based on conditions.

Records for road sweeping and gully cleaning from January 2021 to September 2022 are not held.

Hedge trimming records are not held, though the A3 section is typically completed by end of April/early May and mid-July.

Road sweeping and gully cleaning are generally completed at least twice a year or in response to specific events like flooding.

Extracted details of works completed by month are available from October 2022 to October 2024.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Armed Police

Summary: The request sought deployment statistics for armed police over the last five years and any policy changes. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed annual event counts distinguishing between non-firearms operational responses and deployments under firearms authority, while noting the introduction of a deployable Armed Response Vehicle.

The Constabulary now operates a deployable Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) for threat mitigation and everyday policing duties.

ARVs are utilized for enhanced first aid, method of entry, and driver training to protect vulnerable people and reduce harm.

In 2024, there were 166 non-firearms operational responses and 23 deployments under firearms authority.

In 2023, there were 16 non-firearms operational responses and 37 deployments under firearms authority.

No non-firearms operational responses were recorded for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022.


Information on Street Bail

Summary: The request sought guidelines and statistics on street bail under the Police Powers and Procedures Act 1998. The Constabulary confirmed that no such legislation or guidelines exist and that zero individuals were subject to street bail between January 2020 and October 2024.

The Isle of Man Constabulary does not hold guidelines for street bail under the Police Powers and Procedures Act 1998.

There is no legislation in place for street bail in the Isle of Man.

Zero persons were subject to street bail between January 2020 and 31 October 2024.

The request was partially fulfilled as the authority could not provide the requested guidelines.

The response was issued on 11 December 2024.

0
January 2020
31 October 2024
14 November 2024
11 December 2024
4257253


Number of fatalities on the Island's road in 2023 and 2024

Summary: The request sought the number of road fatalities on the Isle of Man for 2023 and 2024 to date. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that there were 2 fatalities in 2023 and 4 fatalities in 2024 up to November 20th, noting that figures may change due to ongoing investigations.

There were 2 fatal injury casualties recorded on the island in 2023.

There were 4 fatal injury casualties recorded on the island in 2024 up to November 20th.

The 2024 figure is provisional and may change due to ongoing police investigations.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure on November 20, 2024.

All requested information was provided without exemptions.


Learning Disabilities Service Review - TOR

Summary: The requester asked for the Terms of Reference and the name of the appointed organization for the Learning Disabilities Service Review. Manx Care disclosed a confidential outline proposal detailing the review methodology and phases but redacted the specific costs, timeline, and the full name of the appointed organization.

The review covers adult learning disability services including delivery models, funding, and strategic options.

The proposed methodology includes five phases: Desktop Review, Fieldwork, Further Analysis, Follow-up Fieldwork, and Reporting.

Fieldwork involves visiting all 18 services, with 14 receiving a 'Short audit' and 4 receiving a 'Deep dive' audit.

The proposal was dated September 2024 and marked as Confidential.

Specific financial costs and the total number of days for the project were redacted in the response.

September 2024
18 services
14 homes
4 homes
90 minutes
half a day
team of four people
2024-11-19
2024-12-09


Summary: The requester asked for the terms of reference and the appointed organization for a learning disabilities service review. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care.

The request was made on 2024-11-19 regarding a learning disabilities service review referenced by Prof Tim O'Neil.

The Department of Health and Social Care responded on 2024-11-25 stating the information is not held.

The refusal cites that the information may be held by Manx Care due to the separation of policy and service delivery.

The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.

Requesters are advised to re-submit the request to Manx Care via the FOI portal.

Section 11(3)a of the Act (Information not held)


Access to day services

Summary: The requester asked for policies regarding access restrictions to day services for individuals in learning disability community homes and the criteria/charges for various adult social care services. Manx Care responded by providing the full text of the Adult Social Care Services (Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 and a brief eligibility note for Autism Initiatives.

The response includes the Adult Social Care Services (Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which came into operation on 15 April 2024.

Charges for social care services were increased by 5.7% under the new regulations.

Specific weekly charges for adult care homes providing services for adults with learning disabilities are set at £91.14.

Eligibility for Autism Initiatives residential services requires the individual to be 18 or over, an Isle of Man resident, and assessed as having an Autistic Spectrum condition with a learning disability.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent, though the response primarily consisted of statutory documents rather than internal staff directives.


Salaries

Summary: The request sought salary details and percentage allowances for Port Security officers and managers, including changes related to a transfer to the Department of Home Affairs. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that specific allowance breakdowns are not held but provided consolidated percentage rates and details on proposed condition changes.

Port Security Supervisors and Officers receive a consolidated payment of 34% of basic pay for shift work.

Port Security Managers receive a consolidated percentage of 31.5% as they are not required to work night shifts.

The department does not hold a specific allowance breakdown for each grade.

Job roles are moving to the Department of Home Affairs with the word 'security' removed from titles to alter public perception.

Proposed new conditions could increase allowances for Port Services Officers from 30% to 34%.


MT buyout

Summary: A request was made for all correspondence held by Minister Kate Lord-Brennan regarding Manx Telecom's offer for the Isle of Man Government to buy out the provider. The Cabinet Office responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The request was submitted on 2024-11-18 and responded to on 2024-11-25.

The authority handling the request was the Cabinet Office.

The specific subject was Manx Telecom's offer for a government takeover.

The request covered various formats including emails, texts, and WhatsApp messages.


MT buyout

Summary: A request was made for correspondence regarding a potential Manx Telecom buyout offer to the Isle of Man Government, but the Department for Enterprise confirmed no such information is held because no offer was ever made.

The request sought all correspondence held by Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston regarding a Manx Telecom buyout offer.

The Department for Enterprise stated the information is not held.

The authority confirmed the Minister has not been approached by Manx Telecom to make such an offer.

The request was received on 18 November 2024 and closed on 13 December 2024.


MT Buyout

Summary: The requester asked for all correspondence held by Minister Daphne Caine regarding Manx Telecom's offer for a government buyout. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released some information but withheld personal data under an absolute exemption.

The request was received on 2024-11-18 and responded to on 2024-12-13.

The authority handling the request is the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

The request specifically targeted communications involving Minister Daphne Caine.

Some information was redacted because it constituted personal data of a third party.

The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.

Section 25(b)(i) and (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolute exemption for personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Data protection principles)

Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Conditions for lawful processing)


MT Buyout

Summary: A request was made for all correspondence held by Minister Clare Barber regarding Manx Telecom's offer for the Isle of Man Government to buy out the telecommunications provider. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that no such information is held.

The request targeted correspondence including texts, emails, SMS, WhatsApp messages, and letters.

The information was sought specifically regarding Minister Clare Barber's records.

The subject matter was Manx Telecom's offer for a government takeover.

The authority confirmed that Minister Barber does not hold any correspondence on this topic.

The request was closed on 21 November 2024.


MT Buyout

Summary: The requester asked for all correspondence held by the interim Health and Social Care Minister regarding Manx Telecom's offer for a government buyout. The Department of Health and Social Care responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care on 2024-11-18.

The information sought concerned correspondence held by interim Minister Alfred Cannan.

The subject matter was Manx Telecom's offer for the Isle of Man Government to take over the provider.

The authority determined they do not hold the requested information.

The request was formally closed on 2024-12-12.

Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)


MT Buyout

Summary: A request was made for all correspondence held by the Home Affairs Minister regarding Manx Telecom's offer for a government buyout. The Department of Home Affairs responded that the information is not held.

The request targeted correspondence including texts, emails, and letters held by Minister Jane Poole-Wilson.

The subject matter concerned Manx Telecom's offer for the Isle of Man Government to take over the provider.

The Department of Home Affairs stated it does not hold the requested information.

The authority confirmed it could not find the information after taking reasonable steps.

The request was formally closed on 13 December 2024.


MT Buyout

Summary: A request was made for all correspondence held by Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall regarding Manx Telecom's offer for a government buyout. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold the requested information.

The information sought concerned Manx Telecom's offer for the Isle of Man Government to take over the provider.

The Department of Infrastructure confirmed they do not hold the requested information.

The authority stated they could not find the information after taking reasonable steps.

The request was formally closed on 22 November 2024.


Obesity rates in the Isle of Man

Summary: A request for statistics on obesity and diabetes prevalence, drug prescription costs, and economic impact in the Isle of Man was refused because the Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the information.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on obesity and diabetes rates.

Some information may be held by The Cabinet Office (Public Health) or Manx Care.

The Department was redesigned on 01 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.

Manx Care's Integrated Medicines Optimisation Group (IMOG) is responsible for medicines management decisions.

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to the appropriate authorities.


2021 Census Occupation Data

Summary: The requester asked for a complete export of all job titles from the 2021 Isle of Man Census in a machine-readable format. The Cabinet Office fulfilled the request by sending an attached document containing the data.

The request was for all job titles provided in the 2021 Isle of Man Census occupation question.

The authority confirmed that approximately 43,566 people were employed on census night.

The response included an attached document titled 'Job Titles 2021 census'.

The request was received on 19 November 2024 and closed on 2 December 2024.

The requester specified a preference for CSV or XLSX formats.


Inclusive Education Guidance Documents

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The requester asked for a copy of inclusive education policy guidance documents. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture did not send the documents directly, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via a public website link.

The request was received on 20 November 2024 and responded to on 17 December 2024.

The authority determined the information was already reasonably accessible to the public.

The requested guidance document is available as a PDF on the department's website.

The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

20 November 2024
17 December 2024
4268653
section 20
Freedom of Information Act 2015
October 2024

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information already reasonably accessible)


How many people will be affected by the withdraw of cash paid pension

Summary: The IOM WI requested specific numbers and locations of pensioners receiving cash payments ahead of the MiCard service withdrawal in December 2025. The Cabinet Office disclosed that approximately 1,000 pensioners use the service but confirmed it does not hold data regarding their specific localities.

The MiCard service for collecting cash benefits is scheduled to be withdrawn by December 2025.

Approximately 1,000 pensioners currently use the MiCard service.

The total number of individuals using MiCards for all benefits is less than 3,000.

The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding the specific locations of cash benefit recipients.

The requestor was advised to submit a separate Freedom of Information request to the Treasury for further assistance.

December 2025
less than 3,000
c1,000
17 October 2024
July 2023
20 November 2024
6 December 2024


Minutes of Meetings

Summary: The requester asked for minutes, action logs, and reports from the Children's Services Improvement Board from May 2024 to the present, and the Department of Health and Social Care disclosed all requested information including a detailed meeting minute from July 23, 2024.

The Children's Services Improvement Board (CSIB) meeting on July 23, 2024, was chaired by Deirdre Mahon.

A Leaving Care conference is being planned, with dates proposed for either February 2025 or May 2025.

The Board approved updated Terms of Reference to include CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services).

A review of health and social care estates is underway, highlighting children's residential facilities as a priority.

The Family Placement Service reported 90% staffing levels with significant interest in foster care.


Food premises prosecuted, fined or warned over food hygiene breaches

Summary: The request sought data on food hygiene inspections, breaches, prosecutions, fines, and warnings for Isle of Man premises between January 2022 and October 2024. The authority provided a breakdown of 270 inspections and details on warnings issued, but refused to provide specific breach statistics due to the substantial compilation required, while confirming zero prosecutions and fines.

A total of 270 proactive, unannounced food hygiene inspections were conducted between January 2022 and October 2024.

There were zero food premises prosecuted or fined during the requested period.

The authority refused to provide the total number of premises found in breach of regulations, citing Section 11(2)(b) of the FOIA regarding substantial compilation.

Multiple Hygiene Improvement Notices were served, primarily in February 2023, July 2023, and February 2024, citing issues such as damaged ceilings, lack of hand basins, and poor HACCP management.

Restaurants/Cafes/Staff Canteens accounted for the highest number of inspections with 64, followed by Takeaways and Mobile Food Premises with 43 each.

Section 11(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - substantial compilation or collation of information


Incidents relating to Cair Vie Onshore Windfarm

Summary: The request sought details on complaints and recorded offences related to the Cair Vie Onshore Windfarm project. The Constabulary disclosed that there were 8 reports in total, with 2 investigated as criminal offences involving public order and criminal damage.

There were 8 reports made to the Police regarding the Cair Vie Onshore Windfarm project between April 2022 and December 2024.

The majority of the 8 reports were classified as civil matters with no offences disclosed.

Two reports were investigated as criminal offences: one for Section 3 Public Order and one for Criminal Damage.

Both criminal offences occurred in the location of Colby.

The response was issued on 17 December 2024 following a request received on 21 November 2024.

8 reports
2 investigated
01/04/2022
09/12/2024
21 November 2024
17 December 2024
Section 3 Public Order
Criminal Damage
Colby


Planning Application 13/91461/B, aka former Ramsey gasworks site

Summary: A resident requested the complete planning file for the former Ramsey gasworks site to investigate unfulfilled planning conditions, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to send documents, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via their website or public archives.

The request concerns Planning Application 13/91461/B for a Haven Homes development of 30 new homes.

Planning consent was granted on 22 July 2014 with conditions that the applicant claims have not been complied with.

The authority refused to send the file, stating information is already reasonably accessible under section 20(2)(a) of the Act.

Applicants are directed to view documents online or inspect them in person at Murray House in Douglas.

The request was formally closed on 5 December 2024.

Section 20(2)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information reasonably accessible)


Ukraine Resettlement Scheme

Summary: The request sought data on work rights, tax contributions, and operational costs for the Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The Treasury disclosed visa and tax statistics but exempted direct cost figures, directing the requester to public government accounts.

145 visas were granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme to 103 individuals.

86 individuals registered as Isle of Man taxpayers arrived under the scheme.

Total income tax charged or deducted for these individuals in 2023/24 was £28,671.17.

Total National Insurance contributions paid in 2023/24 were £122,360.47.

Operational cost data is available in the Central Government Management Accounts rather than provided directly in the response.

Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Health and Social Care Ombudsman Body ("HSCOB") Report 2024

Summary: The requester asked when the Department of Health and Social Care received the 2024 HSCOB Annual Report and when it would be published. The authority confirmed receipt in August 2024 and stated the report was approved by the Council of Ministers in November 2024 and is now publicly available on the Tynwald Register of Business.

The Department of Health and Social Care received the HSCOB 2024 Annual Report on 14 August 2024.

The report was approved by the Council of Ministers during the week of 18 November 2024.

The document has been placed on the Register of Business for the January 2025 sitting of Tynwald.

The report and the DHSC response are publicly viewable via the Tynwald Register of Business webpage.

The request was processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (information already reasonably accessible)


Speech & Language Therapy

Summary: The requester asked for policies, equality impact assessments, and staffing details regarding Speech and Language Therapy for mainstream and SPC-educated children. Manx Care responded by providing care pathway documents for various conditions and confirmed the release of all requested information.

Care pathways for mainstream children cover dysfluency, dysphagia, language difficulties, and social communication.

Children in Specialist Provision Centres (SPC) follow a specific pathway where language difficulties are supported by the SPC rather than direct 1:1 therapy.

The Dysphagia pathway distinguishes between urgent referrals (within 10 working days) and non-urgent ones (within 28 working days).

The Learning Disabilities care pathway for SPC children is currently under review.

The authority confirmed that all information requested was sent.

2024-11-26
2024-12-05
June 2020
January 2021
January 2023
10 working days
28 working days
6 months
4-6 sessions
6 x sessions
10 pages
7 documents


Learning disabilities access to day services

Summary: The requester asked for policies restricting learning disability day services for community home residents, eligibility criteria, and usage data over the last 3-4 years. Manx Care disclosed a 2020 decision to shift residential users to community-based activities rather than building-based services but stated that specific eligibility documents and requested statistical data were not held in an accessible format.

A decision made in July 2020 determined that users in ALDS/Praxis residential services should not be offered traditional building-based day services.

The shift to community-based support was intended to create spaces in traditional services, provide a building for Praxis day services, and eliminate double funding.

Manx Care stated there is no defined document for 'eligibility criteria' or 'thresholds' as these are determined through individual assessments under the Social Services Act 2011.

The authority cited Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to withhold specific data because it is not held in an accessible format for extraction.

The response clarifies that the change was in how activities were delivered, not a withdrawal of the right to activities.

2024-11-26
2025-01-09
15 July 2020
July 2020
last 4 years
last 3 years
Social Services Act 2011
Section 8(3)
4 pages
1 document

Freedom of Information Act 2015 Section 8(3) - Information not held in an accessible format


Ofsted inspection terms of reference

Summary: The requester asked for Ofsted inspection terms of reference regarding children's services and emails concerning disability service inspections. The Department of Health and Social Care provided some information but withheld specific documents citing exemptions under Section 25 and Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act.

The request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care on 2024-11-26.

The authority responded on 2025-01-24 with an outcome of 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The response included 18 pages across 2 documents.

Information was withheld based on Section 25 (Classified Information) and Section 30(2)(b) (Investigations and proceedings).

The request specifically targeted terms of reference for children's services and emails regarding disability service inspections.


Equality Impact Assessments & Related Training

Summary: The requester sought details on the rollout of Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) toolkits, training records, and a list of completed EIAs since 2023 for the Cabinet Office and other departments. The Cabinet Office clarified it only holds information for itself and centrally recorded training, subsequently disclosing EIA workshop materials and screening templates while noting it does not hold EIA lists for other departments.

The Cabinet Office does not hold Equality Impact Assessment data for other departments and advised the requester to contact them directly.

The authority provided copies of EIA workshop slides and an Equality Impact Screening template as part of the disclosure.

The training materials cover the Public Sector Equality Duty, including eliminating discrimination and advancing equality of opportunity.

The screening process involves assessing potential impacts on nine protected characteristics, including age, race, disability, and sexual orientation.

The request was clarified to cover the period from 1st January 2023 to the date of the request.

2024-11-26
2025-01-16
2023
27 November 2024
28 November
3 December 2024
1st January 2023
23 pages
5 documents
FOI reference 3634490
case_id: 4280469


Visit Isle of Man - Video Campaign

Summary: The requester asked if the Monty Halls Visit Isle of Man video campaign went to tender and requested a breakdown of the £15,000 production costs. The authority confirmed a Quick Quote tender process was used but stated they do not hold a specific cost breakdown as the project was invoiced as a fixed fee.

The 'Extraordinary Isle' campaign was subject to a Quick Quote tender process in July 2024.

The tender covered three seasonal campaign videos and accompanying photography.

The Department does not hold a specific breakdown of the £15,000 cost as it was invoiced as a fixed amount.

The tender response included an estimated work breakdown of 7 days photography, 7 days videography, and 13 days post-production.

The separate 'Big Blue Bag' video was included within the campaign cost.

£15,000
July 2024
27 November 2024
13 December 2024
60 – 120s
7 x Days Photography
7 x Days Videography
3 x Days editing stills
10 x Days postproduction video
30 minutes


Teacher Pay Scales

Summary: The request sought the Isle of Man teacher pay scales for the 2024-25 academic year and details on remuneration for additional responsibilities. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed all information, providing full pay scales including London Fringe and IOM weighting, as well as specific criteria and amounts for Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payments.

The response includes pay scales for the September 2024 academic year incorporating London Fringe and IOM weighting.

Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payments are categorized into TLR1, TLR2, and TLR3 with specific eligibility criteria.

TLR1 and TLR2 payments cannot be held concurrently by the same teacher, though both can be held with a TLR3.

Part-time teachers receive pro-rated TLR1 and TLR2 payments based on their FTE, but TLR3 payments are not pro-rated.

TLR3 payments are temporary, typically not exceeding one year, and require Departmental permission.


Notify app

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding the subscription costs for the 'Notify' app used by the Isle of Man. The authority disclosed that the annual license, support, and hosting fee is £4,320.00.

The Isle of Man subscribes to the 'Notify' app, which is a UK-based service.

The Department of Infrastructure is the authority responsible for this subscription.

The annual cost covers license, support, and hosting fees.

The request was received on 27 November 2024 and concluded on 6 December 2024.

All requested information was provided without any exemptions.


Total value of card payments

Summary: The request sought the total value of card payments processed by the Isle of Man Treasury via WorldPay for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 financial years. The Treasury fully disclosed the requested figures, confirming payments of approximately £64 million and £119 million for the respective years.

The request was received on 28 November 2024 and amended on 10 December 2024.

The Treasury confirmed all information was sent with no exemptions applied.

Card payments were processed through the merchant provider WorldPay.

The total value for the 2022/23 financial year was £64,041,603.10.

The total value for the 2023/24 financial year was £119,614,637.48.


Prisoners Christmas meals and the prices

Summary: The requester asked for the Christmas dinner menu and cost breakdown for inmates at the Isle of Man Prison. The authority provided the menu and confirmed dietary accommodations but refused to disclose costs as the data is not centrally collated and creating it would require new analysis.

A copy of the Christmas menu was attached to the response.

Special and religious dietary requirements are catered for.

The prison does not centrally collate the cost per inmate for Christmas dinner.

Christmas meals are paid for from the existing budget at no additional cost.

The dinner is made from pre-stocked ingredients used in everyday meals.

Part 2, section 8 (3) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - No requirement to create, derive, research, or substantially compile information.


Staff Remuneration

Summary: The requester asked the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority for staff remuneration data based on a Central Government report, specifically regarding 'DfE' stationed employees. The Authority responded that it does not hold this information as it is not a Central Government employer and suggested contacting the Department for Enterprise instead.

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (FSA) does not hold information on Central Government staff or 'DfE' stationed employees.

FSA employees are not employed by Central Government.

The Authority previously provided FSA-specific salary maxima and job titles in response to FOI request 4045073.

The FSA 2024 Annual Report containing employee remuneration details is expected to be laid before Tynwald in early 2025.

The requester was advised to contact the Department for Enterprise for the requested Central Government data.


Organisational Structure

Summary: A request was made for the organisational structure of the Isle of Man Constabulary, including all divisions and internal hierarchy. The authority responded by disclosing the complete organisational chart listing all ranks, departments, and units.

The request was received on 2024-12-02 and the outcome was confirmed on 2025-01-08.

All requested information regarding the organisational structure was sent to the applicant.

The response included a detailed chart listing the Chief Constable, Superintendents, and various divisions.

Specific units mentioned include CID, Economic and Cyber Crime, Ports & Harbours, and the Special Constabulary.

The response consisted of 2 documents totaling 2 pages.


Food Hygiene Inspections & Reports - Selected Castletown Premises

Summary: The request sought food hygiene inspection dates and reports for five specific Castletown premises since 2019, resulting in a partial disclosure where some inspection correspondence was released while other information was exempt.

The request covered five businesses: Coffee Craft, The Cupcakery, Kowloon House, Victoria Grill, and The Vintage Tea Rooms.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) released 6 documents totaling 10 pages.

Disclosed records include email correspondence regarding inspection reports for Coffee Craft and The Vintage Tea Rooms.

Communication regarding Kowloon House includes a revisit acceptance and technical officer correspondence.

The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.


External Validators

Summary: A requester asked for full external validation reports and the quality assurance framework used by Tribal for Manx schools since January 2024, but the Department of Education, Sport and Culture only provided parent summaries. The Information Commissioner upheld the complaint partially, ruling that exemptions for personal data and future publication were incorrectly applied to the withheld documents.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture withheld full reports from external validators Tribal, providing only summaries addressed to parents.

The authority incorrectly applied Section 20 (personal data) and Section 41 (information for future publication) exemptions to withhold the reports and framework.

The quality assurance framework was publicly stated to be published in July 2025, invalidating the claim that it was solely for future publication.

The external validation process began in January 2024 using an Ofsted adapted framework.

The Information Commissioner's review outcome was 'Upheld - partial' on 2025-07-04.

January 2024
July 2025
2025-07-04
2024-12-03
10 pages
2 documents
Section 20
Section 41

Section 41 (Information for future publication)


Lawbit

Summary: The request sought details on a £500,000 investment by the Department for Enterprise into Lawbit Isle of Man Ltd, including the funding scheme and safeguards. The authority disclosed the investment amount, the Enterprise Development Scheme 2015 as the funding vehicle, and the specific security measures taken, such as secured loan notes and debentures.

£500,000 was invested into Lawbit Isle of Man Ltd in two equal tranches in January and December 2018.

The funding was provided under the Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS) 2015.

The investment was structured as secured loan notes with Debentures and Share Warrants held over the UK parent companies.

The EDS 2015 was originally managed by Spark Impact before the Department took over administration in January 2019.

The scheme was closed to new applications in April 2022, though the investment portfolio remains active.

Section 30 of the Act (considered but not applied due to specific circumstances and prior publication)


Cost of painting IOM Courts of Justice.

Summary: A request was made to the Cabinet Office for the costs associated with painting the exterior of the Courts of Justice buildings in 2024. The authority responded that they do not hold this information and advised the requester to contact the Department of Infrastructure instead.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information regarding painting costs.

The request concerned scaffolding, labor, materials, and overall costs for the Courts of Justice and Registries buildings.

The work in question took place during the spring and summer of 2024.

The Department of Infrastructure was identified as the likely holder of the information.

The request was closed on 4 December 2024.


Convictions/Seizures for uninsured motor vehicles

Summary: The requester asked for a combined table of vehicle seizures and convictions for uninsured motor vehicles from 2011 to 2023. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed conviction data for various insurance-related offences but stated they could not provide seizure data due to retrieval difficulties.

The authority could not provide data on vehicle seizures due to the way the data is held and the time required to retrieve it.

Conviction data was provided for offences including 'Use/Drive Without Insurance', 'Fail To Produce Insurance', and 'Permit No Insurance'.

The total number of convictions for all listed insurance-related offences between 2011 and 2023 was 1,450.

The highest number of convictions for 'Use/Drive Without Insurance' occurred in 2018 with 163 cases.

The request was received on 3 December 2024 and the response was issued on 20 December 2024.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps due to data storage methods and retrieval time


Access Arrangements - External Examinations 2023-24

Summary: A request was made for access arrangement policies and statistics for external examinations across Isle of Man secondary schools for the 2023-24 academic year. The Department of Education partially upheld the request, providing some policies and data while citing that certain information was not held or was already publicly accessible.

The request covered five schools: Ballakermeen High, Castle Rushen High, Ramsey Grammar, St Ninian's High, and Queen Elizabeth II High.

Castle Rushen High School provided specific counts of external requests for access arrangements (65 for Year 11, 24 for Year 13).

Several schools stated they did not hold specific data on the number of requests made or granted for access arrangements.

Ballakermeen High School's policy was deemed reasonably accessible via their website rather than provided directly.

Some data regarding scribe usage was redacted because the number of pupils was less than five.

Section 20 (Information already reasonably accessible)

Section 25(b)(i) & (ii) (Redaction for less than five pupils)

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps


Cost of painting IOM Courts of Justice.

Summary: A request was made for a detailed cost breakdown of painting the Courts of Justice buildings, including scaffolding and contractor names. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed the total cost and contractor details but withheld the specific breakdown of costs under a commercial interest exemption.

The painting contract was awarded to S Beattie Decorators Limited via a Quick Quote process.

Scaffolding was subcontracted by S Beattie Decorators Limited to Absolute Scaffolding Limited.

The total cost to the taxpayer for the works was £175,953.46.

Detailed cost breakdowns for scaffolding and painting were withheld to protect commercial interests.

The request was initially made to the Cabinet Office before being referred to the Department of Infrastructure.

Section 30 of the Act (Commercial interests)


CRHS playing fields and ground source heat array

Summary: The request sought cost breakdowns and operational details for Castle Rushen High School's new playing fields and ground source heat pump system. The authority disclosed installation dates and the system's current non-operational status but withheld specific cost figures, citing that the information was already publicly accessible or would require excessive research.

The Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) system was installed as part of the Playing Fields Project completed in March 2023.

The GSHP pipes were installed approximately in May 2021.

The system is not currently connected to the school building.

The system has not been in operation since completion to prevent deterioration during the interim period.

The intended purpose of the GSHP is to provide heating or cooling when the new school is constructed.

March 2023
May 2021
Case ID 4239441
Section 20 of the Act
Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 20 of the Act (information already reasonably accessible)

Requirement to undertake research or analysis (not required under the Act)


53 Howe Road 21/00209/DUD

Summary: The requester asked for documents related to case 21/00209/DUD concerning 53 Howe Road, specifically a Risk & Harm Assessment. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture released some information but withheld personal data under an absolute exemption.

The request was received on 4 December 2024 and responded to on 16 December 2024.

The case concerns a Risk & Harm Assessment Document dated 31 May 2024.

The Department is the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

Some information was withheld because it constitutes personal data of a third party.

The requester was advised that disclosure of the withheld data would contravene data protection principles.

Section 25(b)(i) and (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolute exemption for personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Data protection principles)

Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Conditions for lawful processing)


Island's Heritage Railways Replacement

Summary: The request sought documentation regarding proposals to close or replace Isle of Man Heritage Railways with cycle paths and transfer ownership to Manx National Heritage. The Department of Infrastructure released a Terms of Reference, a Systra Report, and internal cost notes, but withheld Council of Ministers papers citing exemptions.

A Terms of Reference document was provided in January 2023.

The Systra Report was published in January 2024.

Internal notes regarding cost implications for replacing the Laxey to Ramsey MER section with a cycle lane were disclosed.

Part of the information was withheld under section 35(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Council of Ministers Papers are protected under Section 6(2) of the Council of Ministers Act 1990.

January 2023
January 2024
4 December 2024
4297485
2676033
section 35(a)
Section 6(2)
Part 2

Section 35(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (prejudice to the work of the Council of Ministers)


Miscellaneous pathology results

Summary: The requester asked for monthly test counts and results for Cryptosporidium, RSV, and Streptococcus pneumoniae from Manx Care sites in 2024. Manx Care responded by providing the complete dataset for all three pathogens, including breakdowns by month and testing method.

Manx Care released all requested information regarding pathology results for 2024.

Cryptosporidium testing resulted in 21 positive cases out of 1,964 tests conducted in 2024.

RSV testing utilized two methods (Routine WVS screen and Film Array) totaling 2,185 tests with 108 positive cases.

Streptococcus pneumoniae identification yielded 49 isolates across the year.

The response included data from December 2023 through November 2024 to provide full annual context.


2.5 year check questionaiire

Summary: A request was made for the 2.5-year-old healthy child programme questionnaire, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide it because they do not hold the information.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested questionnaire.

The information may be held by Manx Care instead.

The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.

The redesign separated policy setting from service delivery.

The requester is advised to re-submit the request to Manx Care.

Section 11(3)a of the Act (Information not held)


School On Roll Data

Summary: The request sought combined school on-roll data and SEN-specific information for all schools on the Isle of Man. The Department of Education provided the combined on-roll data and primary school SEN data, while secondary school SEN data was deemed reasonably accessible via a previous FOI response.

The request was received on 2024-12-05 and concluded on 2024-12-18.

Combined school on-roll data for 2024 was provided as an attachment.

Primary school SEN data for 2024/25 was provided as an attachment.

Secondary school SEN data was not provided directly but referenced via Case ID 4099666.

The response cites Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 regarding information already reasonably accessible.

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information reasonably accessible)


Number of abortions since 2020

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for abortion statistics since 2020, including repeat procedures and cases involving minors. The authority disclosed a total of 928 abortions and provided specific breakdowns for repeat procedures and under-18 cases for the period from July 2021 to January 2025, while noting that earlier data is held by the Cabinet Office.

Manx Care reported 928 abortions carried out since 2020.

Data on repeat abortions covers the period from 09.07.21 to 28.01.25.

171 women had one abortion, 40 had two, 7 had three, and 2 had four during the specified period.

41 women under the age of 18 had abortions between 07.01.21 and 28.01.25.

Data prior to July 2021 is held by the Cabinet Office, Public Health Directorate.


Helicopter Requests

Summary: The requester asked for a three-year breakdown of helicopter patient transfers to the UK and associated costs, excluding TT week. Manx Care provided aggregated mission counts for Great North Air Ambulance and Search and Rescue but refused to disclose costs or specific annual breakdowns for SAR missions due to data not being held or privacy concerns.

Manx Care does not hold the cost data for individual helicopter journeys and suggested contacting the Treasury Department.

Great North Air Ambulance data for 2022-2024 was combined to prevent patient identification due to low figures.

Search and Rescue mission counts for 2022-2024 were provided, but specific data for GNAAS SAR missions was not held by the air ambulance.

The request explicitly excluded transfers occurring during the TT week period.

The response was issued under section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical refusal for missing information.

4 missions to Alderhey Children's Hospital

TT week exclusion dates: 29 May to 10 June (2022/2023), 27 May to 8 June (2024)

Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Ambulance Service Leadership Costs

Summary: A request was made for the salaries and contracted hours of the Isle of Man Ambulance Service leadership team for 2022-2024. The authority disclosed the job titles, pay bands, and hours for seven leadership roles, referencing the MPTC pay scales.

The request covered the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Seven specific leadership roles were identified in the response.

Most roles have contracted hours of 37.5, with one Paramedic Officer at 42 hours.

The response included a link to the MPTC pay scales PDF.


Ramsey's working harbour

Summary: The Treasury partially fulfilled a request regarding Ramsey harbour rates by disclosing documents with redacted personal data, but refused requests for harbour operations, bin usage, and government discussions as the information is not held by them.

The Treasury holds information regarding property rates for Harbourside and Old Custom House, which was disclosed in Appendix 1.

Personal information such as names, phone numbers, and job titles was redacted from the disclosed documents.

The Treasury does not hold information regarding contracts with Mezeron, Costa bin usage, or government discussions on the topic.

The authority suggests the missing information is likely held by the Department of Infrastructure.

The request was received on 9 December 2024 and the response was issued on 10 January 2025.

9 December 2024
11 October 2011
10 January 2025
19 December 2024
4306693
16 pages
2 documents
section 25(2)
Article 5
Article 6
section 11(3)(a)

Section 25(2) of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018

Section 11(3)(a) of the Act (information not held)


DBS checks / Manx Care Staff

Summary: The requester asked for details on DBS check levels and exceptions for Manx Care staff over three years, particularly regarding access to minors. Manx Care disclosed that all checks follow legal eligibility guidance, provided statistics on check volumes by level, and listed roles requiring Standard or Enhanced checks.

DBS checks follow the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Exemptions Order 1975.

Since September 2022, OHR only processes new starter checks, while departments handle renewals.

Roles with supervised or unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults require at least a Standard check.

Basic checks do not require role data to be recorded in the portal.

A comprehensive list of roles requiring Standard and Enhanced checks was provided.

564 checks (01 April 2021 – 31 March 2022)

743 checks (01 April 2022 – 31 March 2023)

330 checks (01 April 2023 – 31 March 2024)

200 checks (01 April 2024 – 09 December 2024)


Digital Isle of Man at SiGMA Malta

Summary: A request for meeting details, expenses, and objectives regarding a Digital Isle of Man trip to Malta was partially fulfilled, with specific documents released but significant information withheld due to data protection and economic interest exemptions.

The Department for Enterprise released a document titled 'Malta Trip Meetings' but redacted personal data and company names.

Information regarding specific attendees and discussion content was withheld to protect the Isle of Man's economic interests.

The authority cited Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) for personal data exemptions and Section 30(1)(a) for economic prejudice.

The response included hotel booking confirmation details and directions for a Premier Inn near Gatwick Airport.

The request was received on 2024-12-09 and the final outcome was issued on 2024-12-24.

Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) - Absolutely exempt personal information

Section 30(1)(a) - Prejudice to economic interests


Review of SPCs

Summary: The request sought details on independent inspections of Specialist Provision Centres (SPCs) and terms of reference for a review into Additional Educational Needs (AEN). The authority provided links to validation reports for seven schools but stated it does not hold information regarding the specific AEN review details requested.

Seven schools with Specialist Provision Centres have completed the external validation process to date.

The external validation process is being implemented via a phased approach.

The pilot phase of the validation process is scheduled to complete in January 2025.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold information regarding the terms of reference or timescales for the AEN review.

Parent information from validation visits is available on individual school websites.


Kensington arts

Summary: The requester asked for details on inclusivity for disabled children at Kensington Arts and copies of any equality impact assessments. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that no such assessments exist for the service, and the internal review upheld the refusal to provide them.

The request concerned inclusivity measures for children with physical or learning disabilities at Kensington Arts.

The Department conducted a reasonable search but found no equality impact assessment or similar document for the service.

The internal review concluded that the complaint was not upheld.

The requester was advised to contact the Department directly outside the FOI process for further discussion.

The outcome date for the review was 27 January 2025.


organizational chart- Harbours Division


Insurance or indemnity for customer non-payments and other

Summary: The requester asked if Manx Utilities holds insurance to recover unpaid customer debts and for details on other insurance coverage. The authority confirmed it does not hold insurance for customer non-payments, preferring debt management and legal action, but disclosed a list of other broad insurance policies covering property, liability, and infrastructure risks.

Manx Utilities does not hold insurance or indemnity coverage for customer consumer debt.

The authority prefers to manage debt through payment plans rather than insurance recovery.

Unresolved debt may lead to service cessation or legal action via Isle of Man Courts (Small claims or Summary procedures).

Manx Utilities maintains a broad insurance programme covering onshore property damage, sabotage, terrorism, and subsea cables.

Other covered risks include engineering inspection, management liability, directors and officers liability, and marine/air cargo.


Ocean Castle Port Erin - Island Infrastructure Money

Summary: The request sought details on funding applications by Ocean Castle Limited for a Port Erin development, but the authority clarified that no such application was made by that entity. While confirming a separate application by the Tevir Group, the Department for Enterprise withheld specific cost details citing commercial interest exemptions.

Ocean Castle Limited has not sought any financial assistance from the Island Infrastructure Scheme.

The Tevir Group submitted an application for a prospective development on the former Ocean Castle site in Port Erin.

The Department applied a qualified exemption under Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining the exemption outweighs the benefits of disclosure to protect economic growth.

Disclosure of specific costs could render the development unviable by adversely impacting potential investors.

Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Commercial Interests)


Electric vehicles, end of life disposal

Summary: The request sought the Isle of Man government's policy on disposing of electric vehicles and batteries for both private and government ownership. The response disclosed that no specific EV disposal policy exists, government vehicles are sold via auction, and lithium-ion batteries are managed under dangerous goods legislation and a specific waste operator policy.

There is currently no government policy for the disposal of electric vehicles.

Government fleet electric vehicles are disposed of through public auction, identical to internal combustion engine vehicles.

A waste operators' policy for lithium-ion batteries exists to ensure safety and eliminate fire risks.

Lithium-ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods for transport under sea and land legislation.

The government is organizing meetings with insurers and recovery agents to establish a new process for transporting damaged EVs to the UK.


Prison food

Summary: The requester asked for the Christmas menu and cost per prisoner for inmates at the Isle of Man Prison. The Department of Home Affairs determined the request did not need to be fulfilled because the information was already accessible via a previous FOI response.

The request was received on 11 December 2024 and closed on 7 January 2025.

The authority cited Part 3, Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for not fulfilling the request.

The requested information was deemed accessible by other means, specifically referencing Case ID 4286065.

A PDF attachment from the previous case contained the 2024 Christmas menu and cost details.

The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Part 3, Section 20) - Information accessible by other means


minutes of internal working groups

Summary: The requester sought minutes from the AML/CFT Technical Group and Financial Crime Strategic Board for 2020-2024 to analyze regulatory gaps and corporate governance assurances. The Cabinet Office determined it was not required to fulfill the request due to the applicant's failure to provide necessary clarifications regarding specific topics and organizations despite multiple attempts.

The request was received on 2024-12-12 and the outcome was issued on 2025-01-16.

The authority requested clarification on date ranges, specific discussion points, and relevant international organizations.

The requester stated they wanted 'any and all unpublished minutes' without filtering or interpretation.

The requester admitted they had not yet finalized which international organizations were relevant to the request.

The final outcome was 'Not required to fulfill request' due to the lack of sufficient clarity to locate the information.

Request not required to be fulfilled due to lack of clarity and insufficient information to identify the records


Selected Primary Schools - Funding Formulae and Budgets FY 2023-24

Summary: The requester sought detailed budget derivation, funding formulae, and income/expenditure data for seven specific Isle of Man primary schools for FY 2023-24. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed the general funding formula, staffing calculations, and context funding weightings but withheld specific school-level financial details, resulting in a partial exemption outcome.

The primary school budget is derived using a 3-year average pupil roll (2020-2022) to determine per-pupil funding tiers.

Teacher funding is calculated based on a ratio of 26 pupils per teacher, with additional FTE allowances for split sites and executive heads.

Context funding is allocated based on weighted scores for factors like free school meals, looked-after children, and English as an additional language.

A phasing mechanism was applied to the new funding formula to prevent unmanageable budget reductions for schools.

Specific income and expenditure details for the seven named schools were not provided in the response.

£500 per pupil for schools up to 120 students

£375 per pupil for schools between 121 and 300 students

£300 per pupil for schools over 300 students

25% uplift for employer's pay contributions

Weighting of 2.0 for Child Protection Plan (CPP)

Top-up amounts of £19,500 (Band C), £22,500 (Band D), and £30,000 (Band E)


Total income of all whose tax was capped in the most recent year.

Summary: The requester asked for the number of residents benefiting from the tax cap, their total income, and the cap level for the most recent year. The Treasury responded that this information is already publicly available via Tynwald Hansard records and government websites for the 2022/23 tax year, citing Section 20 of the Act.

The most recent tax year with fully assessed returns is 2022/23.

Information for 2023/24 is unavailable as assessments are ongoing.

Information for 2024/25 is unavailable as returns are not due until October 2025.

The requested data was previously provided by the Minister for the Treasury on 26 November 2024.

The response relies on the principle that information already reasonably accessible does not need to be provided again.

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information already reasonably accessible)


Policy No: EPU/05/2024/V1

Summary: A request was made for all planning documents, meeting notes, and correspondence regarding the Waste Regulation Policy for Small Mixed Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (SMW). The response disclosed a 10-page guidance note detailing the identification, hazards, storage, and transport requirements for SMW, though the outcome of the FOI case was 'Not upheld'.

The policy covers Small Mixed Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (SMW), excluding items like CRT TVs and refrigerators collected separately.

SMW is classified as hazardous for shipment to England due to the difficulty of separating hazardous components.

Exporting hazardous WEEE to England requires a Transfrontier Shipment Notification and payment of fees to the Environment Agency.

The guidance note provides best practices for handling batteries and other hazardous components to prevent fire and pollution.

The FOI case outcome was 'Not upheld' on 2025-04-07, despite the disclosure of the guidance document.

Policy No: EPU/05/2024/V1
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Date received: 2024-12-16
Outcome date: 2025-04-07
134 pages
2 documents
Page 1 of 10
Page 2 of 10
Page 3 of 10
Page 4 of 10


University destination data

Summary: The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed a list of university destinations and course types for Isle of Man students receiving financial support for the 2024-2025 academic year. The response provided full details across 24 pages, covering institutions ranging from local colleges to international universities.

The request covered students receiving any form of financial support, including fee loans, from the DESC.

Data was provided for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The response included 24 pages of information across 2 documents.

Destinations included a mix of UK universities (e.g., Durham, Cambridge, Edge Hill) and international institutions (e.g., Australian National University, Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg).

Course types ranged from Art & Design and Nursing to Law, Engineering, and Social Sciences.


awards for excellence

Summary: The request sought details on government support for the 'Awards for Excellence' over five years, including funding, sponsorship, and ticket allocations. The Department for Enterprise disclosed specific funding amounts and ticket numbers for most years but stated that venue subsidy details and specific ticket recipient names were not held.

Funding for the awards is provided via a sponsorship agreement rather than a financial assistance scheme.

The Department does not hold information regarding subsidies or discounts on hall or venue hire.

Specific ticket allocations for DFE staff and political members were provided for 2022, 2023, and 2024, but not for 2020.

No specific policy paper exists for this event, though a departmental paper (24/052) was attached to provide context.

The 'IOMG Award for Freedom to Flourish' was sponsored by the Cabinet Office in all years listed.

2023: £30,000 + £9,700 funding, 10 pre-show tickets, unlimited show tickets

2020: £25000 funding, no ticket information held


Electric Vehicle charging pods

Summary: A request for detailed data on Isle of Man electric vehicle charging pods, including installation costs, usage statistics, and lifespan justifications, was partially fulfilled by the Manx Utilities Authority. The authority disclosed total pod counts, installation costs, and annual revenue figures but withheld specific usage data and lifespan documentation citing lack of access to third-party databases and absence of held records.

There are currently 71 electric vehicle charging points hosting 133 charging sockets.

The total cost of installing the charging points to date is £676,000.

The Podpoint database is not hosted on Manx Utilities infrastructure, limiting data extraction capabilities.

Manx Utilities does not hold information justifying the 5-year lifespan statement or confirming malfunctioning pods.

The original contract with Podpoint was for three years with an optional two-year extension.

Section 11(3)(a) of the Act (Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Patient Transfer

Summary: The requester asked for the total amount paid to Loganair for patient transfers and chaperone flights over the last four years. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested financial data.

The information is believed to be held by Manx Care.

The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 to separate policy from service delivery.

The requester was advised to re-submit the request to Manx Care.

The request was closed on 18 December 2024.

4 calendar years
17 December 2024
18 December 2024
1 April 2021
4326941


maximum pension cash outs and trivial

Summary: The requester asked for data on public sector pension cash-outs by employee grade for 2022-2024, but the authority could not provide grade-specific breakdowns. Instead, the Public Sector Pensions Authority disclosed total retirement figures and the percentage of trivial commutation lump sums versus other lump sums for the financial years 2021/22 to 2023/24.

The requested data broken down by employee grade was not held by the authority.

Information was provided for financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24 instead of the requested calendar years.

Triviality payments accounted for 31.33% of retirements in 2021/22, dropping to 22.88% in 2022/23, and rising to 31.69% in 2023/24.

The data is sourced from audited scheme accounts available on the authority's website.


Student nurses

Summary: The requester asked for historical data on student nurses trained on the Isle of Man and their subsequent employment status. Manx Care provided statistics for the years 2018 to 2023 but could not supply data for 2024 or the total since inception as it was not yet processed or held.

Manx Care does not hold data for 2024 as it has not yet been processed.

The authority could not provide cumulative figures for nurses trained since the inception of the program.

Data was provided for the years 2018 through 2023.

In 2021, two nurses left the island and two did not practice as nurses.

All other years reported zero nurses leaving the island or not practicing.

2018: 12 trained, 6 employed on island, 18 left island, 0 didn't practice

2019: 13 trained, 4 employed on island, 17 left island, 0 didn't practice

2020: 15 trained, 5 employed on island, 19 left island, 1 didn't practice

2021: 14 trained, 6 employed on island, 16 left island, 2 didn't practice

2022: 13 trained, 4 employed on island, 17 left island, 0 didn't practice

2023: 15 trained, 5 employed on island, 20 left island, 0 didn't practice

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps

Data for 2024 has not yet been processed


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Settlement Agreements issued by the Cabinet Office since September 2021 and a blank template. The authority provided the template but withheld the statistical data and compensation figures, citing exemptions.

The request covered Settlement Agreements issued between 1 September 2021 and the date of the request.

The Cabinet Office provided a blank template of a Settlement Agreement used by the Public Service Commission.

The template references the Equality Act 2017 and the Trades Disputes Act 1985.

The template includes clauses regarding termination payments, notice periods, and non-disparagement.

Specific data on the number of agreements and monetary compensation figures was not disclosed.

Part exempt outcome (specific exemption clauses not explicitly named in the text, though the template notes confidentiality obligations under clause 9)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics and a template regarding Settlement Agreements issued by the Department for Enterprise since September 2021. The authority refused to disclose the data citing personal data exemptions and stated that no blank template exists as agreements are case-specific.

The Department for Enterprise issued only one settlement agreement between September 2021 and the date of the response.

Disclosure of the single agreement's details was refused because it would identify the individual involved.

The department does not hold a blank template for settlement agreements as they are drafted specifically for each case.

The request was processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2015 and the Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018.

The outcome was classified as 'No information sent - all held but exempt'.

Personal data of which the requester is not the data subject

Contravention of data protection principles under Article 5 of the GDPR

Failure to meet conditions for lawful processing under Article 6 of the GDPR

Information not held (regarding the blank template)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for the total number, reasons, and compensation figures for Settlement Agreements issued by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture since September 2021, along with a blank template. The authority disclosed the total count and annual compensation totals but withheld specific reasons for individual agreements due to data protection exemptions.

13 Settlement Agreements were issued between September 2021 and December 2024.

Specific reasons for settlements were withheld to prevent identification of individuals.

Total compensation figures were provided broken down by financial year.

A blank template was not provided as agreements must be brokered by the Manx Industrial Relations Service (MIRS).

The public interest test favored withholding personal data over transparency in this instance.

Section 8 of the Data Protection Act 2002 (Personal Data)

Section 39 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Qualified Exemption)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Settlement Agreements issued by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture since September 2021, including reasons, compensation figures, and a template. The authority responded that no such agreements were issued during the specified period and no template is held on file.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has not issued any Settlement Agreements between September 2021 and January 2025.

The department does not hold a Settlement Agreement template on file.

The request was received on 31 December 2024 and the response was issued on 27 January 2025.

The outcome of the request is classified as 'Information not held'.

September 2021
31 December 2024
27 January 2025
4339570


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Settlement Agreements issued by the Attorney General's Chambers since September 2021 and a blank template. The authority refused to compile the statistics citing practical refusal reasons but provided a template previously issued by the Manx Industrial Relations Service.

The request was received on 31 December 2024 and responded to on 2 January 2025.

The Attorney General's Chambers does not hold a blank Settlement Agreement template.

A template from the Manx Industrial Relations Service (MIRS) was attached instead.

The authority cited section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical refusal reason.

The refusal was based on the requirement to create or derive information and undertake substantial compilation.

31 December 2024
2 January 2025
September 2021
4339571
£XXXXX
section 11(3)(b)
section 8(3)(a)
section 8(3)(c)
Equality Act 2017
Trades Disputes Act 1985

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Practical Refusal)

Section 8(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Create or derive information)

Section 8(3)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Substantial compilation or collation)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Settlement Agreements issued by the Financial Intelligence Unit since September 2021 and a blank template. The authority refused to disclose the statistics citing personal data exemptions and confirmed they do not hold a blank template.

The request was received on 31 December 2024 and responded to on 24 January 2025.

The Financial Intelligence Unit refused to provide the number of settlement agreements or their breakdown.

The refusal was based on Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 regarding absolutely exempt personal information.

The authority stated that disclosure would contravene GDPR data protection principles.

The Financial Intelligence Unit confirmed it does not hold a blank copy or template settlement agreement on file.

September 2021
31 December 2024
24 January 2025
4339572

Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics and a template regarding Settlement Agreements issued by the General Registry since September 2021. The authority responded that no such agreements have been issued and no template is held on file.

The General Registry has not issued any Settlement Agreements between September 2021 and January 2025.

The authority does not hold a Settlement Agreement template on file.

The request was formally closed on 14 January 2025.

The outcome of the request was classified as 'Information not held'.

The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

September 2021
31 December 2024
14 January 2025
4339573


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Settlement Agreements issued by the Isle of Man Constabulary since September 2021, including reasons and compensation figures, as well as a blank template. The authority disclosed three specific settlement cases with financial details but confirmed they do not hold a template for employment settlement agreements.

The request covered Settlement Agreements issued between September 2021 and the current date.

The authority provided details for three specific settlement agreements.

All disclosed settlements were categorized as 'Civil Claim – Duties & Responsibilities'.

The authority explicitly stated they do not hold a template for employment settlement agreements on file.

The response was issued on 28 January 2025.


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for the number, reasons, and compensation figures of Settlement Agreements issued by Manx Care since September 2021, along with a template. Manx Care provided the total count and cumulative cost but withheld specific compensation figures and reasons due to privacy concerns and the requirement not to create new data, while also stating no standard template exists.

Manx Care issued a total of 23 Settlement Agreements between September 2021 and February 2025.

Specific compensation figures for individual agreements were withheld to prevent the disclosure of personal data.

Categorizing agreements by reason (e.g., disciplinary) was deemed impracticable as records do not contain this data in an immediate form.

Manx Care does not hold a single standard template for Settlement Agreements as wording varies by circumstance.

The response was delayed beyond the statutory 20 working days due to the holiday period and the need to coordinate with shared services.

Section 8 (3) (A) of the FOIA 2015 (no requirement to create or derive information)

Personal data and confidentiality concerns regarding specific compensation figures


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Settlement Agreements issued by Manx National Heritage since September 2021, including reasons and compensation figures, as well as a blank template. The authority responded that no such agreements have been issued and no template is held on file.

Manx National Heritage has issued zero Settlement Agreements since September 2021.

The authority does not hold a blank template or copy of a Settlement Agreement on file.

The request was received on 31 December 2024 and closed on 6 January 2025.

The response confirmed that all requested information was provided (by stating the non-existence of the data).


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on settlement agreements issued by the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald since September 2021 and a blank template. The authority responded that no such agreements have been issued in that period and they do not hold a blank template.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald has made no employment settlement agreements since September 2021.

The authority does not hold a blank settlement agreement template on file.

The definition of settlement agreement used is based on ACAS guidelines.

The request was received on 31 December 2024 and closed on 27 January 2025.

The outcome of the request was that all information was sent.


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The request sought details on Settlement Agreements issued by the Public Services Commission since September 2021, including a breakdown by reason and compensation, plus a blank template. The authority disclosed aggregate statistics and total monetary figures but withheld individual breakdowns and the template due to privacy exemptions and ownership by a third party.

49 conciliated settlement agreements were brokered between September 1, 2021, and December 30, 2024.

Individual breakdowns were withheld to prevent the identification of employees.

The requested blank template is owned by the Manx Industrial Relations Service (MIRS), not the Cabinet Office.

The response cites Section 25(2)(b) of the FOIA 2015 regarding absolutely exempt personal information.

Confidentiality clauses within the agreements support the expectation of privacy for the individuals involved.

Section 25(2)(b) of the FOIA 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the GDPR (Data Protection Principles)

Article 6 of the GDPR (Conditions for lawful processing)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics and templates regarding Settlement Agreements issued by the Department of Health and Social Care since September 2021. The Department responded that it does not hold this information, explaining that such matters are managed by the separate Public Service Commission.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on Settlement Agreements.

The refusal is based on Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Settlement agreements may relate to the Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS) operated by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

The PSC is a separate public authority and the requester was advised to redirect their query there.

The request was formally closed on 23 January 2025.

Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: A request was made for statistics and templates regarding Settlement Agreements issued by the Department of Home Affairs between September 2021 and January 2025. The authority responded that no such information is held for non-Public Service Commission staff, while noting that PSC staff and the IOM Constabulary fall under separate jurisdictions.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold records of Settlement Agreements for non-PSC staff between September 2021 and December 2024.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is an independent public authority and was excluded from this search.

Requests regarding Public Service Commission (PSC) employed staff should be directed to the PSC as a separate authority.

The Office of Human Resources confirmed there were no settlement agreements within the specified scope.

The request was formally closed on 20 January 2025.


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics and templates regarding employment settlement agreements issued by the Department of Infrastructure since September 2021. The authority disclosed that two such agreements were issued to non-PSC employees but withheld specific details and templates due to data protection exemptions and lack of internal records.

The Department of Infrastructure issued settlement agreements to two non-PSC employees between September 2021 and January 2025.

Information regarding PSC employees is held by the Public Services Commission, not the Department of Infrastructure.

Specific breakdowns of reasons and monetary compensation were withheld to prevent the identification of individuals.

The Department does not hold a blank template for settlement agreements as they are advised by OHR on such matters.

The request was partially exempt under section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, Article 5

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, Article 6


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on settlement agreements issued by the Communications Commission since September 2021 and a blank template. The authority responded that no such agreements have been issued during that period and no template is held on file.

The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (formerly Communications Commission) has not issued any employment settlement agreements between September 2021 and January 2025.

The Authority does not hold a template for employment settlement agreements on file.

The request was received on 31 December 2024 and the response was issued on 13 January 2025.

The response was provided by Chief Executive Ivan Kiely.

The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics and a template regarding employment settlement agreements issued by the Gambling Supervision Commission since September 2021. The authority responded that no such agreements were issued during that period and no template is held on file.

The Gambling Supervision Commission issued zero employment settlement agreements between September 2021 and January 6, 2025.

The authority does not hold a blank copy of any settlement agreement template on file.

The request required clarification to specify that it concerned employment settlements rather than other types.

The final response was issued on January 6, 2025, closing the request.

September 2021
6 January 2025
31 December 2024
3 January 2025
0
4339703


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for the number, reasons, and compensation figures of Settlement Agreements issued by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority since September 2021, along with a template. The Authority disclosed total monetary settlement amounts by year but withheld specific counts, reasons, and templates due to data protection exemptions regarding personal information.

The Authority provided total settlement amounts paid between 2021 and 2024.

Specific breakdowns by reason or individual agreement counts were withheld to prevent identification of individuals.

No template for Settlement Agreements is held by the Authority as they are created by Manx Industrial Relations.

The response was issued on 13 January 2025 following a request received on 31 December 2024.

The total amount of settlements paid over the requested period was £178,967.93.

Section 25(b)(i) & (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Data Protection Principles)

Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Conditions for lawful processing)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for a detailed breakdown of Settlement Agreements issued by Manx Utilities Authority since September 2021, including reasons, compensation figures, and a blank template. The authority disclosed the total number of agreements and aggregate costs by category but withheld individual details due to personal data exemptions and confirmed no standard template is held.

Manx Utilities Authority issued 11 Settlement Agreements between September 2021 and December 2024.

4 agreements were under the Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS) totaling £61,503.29.

7 agreements were 'Other settlements' reached via mediation totaling £24,470.06.

Detailed breakdowns of individual agreements were withheld to protect personal data.

The authority does not hold a standard blank template for Settlement Agreements.

Section 11 (3) (a) of the Freedom of Information Act (information not held)


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics and templates regarding Settlement Agreements issued by the Office of Fair Trading since September 2021. The authority responded that no such information is held because no Settlement Agreements have been issued in that period and no template exists.

The Office of Fair Trading has not issued any Settlement Agreements between September 2021 and the date of the response.

The authority does not hold a Settlement Agreement template on file.

The request was received on 31 December 2024 and the response was issued on 27 January 2025.

The outcome of the request is classified as 'Information not held'.


Settlement Agreements

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Settlement Agreements issued by the Public Sector Pensions Authority since September 2021 and a blank template, but the authority closed the request without providing the data, instead offering a complaint form and outlining appeal rights.

The request was received on 2024-12-31 and closed on 2025-01-08.

The authority did not provide the requested breakdown of settlement agreements or monetary figures.

The authority did not provide the requested blank template for the Settlement Agreement.

The response included instructions on how to request a review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

The authority offered to send a physical complaint form by post upon request.

Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


TD Car Centre - Hills Meadow Industrial Estate

Summary: A request was made for details of complaints and enforcement actions against TD Car Centre from 2014 to present. The Office of Fair Trading disclosed one complaint received in December 2024 regarding a faulty car and confirmed that no historical enforcement actions have been taken against the business.

Only one complaint regarding TD Car Centre has been received by the Office of Fair Trading since 2014.

The complaint was lodged on 03 December 2024 concerning a car with a loose oil cap that caused engine seizure.

The Office of Fair Trading provided advice on the Sale of Goods and Services Act 1983 but took no enforcement action as no legislative breach was found.

The trader resolved the issue by providing their justification and a proposed outcome to the consumer.

No historical enforcement actions have been undertaken against TD Car Centre.


Access Arrangements - External Examinations 2023-24 Part 2

Summary: The request sought detailed statistics on approved access arrangements and modified examination papers for Level 2 and 3 exams across Isle of Man schools. The Department of Education provided partial data for specific schools like Ramsey Grammar and Queen Elizabeth II High School, while withholding information for others due to the requirement to create new data or to protect pupil anonymity.

Ramsey Grammar School provided specific counts of access arrangements by difficulty type for GCSE and A Level exams.

Queen Elizabeth II High School reported 73 pupils with approved access arrangements at Level 2 and 15 at Level 3.

Ballakermeen High School and Castle Rushen High School had no modified paper requests recorded.

Some data points were redacted because the number of pupils involved was less than five.

The Department refused to provide data for schools where compliance would require creating or deriving new information.

Requirement to create or derive information (not required under the Act)

Redaction for less than five pupils (anonymity)


Pay Negotiations

Summary: The request sought attendance records for former Public Services Commission Chair Kate Lord-Brennan regarding union pay negotiations and other meetings between September 2021 and December 2024. The authority disclosed that she attended 5 pay negotiation meetings and 4 other direct meetings with unions, while noting that earlier negotiations were officer-led and the Chair was not present.

Kate Lord-Brennan served as Chair of the Public Services Commission from October 2021 to November 2024.

She attended 5 meetings with Unite the Union and Prospect specifically for pay negotiations.

She attended 4 additional meetings with the unions that were not defined as pay negotiations.

Prior to July 2022, PSC pay negotiations were officer-led, meaning the Chair was not present.

The PSC secretariat function currently sits within the Cabinet Office, which may hold additional records.

5 occasions
4 occasions
October 2021
November 2024
July 2022
September 2021
December 2024
4343550
2 January 2025
29 January 2025


Details of Burial Ground Rates, Water Rates and Sewerage Rates

Summary: The request sought total collections and distribution details for Burial Ground, Water, and Sewerage Rates for the years ending March 2015 and 2024. The Treasury disclosed all requested information via two attached appendices and clarified that collection figures exclude prior year arrears while distribution figures include them.

The Treasury confirmed that all requested information was sent in attached appendices.

A discrepancy exists between total amounts collected and distributed for Burial Ground Rates due to the inclusion of prior year arrears in distributions.

The request covered financial data for the years ending 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2024.

The Department of Infrastructure publishes Local Authority Accounts reports to Tynwald annually.

The response was issued on 31 January 2025 following a request received on 2 January 2025.

31 March 2015
31 March 2024
2 January 2025
21 January 2025
31 January 2025
4344178
appendices nos. 1 to 2


Adolescent Mental Health Statistics and School-Based Interventions

Summary: The requester sought specific statistics on adolescent mental health referrals and waiting times for ages 11-18 on the Isle of Man, along with details on school-based interventions. The authority responded by sending a 139-page manual outlining the framework for Mental Health Support Teams in education, rather than providing the specific numerical data requested.

The request was made on 2025-01-02 and the outcome was 'All information sent' on 2025-01-24.

The response consisted of 5 documents totaling 139 pages.

The primary document provided is a manual titled 'Mental Health Support Teams for Children and Young People in Education'.

The manual details the operating principles, core functions, and workforce models for MHSTs.

The response does not appear to contain the specific annual referral statistics or waiting time data requested in the initial query.


Percentages

Summary: The requester asked for details on the specific work duties covered by 34% and 31.5% salary allowances for Port Security roles, following a previous request for salary scales. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that these allowances are not for specific tasks but are full recompense for rostered shifts, night duty, weekend work, and public holidays.

The 34% allowance is paid as full recompense for working to a rostered shift pattern, night duty, weekend working, and public holidays.

Allowances are not given for specific tasks or pieces of work but guarantee coverage required under regulations.

Salary pay scales for the requested roles are already publicly accessible via the FOI portal and OHR website.

The Department cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act regarding the public availability of salary scales.

The request was closed on 21 January 2025.

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act (Information already publicly accessible)


Age ranges of those on dental waiting list

Summary: The requester asked for dental waiting list age breakdowns, tooth decay treatment statistics for young children, and the total population of 1-6 year olds on the Isle of Man. Manx Care provided historical waiting list data from 2021 to 2024 but refused requests regarding tooth decay treatments and population counts as the information was not held.

Manx Care does not hold data on the number of 1-6 year olds treated for tooth decay or the total population of that age group.

Waiting list data was provided for age ranges 0-5, 6-11, 12-17, and 18+ from April 2021 to December 2024.

The total number of people on the dental waiting list increased from 2,551 in April 2021 to 6,114 in December 2024.

Some waiting list entries are marked as 'Unknown' because applicants did not provide age details or pregnant women added unborn children to the list.

The request was partially refused under section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Manx National Heritage's Consolidated Loan Fund for Capital Projects

Summary: The request sought details on Manx National Heritage's loan capacity, period, and interest rates from the Treasury for the 2024/25 financial year. The Treasury withheld the information, citing that it is already reasonably accessible in the published 2024-25 Budget document.

The requested information regarding loan amounts, periods, and interest rates is contained in the 2024-25 Budget (Pink Book).

Specific loan details for Manx National Heritage are located in Table 19B on page 42 of the budget document.

The interest rate applicable for the 2024/25 financial year is found in section 8, paragraph 6, on page 38.

The request was received on 7 January 2025 and amended on 29 January 2025.

The response was issued on 3 February 2025 under reference number 4345933.

2024/25
7 January 2025
29 January 2025
3 February 2025
4345933
Table 19B
page 42
column C5
section 8
page 38
section 20

Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information reasonably accessible)


Private rent-outs of Bus Vannin buses and minibuses in 2024

Summary: The request sought statistics on private hires of Bus Vannin vehicles and drivers in 2024, including breakdowns by day of the week. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed a full dataset showing 310 total hires involving 375 buses, 22 minibuses, and 397 drivers, with Saturdays being the busiest day.

Bus Vannin completed 310 private hires in 2024.

A total of 375 buses and 22 minibuses were used for these private events.

397 drivers were involved in operating the hired vehicles.

Saturdays had the highest number of hires with 89 events.


Legal Aid Case Management System project

Summary: The requester asked for the project specification and timeline status of the Legal Aid Case Management System, but the Cabinet Office disclosed only that it holds no signed-off definition documents and that the project is listed as 'on hold' in internal records.

The Cabinet Office does not hold project definition documents signed off by the commissioning department (Treasury).

Government Technology Services (GTS) maintains an internal record showing the project status as 'on hold'.

The internal 'on hold' status does not reflect the current activity or view of the Treasury.

Requesters are advised to submit a Freedom of Information request directly to The Treasury for further information.

The response was issued on 14 January 2025 regarding a request received on 7 January 2025.


Process resulting in temporary closure of Castletown Square Ref. RCO48

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the approval process and documentation for the temporary closure of Castletown Square. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed submission dates and approval timelines but stated that specific communication plans and evidence of stakeholder consultation were not held due to staff turnover.

The Castletown Town Commissioners submitted the road closure request on 30 September 2024.

The requested start date for the closure was 1 October 2024.

Approval in principle was communicated via email on 18 October 2024.

No specific plan was submitted to address the loss of winter parking spaces.

No public communication plan was submitted to the Department.

30 September 2024
1 October 2024
18 October 2024
RCO478
4346565
7 January 2025
20 February 2025

Staff turnover preventing recovery of evidence


Transport to and from Niarbyl: number of passengers paying on bus

Summary: The requester asked for the number of passengers paying on the bus for routes between Douglas, Niarbyl, and Peel during the 2024 season, excluding Go Card users. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that 17 tickets were issued for the Douglas-Niarbyl route and 29 for the Niarbyl-Peel route.

The request specifically excluded passengers using Go Cards, focusing only on those paying on the bus.

The data covers the season from 01.03.2024 to 31.10.2024.

17 tickets were issued for the Douglas to Niarbyl and back route.

29 tickets were issued for the Niarbyl to Peel and back route.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure on 30 January 2025.


Peel Marina Gate

Summary: A request was made for statistics regarding delays in opening the Peel Marina flap gate and swing bridge over the last 24 months. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the information is not held as the Harbours division does not retain relevant records.

The request was received on 2025-01-07 and responded to on 2025-01-20.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested information.

The Harbours division specifically does not retain records relating to flap gate or swing bridge delays.

The request covered a 24-month period for delay reports and a 12-month period for boat access issues.

The applicant was informed of their right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

2025-01-07
2025-01-20
4351917
24 months
12 months
10 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
12 hour period


Ramsey harbour

Summary: The requester sought contracts regarding Mezeron's use of Ramsey harbour and records on Costa bin placement, but the Department of Infrastructure refused disclosure citing commercial sensitivity.

The request was received on 7 January 2025 and the outcome was determined on 27 May 2025.

Information regarding the agreement between the Department of Infrastructure and Mezeron was withheld.

The authority cited Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the basis for exemption.

The public interest test concluded that protecting commercial interests outweighed the need for disclosure.

The request was closed on 13 March 2025 with an offer for an internal review.

Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Prejudice to commercial interests)


Staff Remuneration

Summary: The requester asked for the number of Department for Enterprise staff in specific salary bands, their salary maxima, and job titles. The authority disclosed the staff counts and job titles but withheld salary maxima for individually contracted staff citing data protection exemptions.

The Department for Enterprise confirmed employing 1 staff member in the £150k-£174.999k band, 1 in £125k-£149.999k, 7 in £100k-£124.999k, 16 in £75k-£99.999k, and 65 in £50k-£74.999k.

Salary maxima were withheld for individually contracted staff because disclosure would reveal actual pay and identify the individuals.

The response distinguishes between staff under the Public Service Commission pay scales and individually negotiated contracts.

The provided figures represent basic salary only, which may differ from previous disclosures that included overtime and allowances.

The request was partially upheld with an outcome date of 12 February 2025.

Section 25(2)(b) of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation (data protection principles)

Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (conditions for lawful processing)