AG's advice to [REDACTED] 26 July 2019

Summary: A request was made for Attorney General's advice dated 26 July 2019, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that the information is not held. The authority accepted a submitted Stage 2 appeal form as a Stage 1 internal review after consulting the Attorney General's Chambers.

The requested document is AG's advice to a redacted party dated 26 July 2019.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture stated the information is not held.

The applicant submitted a Stage 2 appeal form without completing a Stage 1 appeal first.

The authority decided to accept the Stage 2 form as a Stage 1 appeal following advice from Attorney General's Chambers.

The request was closed on 10 September 2025.


Food Hygiene Inspection & Enforcement (0&1 Rated Premises) 2024

Summary: The requester asked for details on food hygiene inspections and enforcement actions for premises rated 0 or 1 between January and June 2024. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused the request, citing an exemption because the data is held for future publication as part of a new scheme.

The request covered food hygiene data for the period 1st January 2024 to 30 June 2024.

The authority withheld information under section 41 of the Act as it is held for future publication.

The Department plans to develop an improved food hygiene scheme by Q2 2026.

The public interest test concluded that withholding the data temporarily outweighs immediate disclosure to prevent misrepresentation.

The final outcome of the request was 'Not upheld'.

Section 41 of the Act (Information held with a view to future publication)


MHK parking

Summary: The request sought correspondence regarding the decision to charge Members of the House of Keys for parking, resulting in the disclosure of a policy document and emails confirming the introduction of fees from June 2025, though personal contact details were redacted.

A new Parking Policy for Tynwald Members was approved, introducing charges starting in June 2025.

The annual parking rate for 2025 is set at £1,140, representing an increase of over 50% from the 2020 rate of £770.

Parking permits are issued by the Department of Infrastructure and are valid for one vehicle per member only.

Payments can be made annually or via monthly payroll deductions of £95.

The policy applies to Members of the House of Keys and Legislative Council but excludes Tynwald staff.


Poles

Summary: A request was made for communications regarding pole installations for the 20mph rollout, resulting in the disclosure of internal emails and a stop work instruction, though some personal data was withheld under exemption.

Site works for the Douglas and Onchan 20mph Residential Zone were instructed to remain on hold from 27 July 2025 to 31 October 2025.

Hooped poles are being retained where existing and proposed speed limits match but removed elsewhere for consistency.

A complaint was raised by a House of Keys Member regarding a traffic post incorrectly placed on a pavement in Onchan that was subsequently tarmacked over.

The Department of Infrastructure withheld information containing personal data under Section 25(2)(b)(i) of the Act.

The final extents of the 20mph scheme were noted as not yet confirmed and likely to change.

20mph
27 July 2025
31 October 2025
1st November 2025
29 July 2025
28 August 2025
03 July 2025
18 August 2025
15 October 2025
19 pages
2 documents
Section 25
Section 30
Section 35
CI-10
Document Log No. 100

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

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018 Article 5


Complaints and Locum costs

Summary: Manx Care provided a detailed breakdown of patient complaints and orthopaedic locum costs over the last three years, but declined to investigate a generic query regarding MRI referral delays due to insufficient specific details.

Complaint data was provided for financial years 2022/2023, 2023/2024, 2024/2025, and partial data for 2025/2026.

Total orthopaedic locum costs over three years were split between Bank staff and Agency staff.

The authority could not investigate the MRI referral delay claim because it lacked specific patient details or dates.

The request was received on 18 August 2025 and closed on 5 September 2025.

No information was withheld under FOI exemptions; the refusal to investigate was based on the generic nature of the query.


Carbon Literacy Training

Summary: A request was made regarding the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture's contract with Earthscope for carbon literacy training, including questions about costs, tendering, and personal relationships of the company founders. The authority confirmed the contract details and costs but withheld information regarding the personal relationship between Sarah Mercer and Rob Mercer MLC as they do not hold that data.

Earthscope was appointed in 2023 to support the government's Climate Change Plan.

Carbon literacy training launched in January 2024 with 408 staff completing the course.

The total cost incurred so far is £29,408.25.

The Department does not hold information on whether Sarah Mercer is the wife of Rob Mercer MLC.

The response indicates that some information is accessible by other means under Section 20.

Section 20 (information accessible to applicant by other means)

Information not held by the public authority


Parking permits 4883712

Summary: The requester asked for the number of resident parking permits issued to vehicles exceeding weight limits between 2018 and the present. The Department of Infrastructure responded that no such permits have been issued and explained the verification process used to ensure compliance.

No resident parking permits have been issued to vehicles exceeding prescribed weight limits.

Vehicle details are reviewed during the application process.

Applicants with uncertain vehicle weights must present the vehicle at the Test Centre for verification.

The Department does not hold specific data on the types of vehicles issued permits.

Eligibility is assessed by reviewing the Vehicle Registration Certificate before permit issuance.


Tynwald Question W-202501-1704: Derivation of Costs

Summary: The requester sought the derivation of four specific cost-per-pupil figures for primary and secondary education sectors, including variations for Specialist Provision Centres. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded by disclosing all requested information, providing detailed budget breakdowns and calculation notes for the 2025-26 financial year.

The request was received on 2025-08-20 and the outcome 'All information sent' was confirmed on 2025-09-17.

The response includes a detailed table showing estimated costs per pupil for Primary Education (£9,400) and Secondary Education (£9,200) for 2025-26.

Calculations account for various factors including teacher pay, absorption of grants, catering, and Education Advice and Support (EAS) services.

The total revised budget for the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for 2025-26 is listed as £149,833,371.

Notes clarify that cost per pupil figures include overheads such as rates and energy costs, and that SPC pupils are included in the roll numbers.


Summary: The request sought data on staff working from home within the Passports Immigration and Nationality Services from January 2023 to September 2025. The Treasury disclosed that four staff members worked from home during this period and provided the total number of days per year.

Four staff members in the Passports Immigration and Nationality Services worked from home between January 2023 and September 2025.

The total number of days staff worked from home in 2023 was 1.

The total number of days staff worked from home in 2024 was 21.

The total number of days staff worked from home from January 2025 to the date of the request was 25.

The request was received on 20 August 2025 and amended on 4 September 2025.


Due Diligence report on the purchase of the Steam Packet boat the Manx

Summary: A request was made for the due diligence report regarding the purchase of the Steam Packet boat 'Manxman', but the Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold this information.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested due diligence report.

The request was received and responded to on 21 August 2025.

The applicant was advised to contact The Treasury for the information.

The applicant has the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

21 August 2025
4888029
IM1 3PN
IM1 3PZ
3rd Floor
Freedom of Information Act 2015


Finances to CAHMS and Isle Listen

Summary: The requester asked for a breakdown of £4 million allocated to CAHMS and Isle Listen, specifically regarding staff, contractors, and service submissions. Manx Care disclosed the full funding allocation for the first three years of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services transformation, detailing recurrent and non-recurrent costs.

The £4 million funding supports the first three years of the Transformation of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Non-recurrent funding totals £571,100, covering CAMHS staff and administrative support.

Recurrent funding totals £3,444,700, primarily for a contract with MHC Psychological Services.

The total funding disclosed is £4,015,800.

The request was received on 21 August 2025 and closed on 12 September 2025.


FOI Request - Private Practice Oversight

Summary: The requester sought details on Manx Care's governance and authorization processes for radiology consultants engaging in private practice. Manx Care disclosed the relevant committees, the governing 'Heads of Agreement' document, and specific criteria regarding NHS workload and application requirements.

The Private Patients Administration Team and Private Practice Medical Advisory Committee (PP MAC) oversee private practice arrangements.

Governance terms are contained within the 'Private Practice Heads of Agreement Document, Version 8 dated Dec 07' rather than a separate document.

Consultants must demonstrate 11 PA NHS work and are prohibited from conducting private practice during Job Planned NHS hours.

Breach of private practice rules results in a disciplinary review, though patient safety concerns may override restrictions in urgent situations.

Consultants must submit a 'Private Patient Unit Application for Practicing Privileges' to the Private Patients Administration Team to practice at Nobles Hospital.

Version 8
Dec 07
11 PA NHS work
January 1, 2020
21 August 2025
12 September 2025


Policy documents

Summary: The requester asked for Manx Care's current sepsis policy and the specific sepsis and NEWS policies in effect on January 11th and 12th, 2025. Manx Care confirmed that all requested information was provided, attaching the current policies which were also the ones adhered to on the specified dates.

Manx Care responded to the request on September 8, 2025, stating all information was sent.

The current Manx Care sepsis policy is the same one that was in effect on January 11th and 12th, 2025.

The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) policy in effect on January 11th and 12th, 2025, is version 2.0.

The NEWS2 policy was authored by the Critical Care Outreach team, Resuscitation committee, and Chief Nursing Information Officer.

The NEWS2 policy is effective from October 2023 with the next review due in October 2026.


Changes to Manx Grand Prix Race Schedule 2025

Summary: The request sought a complete breakdown of emails, business cases, meeting minutes, and correspondence regarding changes to the 2025 Manx Grand Prix schedule, to which the Department for Enterprise responded with a strategic review document while withholding some specific records under exemption.

The Manx Grand Prix (MGP) schedule was shortened in 2022 following a pandemic-era review that identified safety risks and limited growth potential.

The MGP currently generates 25% of the economic benefit of the TT for 60% of the net cost.

The MGP audience is described as niche, mature (70% over 50), and predominantly British (80%) traveling by ferry.

Strategic threats identified include rising costs, safety concerns, and a lack of professional teams or star riders compared to the TT.

The Department for Enterprise policy aims to maximize visitor spend and economic growth through motorsport events.


Retainers

Summary: The requester asked for policies and details regarding retainer payments for wind farm projects since 2018, but the Manx Utilities Authority disclosed that no such retainer payments have been made or arranged.

The request was narrowed to focus specifically on wind farm projects (onshore and offshore) and associated works.

Manx Utilities Authority confirmed that no retainer payments have been issued for wind farm projects.

The Authority adheres to the Isle of Man Government's Financial Regulations for procurement.

Consultants are engaged using Activity Schedules or Time and Expense contracts instead of retainers.

These alternative contract structures ensure payments are only made for demonstrably completed work.


Tenancy

Summary: The request sought details of all new tenancy agreements and leases entered into by the Manx Utilities Authority since January 2018. The Authority disclosed a list of 37 agreements including dates, locations, types, and parties, though specific names of private individuals were redacted.

The Manx Utilities Authority entered into 37 tenancy agreements or leases between 2018 and 2025.

Agreements include agricultural leases, grazing licences, commercial EV charging points, storage facilities, and property rentals.

Parties to the agreements include private companies/individuals, government departments (e.g., Department of Infrastructure, Department of Health), and town commissioners.

Several agreements are listed with future dates in 2025, indicating ongoing or planned tenancies.

Specific names of private parties were withheld, listed only as 'Private Company or Individual'.

31/07/2019
12/11/2018
21/06/2023
01/10/2024
30/05/2025
04/07/2025
Clypse, Injaighyn & Conrhenny
West Baldwin Reservoir
Scard Reservoir
Port Erin
Peel
Ramsey
Douglas
Ronaldsway Airport
Summerland Site
Oatlands Industrial Estate
Ballaugh Wastewater Treatment Works
North Barrule & Ballure
Heywood House
Balladoole
Glen Garwick Estate

Personal information exemption (names of private parties withheld)


Camlorke Planning Appeal AP25/0003

Summary: The request sought all notes, emails, and letters attached to the distribution of the Inspector's report for Planning Appeal AP25/0003. The Cabinet Office disclosed the email sent to the Minister of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture but withheld other information citing exemptions for personal data.

The request was received on 26 August 2025 and responded to on 29 August 2025.

The Inspector's report for Appeal AP25/0003 was originally received by the secretariat on 26 June 2025.

The only distribution of the report was to the office of the Minister of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

A copy of the distribution email was provided as Annex A.

The authority advised the requester to submit a new FOI request to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for further distribution details.

Section 25(2)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)

Section 25(2)(b)(i) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)

Section 25(2)(b)(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018 Article 5 (data protection principles)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018 Article 6 (conditions for lawful processing)


Nurses who have left employment from Manx Care

Summary: A request was made for data on non-Manx nurses who left Manx Care employment since August 2019, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide it because they do not hold the information.

The request was received on 2025-08-26 and responded to on 2025-09-05.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data as it is likely held by Manx Care.

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

The separation between policy setting and service delivery means Manx Care holds operational employment data.

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

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


CO MEMO to Planning Inspector AP25/0003

Summary: The request sought drafts, circulation details, and meeting records regarding a Cabinet Office memo on housing need for Planning Appeal AP25/0003. The authority partially upheld the request by disclosing a detailed summary update on residential approval data, land supply, and housing projections from 2011 to 2025.

The response provides housing approval statistics between 01/07/2011 and 01/01/2025 to inform the determination of application 24/00713/A.

The Strategic Plan 2016 set a total housing need of 5,100 units for the Island across the 2011-2026 period.

The overall take-up rate for planning approvals granted between 2011 and 2025 is 57%, with an 18% lapse rate.

There is currently 197.7 hectares of available development land, including 70.91 hectares in Strategic Reserve.

Projected conversions and windfalls for the period up to 2026 are estimated at 47 and 6 units respectively for the whole Island.


Prison

Summary: The requester asked for 10-year re-offending statistics for prisoners released from Jurby Prison between 2015 and 2025. The Department of Home Affairs responded by providing the requested data in an attached document.

The request was made to the Department of Home Affairs on 27 August 2025.

The information requested covered re-offending rates from 1 January 2015 to 27 August 2025.

The specific prison in question is Jurby Prison.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent via an attached document.

The case was closed on 23 September 2025.


Inspectors Report AP25/0003

Summary: The request sought details on the circulation and ministerial powers regarding Planning Appeal AP25/0003, but the response primarily disclosed correspondence concerning a different appeal (PA 24/00713/A) where an MHK questioned the release of a Strategic Reserve Site.

The FOI case outcome was 'Upheld - partial' on 2025-11-27.

The response includes an email from Rob Callister MHK questioning the decision on PA 24/00713/A at Trollaby Lane, Union Mills.

Callister argues that Strategic Reserve Sites should not be released until the Isle of Man population exceeds 89,000.

The Planning Committee originally rejected the application due to lack of demonstrated need and failure to comply with Development Brief requirements.

The email suggests Mr Hooper MHK may have 'rubber-stamped' the Independent Planning Inspector's recommendation without considering wider implications.

AP25/0003
PA 24/00713/A
26 June 2025
13 August 2025
18 August 2025
2nd October 2019
89,000
Area Plan for the East 2020
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Class 3 agricultural soils


Minutes of meetings in relation to the Manxman

Summary: The requester asked for Treasury minutes regarding discussions on the MV Manxman and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company from the initial planning stages until the vessel's arrival in Douglas. The Treasury responded by releasing extracts of meeting minutes that met the specified criteria.

The request was received by the Treasury on 27 August 2025.

The response was issued on 23 September 2025.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent.

The disclosed documents consist of extracts from minutes of meetings.

The scope covered discussions by staff or political members regarding the MV Manxman.


Policy and procedures around notification of reportable diseases

Summary: The applicant requested Manx Care's policies and procedures regarding the notification of reportable diseases, including time limits and lists of diseases. The authority responded by stating the information is publicly available online and provided attached documents, specifically a policy on Meningococcal infections.

The request was received on 28 August 2025 and the outcome was issued on 3 September 2025.

Manx Care cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015, stating the information is accessible by other means in the public domain.

A link was provided to the Isle of Man government website for the list of notifiable organisms.

An attached policy document titled 'Management of Meningococcal Infections in adults' was provided.

The attached policy was authored by the Consultant Microbiologist and Lead Nurse, Infection Prevention & Control.

28 August 2025
3 September 2025
14 February 2024
14 February 2027
20/11/23
4899805
Section 20
Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 20 - Information accessible to the applicant by other means (absolute)


Foreign national inmates at Jurby Prison

Summary: The requester asked for detailed monthly statistics on foreign national inmates at Jurby Prison over the last five years, including demographics, detention status, and offence types. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed general gender and crime category statistics but refused the specific foreign national data, stating it is not recorded for statistical purposes.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold statistics specifically on foreign national inmates.

Country of origin is recorded upon reception but is not used for statistical reporting.

The authority provided a spreadsheet containing gender statistics and crime committed statistics.

The crime statistics provided are limited to categories: Domestic Violence, Drugs, Miscellaneous, Property, Sexual, Vehicle/Driving, and Violence.

The request was received on 2025-08-28 and the response was issued on 2025-09-24.


Cost of Scaffolding Erected at Douglas City Tram Stables in Douglas

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the scaffolding erected at the Douglas City Tram Stables, including costs, contractors, and maintenance responsibilities. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the scaffolding was hired from Absolute Scaffolding for urgent structural concerns, providing specific costs for the hire and traffic management.

The Department of Infrastructure requested the scaffolding due to concerns over the building's condition.

The scaffolding is hired from Absolute Scaffolding rather than purchased.

The contract was not put to tender because the work was of exceptional urgency.

The Department of Infrastructure is responsible for maintaining the listed building.

The timeframe for addressing structural problems is currently unknown.


Amount paid out in compensation since Manx Care came into being

Summary: The requester asked for total compensation paid by Manx Care for medical omissions and malpractice since its inception. The authority disclosed that the cumulative amount up to March 2025 remains unchanged at £4,604,072 and provided an additional figure of £578,219 for the period up to August 2025, citing that some data was already publicly accessible.

Manx Care confirmed the total compensation paid up to 31 March 2025 is £4,604,072.

An additional £578,219 was paid during the 2025/26 financial year up to 31 August 2025.

The authority noted that some requested information was already available via a previous FOI request (ref 4516998).

The response was issued on 8 September 2025 regarding a request received on 2 September 2025.

The request was partially exempt under section 20 of the Act as the information was reasonably accessible.

Section 20 of the Act (Information reasonably accessible)


Paddock First Aid

Summary: The requester asked for emails regarding 2025 First Aid Provision at the Grandstand between the Department for Enterprise and MRMS. The authority released two emails but applied an exemption for personal data contained within them.

The request was received on 2 September 2025 and responded to on 23 September 2025.

Two emails concerning First Aid Provision at the Grandstand were attached to the response.

The response cites Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as an exemption for personal data.

The exemption applies because the personal data belongs to individuals other than the applicant.

2025
2 September 2025
23 September 2025
4903460
two emails
Section 25
Data Protection Act 2002
section 29A
Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 25 - Absolutely exempt personal information


Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax - Number of In-Scope Companies

Summary: The request sought the number of multinational enterprise groups in scope of the Isle of Man's Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax and a breakdown of those subject to Domestic or Multinational Top-Up Taxes. The Treasury responded that exact numbers cannot be definitively determined but provided estimates of circa 200 groups for the Domestic Top-Up Tax and fewer than 10 for the Multinational Top-Up Tax.

The Treasury cannot definitively determine the exact number of MNE groups in scope at this stage.

Estimates suggest circa 200 MNE groups are likely in scope of the Domestic Top-Up Tax (DTUT).

Fewer than 10 MNE groups are expected to be in scope of the Multinational Top-Up Tax (MTUT).

The Isle of Man has not introduced an Undertaxed Profits Rule; the MTUT is an Income Inclusion Rule only.

The number of groups ultimately paying DTUT depends on profitability and de-minimis exclusions.


2011 & 2016 Census Occupation Data

Summary: The requester asked for raw job title data from the 2011 and 2016 Isle of Man Censuses, but the Cabinet Office responded that this information is not held.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested raw job title data for the 2016 census.

For the 2011 census, only standardized coded versions of job titles are held, not the original text.

The requester previously received similar data for the 2021 census under reference 4262849.

The request was formally closed on 17 September 2025.

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


Meningitis

Summary: The requester sought details about a single meningitis case reported in September 2022 and the notification procedures for Manx Care and schools. The Cabinet Office withheld specific case details as personal data under an absolute exemption but provided the general regulatory framework for disease notification.

Information regarding the specific September 2022 meningitis case was withheld because it constitutes personal data that could identify an individual.

The Cabinet Office cited Section 25 of the Act as the absolute exemption for withholding the case details.

Registered medical practitioners must notify the Proper Officer of suspected notifiable diseases within 3 days.

Acute meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia are listed as notifiable conditions under the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2020.

Public Health is responsible for receiving notifications, conducting risk assessments, and contact tracing.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation


Freedom of Information Request - Mental Health Service Improv

Summary: A request for documentation on mental health services in the Isle of Man Prison between 2019 and 2025 was partially refused because the Department of Home Affairs does not hold specific mental health policies or staffing data, noting that existing custody forms do not define service users as having mental health issues.

The Department of Home Affairs confirmed the Prison holds no specific documents or policies relating directly to mental health.

Existing policies such as ACCT (Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork) address self-harm and behavior but do not define users as suffering from mental health issues.

No prison officers are recruited solely for the purpose of mental health care.

The authority stated it could not locate some requested information after taking reasonable steps.

The response indicates that some parts of the request will be partially exempt.

Partial exemption (specific legal grounds not detailed in the provided text)


Cost of primary school meals

Summary: The request sought the financial impact of recent school menu changes and the average cost per meal. The Department of Education disclosed actual costs for 2024/25, projected costs for 2025/26, and the split between government and parent contributions per meal.

The cost of school meals for the 2024/25 academic year was £2,949,338.48.

The projected cost for 2025/26 is £2,881,186.48, based on removing ultra-processed foods.

The projected average cost to the government per primary school meal is £5.02.

Parents/carers contribute £2.55 per meal, with the remainder covered by the government.

Accurate final costs for 2025/26 require a prolonged period of menu delivery to assess demand and waste.


Requests for UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency Helicopter Airlifts


Requests for Great North Air Ambulance Service

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for a detailed log of Great North Air Ambulance Service helicopter landings on the Isle of Man since March 2022, including disposal outcomes. The authority responded by sending all requested information in an attached document.

The request covered GNAAS helicopter landings from March 2022 to the date of the response.

Manx Care confirmed that all information requested was sent to the applicant.

The response included details on final disposal outcomes for each incident.

The request was received on 5 September 2025 and closed on 18 September 2025.

The response consisted of 1 document containing 2 pages of information.

March 2022
5 September 2025
18 September 2025
4914137
2 pages
1 document


Non Manx Nurses

Summary: A request was made for data on non-Manx nurses who left full-time employment at Noble's Hospital since August 2019, including their dates of departure and nationalities. Manx Care refused the request, stating the information is not held centrally and nationality data is not captured in a reportable format.

The request covered non-Manx nurses leaving full-time employment from August 2019 to September 2025.

Manx Care does not hold the requested information centrally on its HR system.

The HR system does not have a specific field for 'Registered Nurse' status.

Nationality is only captured if volunteered in EDI information, which cannot be reported under FOI.

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

August 2019
5 September 2025
15 September 2025
4914797
IM4 4R

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


FOIA of all incidents/repairs of North Quay

Summary: A request was made for all repairs, complaints, and incidents along North Quay between June 2005 and August 2015. The Department of Infrastructure provided some information but withheld personal data under absolute exemption.

The request covered the area from Queens Corner to Bank Hill.

The timeframe requested was June 2005 to August 2015.

Some information was enclosed and sent to the requester.

Personal data was withheld as it was not the data subject's own information.

Disclosure of the withheld data would contravene GDPR data protection principles.

Section 25(2)(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)


Sea terminal car parking

Summary: The request sought the total number of car parking spaces at the Isle of Man Sea Terminal (excluding Parade Street) and the number of valid parking permits. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that there are 208 total spaces and 300 permits issued in 2025.

There are 208 total car parking spaces at the Sea Terminal.

The Front Car Park has 38 spaces and is for public parking only.

Circus Beach has 34 spaces plus 2 contract hire spaces.

The Seaward side Car Park has 124 spaces plus 10 contract hire spaces.

A total of 300 car park permits were issued in 2025 for Circus Beach and Seaward Side areas.


Ambulance Call Outs to North Quay, Douglas

Summary: A request was made for ambulance call-out data regarding accidents in North Quay, Douglas, between January and September 2015. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating the information is not held by them and is likely held by Manx Care.

The request covered ambulance calls to accidents between Queens Cnr and Banks Hill, North Quay, Douglas.

The requested time period was January to September 2015.

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

The information may be held by Manx Care.

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


Manx residents/visitors serving in the IDF?

Summary: The requester asked the Cabinet Office for details on systems to identify Manx residents serving in the IDF and the legal mechanisms to prosecute them. The Cabinet Office responded that it does not hold this information and suggested contacting the Customs and Immigration Division instead.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the requested information regarding IDF service identification or prosecution mechanisms.

The authority advised the requester to contact the Customs and Immigration Division of Treasury for potential assistance.

The response was issued on 26 September 2025 following a request received on 8 September 2025.

The requester expressed concerns about local support for the IDF and the potential presence of war criminals on the island.

The response outlined the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Legal Costs

Summary: The requester asked for legal costs and correspondence regarding a trademark infringement case against Target Therapies, but the Department for Enterprise responded that no such legal proceedings occurred and the matter was resolved administratively without cost.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold information on legal costs because no legal proceedings were undertaken.

The trademark dispute with Target Therapies was resolved in May 2024 via a pre-registration administrative process.

Target Therapies agreed to amend its logo application, resulting in no additional cost to the Department.

No correspondence exists between senior officials regarding infringement proceedings as none took place.

The request was formally closed on 3rd October 2025 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.


Fallen Stock and AWPP

Summary: A request for communications regarding the Animal Waste Processing Plant and fallen stock held by the Attorney General's Chambers was refused because fulfilling it would require substantial compilation of information.

The request was received on 2025-09-08 and the outcome was issued on 2025-09-22.

The authority refused the request under section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The refusal was based on the requirement to undertake substantial compilation or collation of information under section 8(3)(c).

The authority noted that most identified information would likely be legal advice subject to Legal Professional Privilege.

The request covered a two-year timeframe from September 2023 to September 2025 involving multiple departments.

Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations 2000

Section 11(3)(b) - Practical refusal reason (substantial compilation)

Section 8(3)(c) - Not required to undertake substantial compilation

Section 40 - Legal Professional Privilege


Fallen Stock and Animal Waste Processing Plant


Fire Alarm Activations in Schools - Jan 2024 - September 2025


Single Use Vapes Ban - Lack of Progress

Summary: The requester asked for the post-consultation report and progress update regarding a ban on single-use vapes, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture stated the information is not currently held due to resource constraints.

The requested 'We asked, You said, We did' report has not been published because the department could not allocate officer time to produce it.

The department received 538 responses to the public consultation on banning single-use vapes.

The matter has been reprioritized under the new DEFA Department Plan.

A report is expected to be produced and published online over the coming months.

The request was formally closed on 29 September 2025 with an outcome of 'Information not held'.


The latest food hygiene breaches and scores of one or zero

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: A request was made for a list of food premises with hygiene scores of zero or one and associated enforcement actions between May and September 2025. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture withheld all information under Section 41, citing that the data is held for future publication as part of a new hygiene scheme.

The request covered the period from May 20, 2025, to September 9, 2025.

The authority determined that the information is exempt under Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act.

The exemption applies because the data is held with a view to future publication.

The Department Plan Update 2025 commits to developing an improved food hygiene scheme by Q2 2026.

The public interest test concluded that withholding the information temporarily outweighs the interest in immediate disclosure to ensure accuracy and fairness.

May 20, 2025
September 9, 2025
October 15, 2025
Q2 2026
Section 41
4922565
scores of zero or one

Section 41: Information for future publication


Illegal destruction of ancient field boundary?

Summary: A requester asked for documentation regarding the alleged illegal removal of an ancient hedge and the subsequent renumbering of field 224777 in Ballaugh Curraghs. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed that no application or enforcement records existed for the hedge removal, but provided paperwork concerning the field number change, with some personal details redacted.

The Department confirmed it did not receive an application form to remove the hedge in question.

No paperwork or meeting minutes regarding enforcement action for field 224777 were held by the Department.

An internal email from February 2024 indicated an officer visited the site and deemed only a mapping change was required, noting only a fence existed rather than a hedge.

The new field number 224777 was appointed in February 2024, replacing previous field numbers.

Personal information within the disclosed field number paperwork was redacted under Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) exemptions.

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


FOI Ambulance Call Outs

Summary: A request was made for ambulance attendance data for accidents on North Quay, Douglas, between December 2024 and September 2025. Manx Care disclosed that 8 incidents were recorded for North Quay, but noted that exact location filters for specific streets like Queens Corner could not be applied.

The request covered ambulance attendances for accidents or incidents on North Quay, Douglas.

Manx Care could not apply filters to the exact locations requested, specifically Queens Corner.

A total of 8 incidents relating to North Quay were recorded between 01/12/2024 and 31/08/2025.

One of the 8 recorded cases was located between Bridge Street and Queens Street.

The authority stated it does not hold or cannot find some of the specific information requested.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


Fire Service Cardiac Arrests

Summary: The requester asked for the number of 'Fire Cardiac' jobs logged in the iNet system for 2025 to date. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed a search result of 121 entries but clarified that this figure includes duplicates and stood-down incidents, making it an inaccurate representation of actual responses.

The request was received on 9 September 2025 and responded to on 26 September 2025.

A search for 'FIRE-CARDIAC' on the iNet system was conducted on 17 August 2025.

The authority noted the figure is not accurate due to duplicate entries and incidents stood down prior to dispatch.

The response was issued by the Freedom of Information Coordinator at the Department of Home Affairs.


Details of MUA attendance at Earthscope

Summary: The request sought details regarding Manx Utilities Authority's attendance at Earthscope sustainability training, including costs, staff levels, and correspondence. The authority disclosed the purpose, cost, and attendance patterns but withheld correspondence due to the request being too broad and lacking necessary clarification.

MUA attended the training to increase awareness of sustainability issues under the Climate Change Act 2021 and Biosphere IOM Partnership.

The training cost £5 per ticket, totaling £30 per year, paid for by Manx Utilities.

Typically, one staff member volunteers to attend each of the six annual sessions.

Correspondence with Earthscope was not provided because the request was deemed too broad and insufficiently specific.

The request was received on 9 September 2025 and closed on 30 October 2025.

Request too broad and not sufficiently specific to determine information sought

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps


Amount of Manx land First Registered at Land Registry?

Summary: A request was made to the General Registry for the percentage and hectare area of Isle of Man land that has been First Registered. The authority responded that the information is not held by them and directed the requester to the Land Registry.

The General Registry does not hold the requested information regarding First Registered land.

The requester was advised to contact the Land Registry for the data.

The General Registry is part of the Courts & Tribunals Services, not the Land Registry.

The request was closed on 22 September 2025.

The requester has the right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Mental Heath off Island In patient Care for under 18

Summary: A request was made for detailed statistics and costs regarding under-18s sent off-island for mental health care over five years. Manx Care disclosed the total cost but withheld individual case details and breakdowns due to data protection exemptions.

The request covered children under 18 sent off-island for mental health care from 2020 to 2025.

Manx Care provided the total cost for the five-year period as £333,315.11.

Information regarding individual case lengths and specific cost breakdowns was withheld.

The authority cited low numbers of individuals as a reason why anonymization would fail to protect privacy.

The response was issued on 9 October 2025 following a request received on 10 September 2025.

Section 25(2)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Absolute exemption for personal information)

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

Article 6 and Article 9 of the GDPR (Conditions for lawful processing)


Scientific Evidence

Summary: A request was made for scientific evidence regarding active shooter drills, the date such evidence was obtained, and records of parental consent for 2025. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that the information is not held.

The request concerned active school shooter drills reported to have taken place in 2025.

The authority stated it does not hold the requested scientific evidence on drill impact.

The authority stated it does not hold records of the number of parents who affirmatively consented.

The response advised that emergency lockdown drills are enacted to improve protective security awareness.

The request was closed on 17 September 2025.

2025
10 September 2025
17 September 2025
4929169
2 pages
1 document


Clinical Psychology - Integrated Mental Health Service

Summary: The requester asked for historic and current data on permanent Doctorate-level Clinical Psychologists in the Manx Care Integrated Mental Health Service. Manx Care disclosed that only one such professional is currently employed in CAMHS, with two posts unfilled, but stated that historic data could not be confidently reported.

The Integrated Mental Health Service currently employs 1 Doctorate level Clinical Psychologist on a permanent contract.

The employed psychologist is based within the CAMHS service.

There are currently two unfilled Doctorate level Clinical Psychologist posts subject to recruitment.

The authority could not confidently report on historic data for the period 2015-present.

The request excluded limited term appointments, locums, agency staff, bank contracts, and secondments.

19 full-time equivalents per 100,000 population


Liverpool Sailing Times

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding the reasoning for changing Mannanan sailing times to Liverpool and for specific passenger figures and tidal data. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company instead.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the information requested regarding sailing changes or passenger figures.

The request was received on 2025-09-11 and the response was issued on 2025-09-17.

The requester was advised to contact the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for the information.

The request covered topics including tidal restrictions, silting problems, and passenger statistics for August 2025 and September 2024.


NSC Financial Accounts s and Attendance Data for 'Swing and Things'

Summary: The requester sought audited financial accounts for the National Sports Centre and attendance data for 'Swing and Things' sessions over the past 48 months. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture disclosed attendance figures for 2021-2025 and a detailed budget variance report for the 2022/23 financial year.

Attendance data was provided for 'Swing and Things' sessions from April 2021 through March 2025.

Financial data disclosed covers the 2022/23 accounting year, showing a total expenditure variance of -552.

The National Sports Centre recorded a total income of 1,331 against a budget of 1,347 for 2022/23.

The Sports Development Unit had a total income of 329 against a budget of 326.

Youth Services reported a total income of -2 against a budget of 65.


Numbers currently on waiting lists

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the number of people on waiting lists for cataract, hip, and knee replacement procedures. The authority responded by providing detailed breakdowns of routine and urgent cases for all three categories, confirming all information was sent.

Manx Care provided waiting list data for hip replacements, knee replacements, and ophthalmology (cataract) procedures.

The total number of people on the hip replacement waiting list is 92.

The total number of people on the knee replacement waiting list is 129.

The total number of people on the ophthalmology waiting list is 1,115.

The response was issued on 23 October 2025 following a request received on 16 September 2025.


Recreational Schemes

Summary: A request was made for capacity and attendance data for recreational schemes during term-time holidays for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided detailed records for Kensington Arts events in 2023 and 2024 but noted that not all requested information was held.

The request covered MSR at NSC, Youth Clubs, and Kensington Art schemes.

Data provided includes specific event names, dates, capacities, and attendance figures.

Information was disclosed for the 2022/23 and 2024/25 financial years.

The authority stated that some information requested was not held.

All disclosed events took place at Kensington Arts.

2023 Feb Half Term
2023 Easter Holidays
2023 Summer Holidays
2024 Easter Hoidays
2024 Summer Hols
Capacity: 35
Attendance: 13
Capacity: 96
Attendance: 96
Capacity: 130
Attendance: 80
Capacity: 90
Attendance: 53
Capacity: 79
Attendance: 78
Capacity: 89
Attendance: 89


Road closure application supporting documents

Summary: A request was made for supporting documents regarding road closures for the Isle of Man Festival of Motoring for 2024 and 2025, but the Department of Infrastructure refused to disclose any information.

The request covered documents such as risk assessments, event management plans, and marshals briefings for the Festival of Motoring.

The Department of Infrastructure held the information but refused to release it.

The refusal was based on the argument that disclosure would prejudice commercial interests.

The public interest test concluded that maintaining the exemption outweighed the benefits of transparency.

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

Section 30(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Prejudice to commercial interests)


FOI Request - Manx Care Top 20 Paid Doctors by Department

Summary: The requester asked for anonymized remuneration data for the top 20 highest-paid doctors at Manx Care for 2024/25 and comparative years, but specific job titles were withheld due to GDPR exemptions while earnings data was provided.

Manx Care provided total earnings data for 20 consultants in the 2024/25 financial year.

Specific job titles were withheld to prevent staff identification under GDPR.

The response cites Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act as an absolute exemption for personal data.

Earnings data includes components such as basic salary, on-call allowance, and additional programmed activities.

Comparative data for 2023/24 was partially included in the response.

Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018

Article 5 of the GDPR (data protection principles)


Current weekly achievments

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for the weekly number of cataract, hip, and knee replacement procedures being actioned. The authority responded by providing total procedure counts for specific date ranges in mid-to-late 2025 rather than a weekly breakdown.

The request was received on 16 September 2025 and closed on 1 October 2025.

Manx Care provided data for cataract procedures between 18 June and 30 July 2025.

Manx Care provided data for hip joint replacements between 11 June and 13 August 2025.

Manx Care provided data for knee joint replacements between 10 June and 13 August 2025.

The response included information on the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Tax discs

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding the costs, quantities, and future of paper tax discs since January 2020. The authority disclosed the total cost, the number of discs printed via different channels, and confirmed that removing paper discs is being explored as part of digitization efforts.

The cost of tax discs to the Department is approximately £1.36 per disc.

Total expenditure on tax discs since January 2020 is £649,472.08.

477,533 tax discs were printed between 01/01/2020 and 30/09/2025.

212,865 discs were generated from online applications.

265,688 discs were generated from Post Office or Vehicle Test Centre counter applications.

The Department is exploring the removal of paper tax discs to digitize services, but no timeframe is available.


Planning breach - rear of 2 Victoria Terrace, Glen Rd, Laxey

Summary: The requester asked for costs associated with an unauthorized patio structure built at 2 Victoria Terrace, Laxey, funded by the Flood Management Division. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the specific cost for the patio construction was £5,650.00, inclusive of materials and labour.

The request concerns unauthorized works at the rear of 2 Victoria Terrace, Glen Road, Laxey.

The works were carried out by Paul Carey & Son Ltd on instruction of the Flood Management Division.

The disclosed cost for the patio construction was £5,650.00.

This cost is in addition to the expense for the associated retaining wall.

The works were funded by the Isle of Man taxpayer.

£5,650.00
2 Victoria Terrace
Glen Road, Laxey
Paul Carey & Son Ltd
17 September 2025
25 September 2025
4941597


Privatisation of Social Services

Summary: A request was made for documents regarding the privatisation or outsourcing of Social Services functions since October 2021, to which Manx Care responded by releasing 64 pages of information while redacting parts under commercial interest exemptions.

The request covered reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence regarding Social Services privatisation since 1 October 2021.

Manx Care released 64 pages across 12 documents with some redactions applied.

Information was withheld under section 30(2)(b) of the Act due to potential prejudice to commercial interests.

A public interest test was conducted weighing transparency against financial stability and commercial protection.

The response was issued on 12 January 2026 following a request received on 18 September 2025.

1 October 2021
18 September 2025
12 January 2026
64 pages
12 documents
section 30(2)(b)

Section 30(2)(b) of the Act (prejudice to commercial interests)


Cost of UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency Helicopter Airlifts


Privatisation of Social Services

Summary: The requester asked for documents regarding proposals to privatise or outsource Social Services functions since October 2021, but the Department of Health and Social Care responded that it does not hold such information.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold information concerning the privatisation or outsourcing of Social Services.

Since April 2021, the Department's role is limited to legislator, regulator, and assurer, while Manx Care holds agency for service delivery.

Manx Care may commission third-party organisations to deliver services, such as staffing care homes like Summerhill View.

The Department owns properties for services but acts only as a landlord, not as the service provider.

Regulatory audit duties may be outsourced to external providers like the Care Quality Commission, but this is distinct from service delivery.

1 October 2021
April 2021
27 October 2025
18 September 2025
Section 15
4944781


Request for Data on Employee Complaints and Protected Disclosures

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for data on employee complaints and protected disclosures from April 2020 to 2025, which was fully disclosed in the response. The authority provided detailed statistics on the volume, categorization, outcomes, and remedies of formal grievances and whistleblowing cases.

Manx Care received a total of 73 formal complaints or grievances between 2020 and 2025.

The number of complaints peaked in 2024 with 24 submissions, while 2020 had zero.

Only 10 complaints were fully upheld during the period, with 20 partially upheld and 39 not upheld.

One complaint was escalated to the Employment and Equality Tribunal in 2025.

Disciplinary action was taken in only two instances across the entire six-year period.

2020: 0 complaints
2021: 2 complaints
2022: 18 complaints
2023: 23 complaints
2024: 24 complaints
2025: 6 complaints
Total complaints: 73
Total upheld: 10
Total partially upheld: 20
Total not upheld: 39
Total internal investigations: 57
Total disciplinary actions: 2
Total referrals to external bodies: 1
Total employment tribunals: 1
Case reference: 4947865
Request date: 2025-09-23
Response date: 2025-10-08


Tribunal Cases Involving Manx Care Employees

Summary: The requester sought statistics and summaries of employment tribunal cases involving Manx Care employees from April 2020 to present. The General Registry refused to send the data directly, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via a public register and online judgments.

The request was made to the General Registry regarding Manx Care employment tribunal cases.

Information is held in the Public Register at Tribunal offices in Murray House, Douglas.

The Public Register is accessible to the public Monday to Thursday 9:30-16:30 and Friday 9:30-16:00.

Employment and Equality Tribunal decisions are published online via Isle of Man Judgments Online.

The authority is not required to provide the information under section 20 of the Act as it is already reasonably accessible.

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


Amount of land registered at Land Registry

Summary: The request sought the percentage and hectare area of Isle of Man land that has been first registered as of the request date. The Department for Enterprise disclosed that 28.22% of the total land area, equating to 16,146 hectares, was registered as of September 2025.

As of September 2025, 28.22% of the Isle of Man's total land area is registered in the Land Registry.

The registered land area corresponds to 16,146 hectares as of September 2025.

In September 2023, the registered land percentage was 25.86% (14,794 hectares).

Since mid-2020, most monthly land transactions relate to transfers of already registered land rather than new first registrations.

The response included visual maps comparing registered land areas in 2023 and 2025.


Medical appointments

Summary: A request was made for data on medical appointments missed or cancelled due to the TT and MGP events between 2022 and 2025. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request stating they do not hold the information, which is likely held by Manx Care.

The request covered medical appointments missed or cancelled due to TT and MGP events from 2022 to 2025.

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

The information is likely held by Manx Care, the service delivery body.

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

The request was closed on 3 October 2025.

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


Medical surgery

Summary: A request was made for data on medical surgeries missed or cancelled due to the TT and MGP events between 2022 and 2025. 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 received on 2025-09-22 and responded to on 2025-10-03.

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.

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


Elective surgeries

Summary: A request for data on elective surgeries missed or cancelled due to TT and MGP between 2022 and 2025 was refused by the Department of Health and Social Care because the information is not held by them.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on elective surgeries.

The information is likely held by Manx Care, which is responsible for service delivery.

The request was received on 22 September 2025 and the response was issued on 3 October 2025.

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

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


Medical appointments/ surgery during TT and MGP + rest of the year

Summary: A request was made for statistics on surgeries and medical appointments during the TT and MGP events versus the rest of the year from 2022 to 2025. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating the information is not held by them but likely by Manx Care.

The request covered data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The information is likely held by Manx Care due to the separation of policy and service delivery.


Proposed Tree Removal (Public Notice dated 16th September 2025)

Summary: The request sought correspondence, arborist reports, maps, licenses, and ecological surveys regarding proposed tree removal in a recreational field in Douglas. The authority provided some correspondence but withheld personal data under absolute exemption and stated that certain arborist reports were not held or could not be found.

The request concerns tree removal at the Ballanard Road / Baldwin Drive / Manor Hotel Lane / Norwood Drive recreational field.

Correspondence was partially released in Appendix A, but some was withheld as personal data.

The authority stated it does not hold or could not find the specific arborist inspection reports requested.

The response was issued by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture on 27 October 2025.

The public notice for tree removal was dated 16 September 2025.

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


Data related to asbestos exposure

Summary: The requester sought 20 years of data on residents diagnosed with or treated for asbestos-related illnesses, but Manx Care stated they do not hold comprehensive historical records for the full period. However, the authority disclosed current statistics showing 164 total recorded cases, including 84 deceased individuals and 60 currently registered patients.

Manx Care refused the full request under section 11(3)a of the Act as they do not hold the specific historical data requested.

The authority advised contacting the Public Health department as asbestos-related disease is a notifiable condition.

Records held by Manx Care show 164 people with asbestos-related diseases such as Mesothelioma and pleural plaques.

Of the 164 recorded cases, 84 individuals are deceased.

There are currently 60 people registered with asbestos-related conditions.

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


Nigerian recruitment and relocation packages

Summary: A request was made for detailed information regarding the recruitment of Nigerian nationals and associated relocation packages by the Department of Health and Social Care between 2020 and 2025. The authority responded that the requested information is not held.

The request was received on 24 September 2025.

The response was issued on 3 October 2025.

The Department of Health and Social Care stated that the information is not held.

The request covered policies, supplier contracts, hiring numbers, and retention data for Nigerian recruits.

The response was signed by Tim O'Neill, Interim Chief Officer.

24 September 2025
3 October 2025
1 January 2020
4953574


Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for detailed information regarding the recruitment of Nigerian nationals and associated relocation packages between 2020 and 2025. The authority responded that the requested information is not held.

The request was submitted to Manx Care on 24 September 2025.

The response was issued on the same day, 24 September 2025.

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

The request covered policies, campaigns, hiring numbers, and relocation costs for Nigerian recruits.

The response document consists of 3 pages.

24 September 2025
1 January 2020
4953575
3 pages
1 document


Ghanaian recruitment and relocation packages

Summary: A request was made for details on the recruitment of Ghanaian nationals and associated relocation packages by the Department of Health and Social Care between 2020 and 2025. The authority responded that the requested information is not held.

The request covered policies, campaigns, supplier contracts, and recruitment numbers for Ghanaian nationals.

The response was issued by the Interim Chief Officer, Tim O'Neill.


Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for details on the recruitment of Ghanaian nationals and associated relocation packages from 2020 to 2025. The authority responded that some information was sent but part of the request was exempt, though the provided text cuts off before listing specific data or exemptions.

The request covers the period from 1 January 2020 to the date of response.

Manx Care is the public authority handling the request.

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

The response letter is dated 24 September 2025.

The request specifically asks for data on Nigerian nationals despite the title mentioning Ghanaian recruitment.


Positive feedback on school dinners

Summary: The requester asked for all positive feedback regarding new primary school dinners following a Minister's statement to the Tynwald Select Committee. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture released some information but withheld parts citing exemptions for personal data and the conduct of public business.

The request was received on 2025-09-24 and the response was issued on 2025-10-21.

The authority responded with 42 pages across 2 documents.

Some information was withheld as absolutely exempt personal data under section 25(b)(i)&(ii).

Other information was withheld under section 35(c) regarding the conduct of public business.

The Department cited potential prejudice to working relationships with private providers as a reason for withholding.

Section 35(c) - Conduct of Public Business


Number of exclusion order breaches

Summary: A request was made for details on breaches of exclusion orders under the Criminal Justice (Exclusion of Non-Resident Offenders) Act 1998 over the past 10 years, including dates, nature, and punishments. The Attorney General's Chambers refused the request, citing that fulfilling it would require substantial compilation of information, and advised the requester to contact the Constabulary or Courts instead.

The request was received on 2025-09-26 and responded to on 2025-10-15.

The authority handling the request was the Attorney General's Chambers.

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

The refusal was based on section 8(3)(c), as the request required substantial compilation or collation of information.

The requester was advised to direct their inquiry to the Isle of Man Constabulary or the Isle of Man Courts of Justice.

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

Section 8(3)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Obtain blood results

Summary: The requester asked for Manx Care's written policy regarding individual access to their own test results. The authority responded by releasing the full 'Data Protection Policy' (Version 1.8) and confirmed all information was sent.

The request was received on 26 September 2025 and concluded on 20 October 2025.

Manx Care released 21 pages of information across 2 documents.

The disclosed document is the 'Data Protection Policy' Version 1.8, effective from September 2022.

The policy was ratified by the Executive Management Committee on 9 December 2022.

The policy supersedes the previous 'Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy' and 'Breach Notification Policy and Procedure'.

The requester has the right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner if dissatisfied.


Office of Human Resources - selection procedure

Summary: The request sought details on the Isle of Man Government's recruitment and selection procedures, specifically regarding the role of the Office of Human Resources (OHR), AI usage, and shortlisting criteria. The response disclosed that hiring panels review all applications, no AI is used for selection, and OHR only performs pre-sift reviews for a small number of senior roles.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides recruitment services to most of the Isle of Man Public Service but excludes the Constabulary, Financial Services Authority, Clerk of Tynwald, Manx Utilities Authority, and Post Office.

For the majority of roles, the first stage of selection is shortlisting by the recruiting panel, not OHR.

There is currently no AI functionality within the Isle of Man Government's recruitment system to analyze or sift applications.

Selection panels review every single application received, including those that fail screening questions, unless the candidate withdraws.

CV format is not a strict selection criterion, but good formatting is encouraged to help panels assess content efficiently.


Complaints from members of the public and costs investigating

Summary: The request sought the number of public complaints against Manx Care since 2021 and the investigation costs since August 2023. Manx Care provided the complaint statistics but refused the cost data, stating they do not routinely record such figures.

Manx Care received 469 complaints in 2021, 358 in 2022, 310 in 2023, 435 in 2024, and 189 in 2025 (partial year).

The authority cannot provide the cost of investigating complaints because they do not routinely record this information.

The refusal for cost data is based on section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Complaint data is sourced from the Datix system covering financial years from April 1 to March 31.

The request was received on 30 September 2025 and responded to on 16 October 2025.


Ear Nose Throat clinic

Summary: A request was made regarding the status of the ENT operating theatre, patient waiting times, and NHS guidelines, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information as it may be held by Manx Care.

The request was refused under Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical refusal reason.

The Department of Health and Social Care was redesigned on 1 April 2021 to separate policy setting from service delivery.

The redesign was a result of Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review of the Isle of Man Health and Care System.

Applicants are advised to re-submit their request to Manx Care.


Waiting times at the ENT Clinic

Summary: A request for information regarding waiting times, clinic closures, and referral processes at the ENT Clinic was refused because the Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the data, which is instead managed by Manx Care.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on ENT clinic waiting times.

The information is likely held by Manx Care, which is responsible for service delivery.

The Department advises that FOI requests must be directed requests for information rather than questions.

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

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


Number of unlicensed vehicles on the Island

Summary: The request sought the total number of registered vehicles on the Isle of Man and the count of those without current road tax. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that 167,716 vehicles are registered, with 89,519 currently untaxed, noting some may no longer be on the island.

Total registered vehicles on the Isle of Man is 167,716.

89,519 registered vehicles do not hold a current vehicle license (road tax).

The untaxed figure includes vehicles that may have been untaxed for years and might no longer be present on the island.

The authority responded that all requested information was sent.

The request was received on 30 September 2025 and closed on 27 October 2025.


Work visas issued 6 months to 30 September 2025


Isle Of Man Prison

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Home Affairs for the maximum occupancy and current inmate population of the Isle of Man Prison. The authority disclosed that the prison's maximum capacity is 165 and it currently holds 147 inmates.

The maximum occupancy of the Isle of Man Prison is 165 inmates.

There are currently 147 inmates residing in the prison.

The request was received on 30 September 2025.

The response was issued on 23 October 2025.

The Department of Home Affairs handled the Freedom of Information request.


AFA Fines and Charging

Summary: The request sought details on the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service's charging policy for false Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) callouts. The authority disclosed the full 'User Pays Agreement' structure, including standard rates, public holiday surcharges, and escalating fees for properties with multiple false alarms.

Properties generating 1-4 false alarms per year are charged £395 per call (£790 on Public Holidays).

Properties generating 5-8 false alarms per year incur a 30% surcharge on calls 5 through 8.

Properties generating 9 or more false alarms per year are charged double the standard rate for calls 9 and over.

Actual fire situations are not subject to these charging fees.

Additional costs may apply if the call duration extends over one hour due to delays by responsible persons.


Fire Incidents at Isle of Man Hospitals

Summary: The requester asked for details of fire incidents at Nobles and Ramsey Cottage Hospitals over the last four years, including IOMFRS attendance and activation causes. Manx Care provided a statistical table of incidents from 2018 to 2025 but refused to provide specific details on IOMFRS attendance or activation causes, citing that the information was not held.

Manx Care provided a total of 129 fire-related incidents across Nobles and Ramsey Cottage Hospitals between 2018 and 2025.

The most frequent incident type was 'Fire Alarm Activated - Accidental/False Alarm' with 44 occurrences.

Manx Care refused to provide details on IOMFRS attendance, advising the requester to contact the fire service directly.

The refusal for specific details was based on Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015, stating the information was not held.

The highest number of total incidents in a single year was 30 in 2021.


Email correspondence regarding school fire alarm activations

Summary: A request was made for email correspondence regarding school fire alarm activations during the 2024/25 academic year, to which the Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that some information was held and disclosed while other requested data was not available.

The request covered fire alarm activations at schools between September 2024 and July 2025.

The authority disclosed documentation regarding an unplanned fire evacuation at Castle Rushen High School (CRHS) on 25 April 2025.

The disclosed records include a timeline of the evacuation and a follow-up email to staff regarding updated protocols.

The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The response included 17 pages across 3 documents.


Applications by immigration route 6 months to 30 September 2025

Summary: The request sought a summary of immigration applications and visas issued in the Isle of Man from April to September 2025. The Treasury provided the data but partially exempted specific visa approval figures under Section 25 to protect personal information.

The request covered the period from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025.

A total of 1,958 immigration applications were received across all routes.

A total of 1,659 visas were issued during the same period.

Some visa approval data was withheld due to the risk of identifying individuals.

The response was issued by the Treasury on 27 October 2025.

Section 25 (Absolutely exempt personal information)

Data Protection (Applicability) Regulations / GDPR Article 5


Specific sanctions licenses relating to insolvency

Summary: The request sought confirmation on the number of specific sanctions licenses applied for and granted under the insolvency licensing purpose introduced in December 2024. The Treasury responded that zero licenses have been applied for and zero have been granted under this specific provision.

The Sanctions (Implementation of UK Sanctions) Regulations 2024 were amended in December 2024 to create a new licensing purpose for insolvency and restructuring.

The Treasury confirmed that no individual or specific licenses have been applied for under the new insolvency licensing purpose.

The Treasury confirmed that no individual or specific licenses have been granted under the new insolvency licensing purpose.

The Freedom of Information request was received on 1 October 2025 and responded to on 3 October 2025.

The response was issued by the Treasury with reference number 4970081.

December 2024
1 October 2025
3 October 2025
zero
4970081


FoI Request - Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

Summary: A Freedom of Information request was submitted to the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority for five years of monthly statistical data on licensing, enforcement, and internal operations. The Authority responded with partial information, providing specific counts for application statuses and designated business activities, but did not disclose all requested data such as staff numbers or expenditure breakdowns.

The request covered statistical data from October 2020 to October 2025.

The Authority's outcome was 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The response included 13 documents totaling 413 pages.

Data provided includes monthly counts of complete, in-progress, on-hold, and withdrawn applications.

Specific figures were given for Designated Business and Financial Services/Insurance Act categories.


Statistical Information IoM Gambling Supervision Commission

Summary: A request was made for five years of monthly statistical data regarding gambling licences, enforcement actions, and Commission expenditure. The Gambling Supervision Commission released most of the data but partially refused the request where compiling unstructured data would be required.

The Commission applied a practical refusal under section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 for specific data points.

The refusal was based on the requirement to create, derive, or substantially collate unstructured data.

The response included 28 pages of information across 1 document.

The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but not all held'.

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Practical refusal due to creation or substantial collation of data)


Psc payaward v non psc payaward

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for a comparison of percentage pay awards between PSC senior civil servants and non-PSC manual workers (bus drivers and cleaners) since 2012. The authority responded that the information is not held and suggested contacting the Office of Human Resources within The Cabinet Office instead.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested pay award comparison data.

The request covered the period from 2012 to the present day.

The requester specifically asked about Bus Vanin PSC senior civil servants versus non-PSC manual workers like bus drivers and cleaners.

The authority recommended contacting the Office of Human Resources within The Cabinet Office for potential assistance.


Handling of complaints & malicious reports

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for policies and data regarding the handling of malicious complaints and reporting procedures. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, providing some information while withholding other details under exemptions.

The request targeted the Forestry, Amenity and Lands Directorate within DEFA.

The requester sought policies on handling malicious reports and bad faith submissions.

Information was requested regarding the logging of complainant details and visit outcomes.

The authority confirmed receipt of the request on 3 October 2025.

The final outcome was determined to be 'Some information sent but part exempt'.


RegEx Limited FoI Request - Isle of Man Treasury 2

Summary: RegEx Limited requested five years of monthly immigration statistics, staff numbers, and expenditure breakdowns from the Isle of Man Treasury. The authority partially disclosed the data, providing detailed application statistics for 2020 and 2021 while withholding other requested information.

The request was received on 2025-10-03 and the outcome was issued on 2025-11-19.

The response included 11 documents totaling 32 pages.

Detailed visa application data (approved, refused, withdrawn, curtailed) was provided for 2020 and 2021.

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

Data covers various visa categories including EU Settlement Scheme, Business Migrant, and Worker Migrant.


Medical surgeries missed/ cancelled

Summary: The request sought data on medical surgeries missed or cancelled by patients and the hospital during the TT and MGP events from 2022 to 2025. Manx Care disclosed specific statistics for 'to check in' elective procedure offers across these years and events.

Data covers 'to check in' offers for elective procedures only, excluding patients who refused treatment.

A total of 30 surgeries were missed by patients during TT periods between 2022 and 2025.

A total of 25 surgeries were cancelled by the hospital due to TT periods between 2022 and 2025.

A total of 24 surgeries were missed by patients during MGP periods between 2022 and 2025.

A total of 18 surgeries were cancelled by the hospital due to MGP periods between 2022 and 2025.

TT 22: 5 missed, 7 cancelled
TT 23: 7 missed, 9 cancelled
TT 24: 7 missed, 3 cancelled
TT 25: 11 missed, 6 cancelled
MGP 22: 4 missed, 3 cancelled
MGP 23: 6 missed, 5 cancelled
MGP 24: 3 missed, 4 cancelled
MGP 25: 11 missed, 6 cancelled
Total TT missed: 30
Total TT cancelled: 25
Total MGP missed: 24
Total MGP cancelled: 18
Date received: 2025-10-03
Outcome date: 2025-10-23
Reference number: 4978289


Medical appointments missed/ cancelled

Summary: The request sought statistics on medical appointments missed or cancelled during the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix events from 2022 to 2025. Manx Care disclosed the full data, providing a breakdown of cancellations by hospital, cancellations by patient, and did-not-attend figures for each event year.

Manx Care provided data for both the TT and MGP events covering the years 2022 through 2025.

The total number of affected appointments across all four years for both events was 15,520.

Hospital-initiated cancellations accounted for the largest portion of missed appointments in both event categories.

The TT 2025 period saw the highest number of total affected appointments (4,664) compared to previous years.

The response defined specific date ranges for each TT and MGP event period.


Elective surgeries missed/ cancelled

Summary: A request was made to Manx Care for data on elective surgeries missed or cancelled due to the TT and MGP events between 2022 and 2025. The authority disclosed specific statistics for patient cancellations and hospital cancellations for each year and event type.

The data covers 'to check in' offers for elective procedures during TT and MGP periods from 2022 to 2025.

Patient cancellations during TT events totaled 152 over the four-year period.

Hospital cancellations during TT events totaled 108 over the four-year period.

Patient cancellations during MGP events totaled 172 over the four-year period.

Hospital cancellations during MGP events totaled 119 over the four-year period.

TT 22: 33 patient cancellations, 25 hospital cancellations

TT 23: 37 patient cancellations, 22 hospital cancellations

TT 24: 45 patient cancellations, 18 hospital cancellations

TT 25: 37 patient cancellations, 43 hospital cancellations

MGP 22: 32 patient cancellations, 20 hospital cancellations

MGP 23: 33 patient cancellations, 19 hospital cancellations

MGP 24: 39 patient cancellations, 32 hospital cancellations

MGP 25: 68 patient cancellations, 48 hospital cancellations


Isle of Man Law Society quarterly meeting agendas/attachments/minutes

Summary: The requester asked for agendas, attachments, and minutes of quarterly meetings between the Department of Home Affairs and the Isle of Man Law Society from 2019 to the present. The authority disclosed informal notes from 2023 to 2025 but withheld earlier records and specific details citing exemptions for public business and personal information.

The Department of Home Affairs and the Law Society hold informal quarterly meetings to discuss matters of mutual interest.

No formal agendas or minutes exist for these meetings; only informal notes are captured.

Records of these informal notes only began to be kept in 2023, meaning no information is held for the 2019-2022 period requested.

Some information was withheld under Section 35 of the Act to protect the effective conduct of public business and uninhibited policy-making.

Additional redactions were applied to protect personal identifying information under Section 25(2)(a).

Section 35 (prejudice to effective conduct of public business)

Section 25(2)(a) (personal identifying information)


Advice provided by OHR

Summary: The requester asked for all correspondence between the Office of Human Resources and Castletown Town Commissioners from May 2025 to October 2025. The Cabinet Office released some information but withheld personal data under an absolute exemption.

The request was received on 6 October 2025 and responded to on 29 October 2025.

The authority handling the request was the Cabinet Office.

Some information was released, but part of the request was exempt.

The exemption was applied because the withheld information constitutes personal data of individuals other than the requester.

Disclosure of the personal data would contravene data protection principles under the GDPR as applied in the Isle of Man.

Section 25(2)(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)


civil/family court user groups quarterly agendas and minutes

Summary: The requester sought quarterly agendas and minutes for Civil and Family Court User Groups from 2019 to date, but the General Registry withheld all information citing exemptions.

The request covered Civil and Family Court User Groups from 2019 to the present.

The authority held 46 documents totaling 160 pages but released none.

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

Sample content included a Family Court agenda from October 2020 and a Civil Court extraordinary meeting from May 2020 regarding COVID-19 procedures.

The Civil Court meeting discussed remote hearings, electronic filing, and the progression of summary procedure matters during the pandemic.


Treasury Processing of KWC Finance Related FOI Requests

Summary: The request sought internal Treasury correspondence and documents generated during the processing of three specific FOI requests regarding VAT on private school fees and KWC Finance. The Treasury disclosed some information, including internal emails discussing the VAT request, but the overall outcome was partially exempt.

The request covers internal processing documents for FOI Requests 4485917, 4648917, and 4750173.

Disclosed documents include internal Treasury emails regarding the imposition of VAT on private school fees.

Jeanette Keig confirmed finding only one paper in the Shared/Collectorate area regarding the VAT matter.

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

The total response package consists of 586 pages across 4 documents.


Wanderlust Travel Awards 2024 & 2025

Summary: The requester sought information regarding the Isle of Man's nomination for the 2024 and 2025 Wanderlust Travel Awards, including documentation and associated costs. The Department for Enterprise responded that no such information is held because there was no communication with the award organizers and no expenses were incurred.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold any information regarding the nomination of the Isle of Man for the Wanderlust Travel Awards.

There has been no communication between the Department and Wanderlust concerning the nomination.

The Department did not incur any additional expenses or costs related to attending the awards event.

The request was received on 6 October 2025 and closed on 27 October 2025.

The response cites the Freedom of Information Act 2015.


Primary schools - Teaching assistant to class size rules

Summary: The requester asked for Isle of Man government policy on primary school class sizes and teaching assistant support, along with specific Year 2 teacher and teaching assistant to pupil ratios for all schools. The Department of Education disclosed that staffing is managed by individual head teachers under the Education Act 2001 and provided a detailed breakdown of ratios for each school, noting that some classes have no teaching assistants.

Head teachers control internal organization and staff management under Article 4(1) of the Articles of Government made under the Education Act 2001.

There is significant variation in teaching assistant support across Year 2 classes, with some schools having zero assistants.

The response explicitly excluded additional needs assistants from the teaching assistant counts as requested.

Some schools operate mixed-age classes (e.g., Reception, Y1, and Y2 combined), affecting the specific Year 2 pupil counts.

Teaching assistant allocations are often part-time (FTE), such as 0.25 or 0.5, rather than full-time positions.


Legal Aid Steering Group key documents

Summary: The request sought key documents for the Legal Aid Steering Group, including terms of reference and implementation plans. The Treasury disclosed the Terms of Reference document but withheld other requested items, citing partial exemptions.

The Legal Aid Steering Group is chaired by Dr Alex Allinson MHK, the Minister for the Treasury Department.

The group's primary purpose is to implement recommendations from the late Attorney General John Quinn's review of Legal Aid.

Steering Group meetings are scheduled to occur twice quarterly with a quorum of 50% of members.

The group is responsible for drafting and implementing a new Legal Aid Act and Regulations.

Minutes of the Steering Group are to be published with necessary redactions.


Use of Prison Cubes

Summary: The request sought data on non-day release inmates occupying prison cubes and details on their management; the authority disclosed that no such occupancy data is recorded but provided context on the unit's purpose and referenced previous FOI responses.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold data on non-day release inmates occupying prison cubes broken down by year, month, gender, or category.

Progression to Restricted Day Release (RDR) while in the cabins is not separately recorded.

The Juliette Unit was implemented to ease increasing prison population and avoid overcrowding residential wings.

Some prisoners are risk-assessed to work unsupervised on the unit for upkeep if they meet specific risk thresholds.

Further information on the purpose and management of the cubes is available in previous FOI requests 3931369 and 3951381.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


public consultation dates

Summary: The requester asked for metadata and dates regarding public consultations from 2024 to date, specifically mentioning the Legal Aid Bill 2025. The Cabinet Office responded that no consultation on the Legal Aid Bill 2025 has occurred and does not hold the specific date records requested, but provided the standard pro forma used to initiate consultations.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the specific date information requested for public consultations.

No public consultation has been conducted on the Legal Aid Bill 2025.

The Treasury was suggested as the appropriate authority to contact regarding the Legal Aid Bill 2025.

A copy of the pro forma for initiating online consultations was attached to the response.

Consultation results must be published within 12 weeks of the consultation closing.


Request on Land Alterations

Summary: A request was made for land alteration filings and appeals regarding a proposed agricultural development on Mines Road, but the Department of Infrastructure stated it does not hold the information as planning matters fall under the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested information because it is not the land owner.

Planning applications and appeals are the remit of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

The request concerned an application to open 3 new agricultural open spaces on Mines Road (IM4).

The applicant intended to conceal entrances between hedges along the East and West of the road.

The requester was directed to the government planning services website to search for applications using reference numbers.

Information not held (Section 15 of the Freedom of Information Act)


Driving theory test appeals

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on driving theory test appeals and their success rates between January 2015 and October 2025. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that eight appeals were lodged during this period, all of which were unsuccessful.

Eight appeals were lodged against failed driving theory test results between 1 January 2015 and 1 October 2025.

The review process upheld the original fail decision in every single case.

No appeals were successful during the specified timeframe.

The response was issued by the Department of Infrastructure on 27 October 2025.


Douglas Inner Harbour dredging

Summary: A request for details on Douglas Inner Harbour dredging activities, including disposal locations, costs, and contractors, was partially fulfilled by the Department of Infrastructure. While disposal coordinates and historical silt quantities were provided, information regarding specific companies and costs was withheld under commercial interest exemptions.

Dredged silt is deposited at a designated offshore site North East of Douglas Head.

The disposal site is defined by specific GPS coordinates forming a box.

Dredging occurred once in 2023 and 2025, with no activity in 2024.

2250 tonnes of silt were removed in 2023, while 2025 figures are unavailable as work is ongoing.

Silt samples are tested for heavy metals and contaminants before offshore disposal.

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


Civil service credit cards

Summary: A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for data on the number of government procurement cards in circulation and total spending on them from 2019 to 2024. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and directed the requester to contact The Treasury instead.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it does not hold the requested information regarding government procurement cards.

The requester was advised to contact The Treasury for the data.

The request was received on 8 October 2025 and closed on 14 October 2025.

The request referenced a UK Government crackdown on procurement cards launched in March 2025.

The requester asked for card counts and spending totals for the years 2019 through 2024.


Local Authority Fixed Penalty Notices

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for data on local authority requests to revoke fixed penalty notices issued to elected Board Members since May 2025. The authority responded that the requested information is not held.

The request was received on 8 October 2025.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the information requested.

The outcome was formally communicated on 31 October 2025.

The request specifically concerned fixed penalty notices issued to elected Board Members.

The requester has the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.


Statute enabling removal of an ADS application from annual mailing.

Summary: The requester asked for statutory documentation permitting the arbitrary removal of ADS participants from annual mailings or the refusal of application forms. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide the documents under Section 20, stating the information is already reasonably accessible via the ADS Farmers' Handbook and the Agricultural Development Scheme 2019 legislation.

The request was received on 2025-10-09 and responded to on 2025-10-22.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to withhold the specific documents.

The department claims all requested information is available in Chapter 2 of the ADS Farmers' Handbook.

Officers state they adhere to guidelines ensuring consistent and impartial treatment for every ADS application.

The relevant legislation is identified as the Agricultural Development Scheme 2019.

Section 20 - Information accessible to applicant by other means


legal transcription suppliers

Summary: The request sought details on legal transcription suppliers, invoice counts, contract values, and rates for the Attorney General's Chambers from 2016 to 2025. The authority disclosed all available information, noting that records only exist from the 2018/19 financial year onwards.

Records for legal transcription suppliers are only held from the 2018/19 financial year.

FTR Transcripts was the primary supplier used across all reported years.

IoM Typing Ltd was used as a secondary supplier in the 2021/22 and 2024/25 financial years.

The rate for FTR Transcripts remained constant at £1.20 per folio (80 words) throughout the period.

The total value of invoices for FTR Transcripts in 2021/22 was £8,004.00.


Subject: Freedom of Information Request - Reimbursement Data

Summary: A request was made for 12 months of aggregated community reimbursement data for medicines and medical devices by dispensing contractor. Manx Care refused the request, stating they are not required to create or derive the specific aggregated information from their existing records.

The request was submitted to Manx Care on 2025-10-09.

The authority responded on 2025-11-05 with an outcome of 'Not required to fulfill request'.

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

Manx Care stated that complying would require creating or deriving information they are not obliged to produce.

The requester was advised to submit a fresh request in simplified terms if desired.

Section 11(3)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (not required to create or derive information)