Subject: Freedom of Information Request - Referrals to Children's Soci

Summary: A request was made for five years of data regarding referrals to Children's Social Services, including breakdowns by contact method and outcomes. Manx Care provided total referral counts and contact method statistics but withheld data on anonymous sources and specific intervention outcomes, citing that such information would require creating new data.

The request covered the period from 2020 to 2024.

Total referrals peaked in 2023 with 1,704 cases.

The 'Multi-Agency Assess & Ref Form' was the most common contact method across all years.

Information on anonymous referrals and specific outcomes (e.g., Child Protection Plans) was not provided.

The authority cited Section 11(3)(b) of the FOI Act 2015 to refuse creating derived information.

2020 Multi-Agency Assess & Ref Form: 652

2023 Multi-Agency Assess & Ref Form: 1014

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


KWC Annual Accounts & Directors' Reports 2021, 2022 & 2023

Summary: The requester sought correspondence regarding the submission and re-submission of King William's College Annual Accounts and Directors' Reports for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Attorney General's Chambers responded by disclosing all requested information, including emails between the charity and relevant stakeholders.

The request was made to the Attorney General's Chambers on 2025-06-24.

Information was fully disclosed on 2025-07-04.

The request covered King William's College (Charity Registration 615) and its subsidiary companies.

Disclosed documents included emails relating to the submission and re-submission of accounts for years ending 31 August 2021, 2022, and 2023.

The response consisted of 1 document containing 2 pages.


amount of children being caused harm by British Hospital

Summary: A request was made for statistics on Manx children treated at UK hospitals and those who suffered harm, specifically medication overdoses, since 2010. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information, stating it is not held by them and may be held by Manx Care.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information regarding children sent to Alder Hey or Great Ormond Street Hospitals.

The information may be held by Manx Care, which is responsible for service delivery following the 2021 redesign of the health system.

The Freedom of Information Act 2015 applies only to information created on or after 11 October 2011.

The request was received on 24 June 2025 and the outcome was issued on 3 July 2025.

The requester is a parent of a child born since 2010 who allegedly suffered a medication overdose at one of the named hospitals.

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


KWC Loan Documentation held by the Treasury

Summary: The request sought copies of a Treasury Paper and accounting documentation regarding financial assistance for King William's College, but the outcome was 'Not upheld' with the response text provided containing the Treasury Paper itself.

The Treasury Paper (No. 25/152) details a request for Ministerial Decision to offer financial assistance to King William's College.

The assistance is a fully repayable grant of £2,256,395 covering 66.7% of building expenditure.

The loan carries interest at 1% above the base rate, compounding monthly, after a three-year interest-free period.

The funding was approved to address short-term cash-flow issues exacerbated by the introduction of VAT on independent tuition in January 2025.

The maximum repayment amount is projected to be £2,518,131 by January 2030.

£2,256,395
66.7%
1% above base rate
three years interest free
January 2025
£2,518,131
January 2030
£261,736
£1.3 million p.a.
£423,074
24th February 2025
12th March 2025
8th January 2025
Treasury Paper No. 25/152
Paper number 24/225
Paper 25/030


Eye Clinic

Summary: The request sought average wait times and cancellation statistics for the Eye Clinic since June 2024. Manx Care disclosed monthly waiting list data and detailed breakdowns of appointment and session cancellations, while noting that current waiting times are already publicly accessible.

The request covered the period from June 1, 2024, to June 2025.

Waiting list data provided is specific to 'First Outpatient Consultant Led' appointments.

A total of 4,715 consultant-led appointments were cancelled during the period.

A total of 362 consultant-led sessions were cancelled during the period.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Act regarding information already reasonably accessible.

Section 20 of the Act (Information already reasonably accessible)


Health impact of air pollution exposure

Summary: The requester asked the Department of Health and Social Care for data on health impacts of air pollution from the CCGT plant in Pulrose/Douglas, monitoring details, and policy inputs. The department refused the request stating they do not hold the information, suggesting it may be held by The Cabinet Office (Public Health).

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on air pollution health impacts.

The information may be held by The Cabinet Office (Public Health).

The requester was advised to also contact the Manx Utilities Authority for relevant information.

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

The response was issued on 17 July 2025 regarding a request received on 25 June 2025.

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


Hospital admissions-covid

Summary: The requester asked Manx Care for weekly COVID-19 admission data from 2020-2022, total figures for 2023-2024, monthly total hospital admissions, and details on PCR testing brands. Manx Care provided the requested admission statistics and confirmed the total number of hospital episodes, though the response text cuts off before addressing the PCR brand details.

Manx Care provided a weekly breakdown of COVID-19 admissions from March 2020 to December 2022.

Total COVID-19 admissions were 243 in 2023 and 142 in 2024.

The total number of hospital admission episodes for any reason from March 2020 to December 2024 is 95,459.

Weeks with zero COVID-19 admissions were excluded from the weekly breakdown list.

The response was issued on 18 July 2025 regarding a request received on 25 June 2025.


Safety issues/ concerns raised

Summary: A request was made for all public safety concerns and actions taken at the Isle of Man airport over the past five years, specifically regarding air traffic control. The Department of Infrastructure refused to disclose the information, citing an absolute exemption under aviation safety reporting laws.

The request covered safety concerns at the airport for the past 5 years.

The Department of Infrastructure refused the request on 27 June 2025.

The refusal was based on Section 27(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The Civil Aviation (Occurrence Reporting) Order 2020 prohibits the disclosure of safety data.

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

Civil Aviation (Occurrence Reporting) Order 2020 Article 12


CAG minutes May 2024

Summary: The requester sought unredacted Clinical Advisory Group minutes and correspondence regarding COVID-19 vaccine safety discussions from May 2024 to June 2025, along with details on oversight committees. Manx Care responded that some information was provided, but not all requested data was held by the authority.

The request was received by Manx Care on 25 June 2025.

The outcome was determined on 14 November 2025 as 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The response letter is dated 21 July 2025.

The request specifically targeted minutes from the May 2024 CAG meeting and subsequent meetings up to June 2025.

The requester challenged previous redactions of names under Section 26, 35, and 36 of the Isle of Man FOI Act 2015.

76.26%
5 deaths
7 public FOIs
2021-2024
2 supporting papers
Section 26
Section 35
Section 36


Weight limits on roads in peel

Summary: The request sought weight limits for all roads in Peel, including the industrial park. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed specific tonnage restrictions for six road sections and confirmed that all other roads in the area are subject to a standard 38,000kg limit.

Specific weight restrictions apply to six road sections in Peel, including Ballaquane Road, Close Quane, East Quay, McLeods Field, Oak Road, and Peveril Avenue.

East Quay has the highest specific weight limit at 17.5 tonnes.

Five other specified road sections have a weight limit of 7.5 tonnes.

Roads not listed in the response are subject to the standard Isle of Man legislation limit of 38,000kg.

Some roads in Peel are also subject to the Long or Heavy Vehicles Order 2015.


Longest period spent on dental waiting list

Summary: The requester asked for the longest duration any individual has spent on a dental waiting list in the Isle of Man. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care following a 2021 restructuring.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested data on dental waiting list durations.

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

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


'Covid' Claims: Isle of Man Prison Jurby Isolation of A Wing Prisoners

Summary: A request was made for details regarding the isolation of six male prisoners at Jurby Prison in June 2025, including specific PCR testing protocols and evidence of contagion. The Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information, stating it is not held by them and likely resides with the Department of Home Affairs.

The request concerns the isolation of six male prisoners in A Wing at Jurby Prison in June 2025.

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

The authority suggests the information may be held by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

The request was received on 26 June 2025 and the response was issued on 9 July 2025.

The requester questioned the validity of PCR tests and cited potential breaches of the 2001 Human Rights Act.

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


Work carried out by offenders who have been given community service

Summary: The request sought details on the number of offenders on community service and the specific work carried out in the last 12 months. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed the total number of offenders and general categories of work but refused to provide specific project details, citing that compiling such data would require creating new information.

23 individuals received a Community Service Order between July 2024 and July 2025.

Work placements include Groupwork projects, individual placements with Third Sector organisations, and Local Authority work.

13 individuals are on solely 'Weekend Working Individual Projects'.

7 individuals participate in the Thursday Group via a Community Service Supervisor role.

1 individual is placed in a UK location.

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act (refusal to create or derive new information)


Interview Panel

Summary: The requester sought the names of the interview panel for the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man and clarification on political involvement. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the full list of panel members, confirming that one Member of the House of Keys participated in the process.

The interview panel for the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man consisted of three individuals.

Sarah Maltby MHK, a political figure, sat on the interview panel as the Political Member for Visit Isle of Man.

Deborah Heather, CEO of Visit Isle of Man, was a member of the panel.

Andrew Stewart, then Director of Policy & Strategy, was a member of the panel.

The appointment resulting from this process was Mr Andrew Mackness.


catchment areas

Summary: The requester asked for the number of children accepted into Henry Bloom Noble School outside their catchment area for the September 2025 intake. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture confirmed that two such requests were approved.

The request specifically concerned the September 2025 primary school intake.

The school in question is Henry Bloom Noble School.

Two out of catchment area requests were approved for this intake.

The authority responded on 8th July 2025.

The request was received on 27th June 2025.


MHK and MLC absences 2021 - 2025

No information sent - all held but exempt

Summary: The request sought a compiled table of authorized and unauthorized absences for MHKs and MLCs from October 2021 to June 2025, including reasons for absence. The authority refused to compile the data, directing the requester to existing public records, and withheld specific reasons for absence citing personal data exemptions.

The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald is not required to create or derive information by compiling existing records.

Absence data is already reasonably accessible via Votes and Proceedings and Hansard on the Tynwald website.

Specific reasons for leave of absence are withheld as they constitute personal data under Section 25 of the Act.

Information regarding off-Island parliamentary travel is published separately on the Tynwald website.

Data on Members leaving the Island for Government business is not held by the Clerk's Office.

Section 20 (Information already reasonably accessible)

Section 25 (Absolutely exempt personal information)


Department for Enterprise and Tax Avoidance-Linked Business Attraction

Summary: A request was made to the Department for Enterprise regarding its support for companies linked to tax avoidance between 2015 and 2024. The authority confirmed that no such companies were actively attracted, supported, or provided with financial assistance, and staff performance targets were not linked to these entities.

The Department for Enterprise did not actively attract or support companies known or suspected of tax avoidance or evasion between 2015 and 2024.

No financial assistance, grants, or relocation incentives were provided to companies linked to tax avoidance schemes.

Staff attraction from such companies was not included in departmental or individual performance targets.

Staff bonuses or performance-related pay were not linked to the successful attraction of businesses involved in tax avoidance.

The response references two previous FOI requests (4446657 and 4439481) regarding staff bonus payments.


Freedom of Information Request - Intrusive Surveillance Warrants Issue

Summary: The requester asked for the number of intrusive surveillance warrants authorized in 2024 and details on applications and approvals. The Department of Home Affairs withheld the information, citing an exemption because the data is scheduled for future publication in the Surveillance Commissioner's annual report.

The request was received on 30 June 2025 and responded to on 22 July 2025.

Information was withheld under section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act.

The requested data is held with a view to being published in the Surveillance Commissioner's 2024 annual report.

The annual report is expected to be released in October 2025.

The report will be laid before Tynwald and published on the commissioner's webpage.

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


Powers of Court Small Claims Clerks

Summary: The requester asked if Small Claims Clerks can issue High Court directions without a prior Court Order and requested statistics on how often this occurred in 2025. The General Registry clarified that clerks act under judicial instruction but stated they do not record the number of such emails sent.

Court clerks are officers of the court who discharge duties under the direction of a Deemster or Judicial Officer.

Emails containing case management directions are sent by clerks at the specific instruction of the presiding Deemster or Judicial Officer.

The General Registry does not record the number of emails sent by court clerks containing case management directions.

The request was received on 30 June 2025 and the response was issued on 13 July 2025.

The outcome of the request is classified as 'Information not held' regarding the specific statistics requested.


Isle of Man prison staffing, inmates and issues

Summary: The Department of Home Affairs provided annual inmate population figures from 2020 to 2024 and details on a new wing's occupancy, but refused to provide monthly breakdowns of violence, injuries, and lockdowns as the data does not exist in the requested format.

Total inmate population figures were provided annually for 2020 through 2024.

The authority stated that specific records for monthly violence, injuries, and lockdowns are not held.

Complying with the request for violence statistics would require creating new records or undertaking analysis.

The prison receives approximately 380 incident records per year covering all types of incidents.

The new wing has a maximum occupancy of 24 and currently houses 20 male inmates.

2020: 100 inmates
2021: 111 inmates
2022: 93 inmates
2023: 100 inmates
2024: 140.3 inmates
380 records per year
20 current inmates in new wing
24 maximum occupancy in new wing
Reference number 4765213
Date received: 2025-06-30
Outcome date: 2025-07-28

Information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps

Request would require creation or derivation of new records

Request would require research or analysis of existing information


Temporary Advocate Licences

Summary: A request was made for data on litigants in person successfully using foreign legal support without an Isle of Man advocate between 2016 and 2025. The General Registry responded that the information is not held and no further breakdown is available beyond the Annual Report.

The authority is the General Registry of the Isle of Man Courts of Justice.

The request covered a 10-year period from 2016 to 2025.

The outcome was 'Information not held' as the authority could not find the specific data after reasonable steps.

The requester noted only 19 judgments were listed on the judgments.im website for this topic.

The response provided a link to the most recent Annual Report but stated no further breakdown exists.


Job Evaluation Reference Numbers and relevant policies (Manx Care)

Summary: The requester asked for an explanation of the coding structure of Manx Care Job Evaluation Reference Numbers and copies of relevant revaluation policies. Manx Care disclosed the specific meaning of each segment of the reference number and provided a link to the publicly available Job Evaluation Appeal Procedure.

The first four numbers of the reference code represent the sequential order of the job description created (e.g., 1268 is the 1268th job).

The fifth and sixth characters indicate the version number of the job description (e.g., v1, v2).

The letters 'JE' stand for Job Evaluation, indicating the role has been reviewed through the standard process.

The last two numbers represent the year the role was created (e.g., '23' for 2023).

When a job is updated, only the version number increases while the base number and year remain the same.


Derby Square road and pavement last renewal

Summary: A request was made for the exact dates of the last proper replacement of roads and pavements in Derby Square, but the Department of Infrastructure responded that this information is not held.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold complete records of infrastructure resurfacing projects prior to 2012.

Derby Square is not included in the resurfacing records available from 2012 onwards.

Records regarding patching, repairs, and other highway works in the area can be provided upon request.

The request was received on 30 June 2025 and the response was issued on 18 July 2025.

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


Fire Service Cardiac & Cars

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on cardiac arrest responses and details regarding unmarked fire service vehicles. The authority disclosed the number and purpose of unmarked vehicles but refused to provide cardiac arrest statistics as it would require creating new records.

The Fire and Rescue Service operates four unmarked response vehicles.

Unmarked vehicles are used by the Senior Incident Command Group for 24/7 tactical and strategic cover.

The Fire Service attends cardiac arrests as both first responders and additional resources to the Ambulance Service.

The request for cardiac arrest statistics was refused because compiling the data would require creating new records or analysis.

Unmarked vehicles are used to save costs where the expected frequency of emergency response is lower.

Requirement to create or derive new records from existing information

Requirement to undertake research or analysis of held information


PFAs, new EU limit and blood test results

Summary: The request sought information on PFAS water assessments, EU limit compliance strategies, and blood test data from the Manx Utilities Authority. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, providing a detailed Certificate of Analysis for drinking water samples from Douglas WTW but did not supply the requested strategic or demographic information.

The Manx Utilities Authority provided a Certificate of Analysis for drinking water sampled at Douglas WTW on 02/06/2025.

All tested PFAS compounds in the provided sample were below the detection limit or recorded as 0.0000 ug/l.

The response outcome was 'Some information sent but not all held', indicating missing data on strategies and blood tests.

The analysis was conducted by United Utilities Water Limited at the Lingley Mere Laboratory in Warrington.

Some test results were marked with an asterisk indicating potential reliability issues due to elapsed time between sampling and analysis.


Statistics on Road Traffic Safety Relating to Proposed 20mph Limits

Summary: The requester asked for Isle of Man-specific data and impact assessments supporting the proposed 20mph speed limit rollout, but the Department of Infrastructure stated it does not hold this information as the policy was mandated by Tynwald.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested data or statistical analysis regarding the 20mph policy.

The policy to convert non-20mph residential roads to 20mph was mandated by Tynwald, not developed by the Department.

No impact assessments were carried out by the Department prior to the implementation of the 20mph speed limits.

Requests for information on policy formation and justification should be directed to Tynwald.

The Department provided links to published Tynwald questions and answers concerning the 20mph changes as an alternative source of information.


Reyart Vradda

Summary: The requester asked for correspondence regarding material imports at the Reayrt Vradda site between January 2022 and July 2025. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture released some documents but withheld personal information under an absolute exemption.

The request was received on 2 July 2025 and responded to on 17 July 2025.

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

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

Information was withheld because it constitutes personal data of individuals other than the requester.

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

2 July 2025
17 July 2025
1st Jan 2022
4770961
Section 25(b)(i)&(ii)
Article 5
Article 6
2018

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

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018


Planning Conditions for Willaston Development (No. 20/01220/B)

Summary: The request sought all documents regarding compliance with planning conditions for the Willaston Apartments development, specifically bat/bird surveys and tree protection plans. The authority released some correspondence and reports but redacted significant portions of the email chain, resulting in a partial exemption outcome.

The planning application reference is 20/01220/B for Willaston Apartments.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) received the request on 2025-07-02.

The response was issued on 2025-07-30 with 85 pages across 2 documents.

Arboricultural monitoring was conducted by Ben Brooker of trees.im in September and October 2022.

Site manager correspondence from NK Construction confirms tree protection fencing was in place.


Tynwald Members to Pay For Parking

Summary: The requester asked for the parking policy or letter regarding Tynwald Members paying for parking, and the Department of Infrastructure disclosed the full 'Government Car Parking Policy- Tynwald Members' document.

Tynwald Members are required to pay for parking at Government buildings starting May 1, 2025.

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

Members are limited to one parking permit per person which must be displayed and paid for.

Enforcement of the policy will be carried out through fixed penalty notices issued by the Department of Infrastructure.

Payment can be made annually or via monthly instalments deducted from the Member's pay.


Laws, Regulations and Restrictions Relating to Harbour Areas

Summary: The applicant requested documentation regarding environmental and operational restrictions for commercial use of Ramsey Harbour quayside adjacent to residential properties between January 2020 and present. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture partially disclosed relevant legislation under the Water Pollution Act 1993 but cited Section 20 to withhold information deemed reasonably accessible by other means.

The request was refined to focus specifically on Ramsey Harbour quayside infrastructure adjacent to residential areas, excluding water-based zones and marina developments.

The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) regulates deposits in the sea under Part 2 of the Water Pollution Act 1993, not DEFA.

DEFA's Environmental Protection Unit regulates water pollution under Part 1 of the Water Pollution Act 1993, but this does not cover discharges from vessels.

The authority contacted the applicant twice in July 2025 to seek clarification before issuing the final response.

The response was issued on 19 August 2025, covering a timeframe from January 2020 to the present.

Section 20 – Information accessible to applicant by other means


Why has the short pier by Peel Castle been closed for over a year?

Summary: The requester asked for the rationale and documentation behind the closure of the short pier by Peel Castle, which the Department of Infrastructure attributed to subsidence damage and safety concerns regarding heavy vehicle parking. The authority disclosed that no formal risk assessment or closure order was issued as the decision was made mutually on-site, and confirmed that repair designs are complete while awaiting funding.

The Castle Jetty was closed due to subsidence damage and a large crack at the end of the structure.

Closure was mutually agreed between the Harbours and Highway Services divisions to prevent heavy vehicles and public access.

No written risk assessment was undertaken as the decision was made on-site.

No formal closure order or Notice to Mariners was issued.

Repair designs have been finalized, and a business case is being prepared to seek capital funding from the Treasury.


Road Traffic Collisions at Church Bends since 2020

Summary: The Parish of Malew and Santan requested detailed statistics on road traffic collisions at Church Bends since 2020, but the Department of Home Affairs stated it does not hold the specific data required to fulfill the request.

The Department of Home Affairs refused the request under Section 11(3)a of the Act because the information is not held.

The Isle of Man Constabulary is a separate entity, and police records must be requested directly from them.

The Communications Division searched the CAD system but could only define incidents by road rather than by individual bend.

The CAD search recorded 1 collision in 2020 and 4 collisions in 2024 for the relevant road.

The request was received on 2025-07-08 and the outcome was issued on 2025-07-25.

Section 11(3)a of the Act (practical refusal reason: information not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps)


Current numbers on hospital waiting lists

Summary: The requester asked for specific waiting list numbers and delays for hip, knee, and cataract operations for Isle of Man residents. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating the detailed data is held by Manx Care, though they possess high-level statistics not broken down by procedure.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the specific procedure-level waiting list data requested.

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

The Department holds high-level statistics for Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology but not broken down by specific operation type.

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

The separation of policy (Department) and service delivery (Manx Care) prevents the Department from holding this specific data.

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


Fairness at Work upheld complaints

Summary: The requester asked for details regarding disciplinary actions and personal attributes of employees involved in four upheld Fairness at Work complaints between 2021 and 2025. The Cabinet Office refused to disclose any information, citing an absolute exemption for personal data under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The request concerned four Fairness at Work complaints with 'upheld' outcomes between January 2021 and May 2025.

The authority refused to provide any of the requested information regarding standards letters, disciplinary actions, or employee details.

The refusal was based on the information being classified as personal data of individuals other than the requester.

Disclosure was deemed to contravene data protection principles under the General Data Protection Regulation as applied in the Isle of Man.

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

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


The number of students taking both English literature and language

Summary: The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided data on the number of students at Castle Rushen High School taking English Literature and Language GCSEs from 2023 to 2025, along with the percentage of students taking both subjects. The response also detailed the percentage of GCSE English lessons covered by supply staff or non-specialists over the same period.

2025 exam figures are projected based on the current cohort.

The percentage of English Language students also taking English Literature increased from 44% in 2023 to 59% in 2024.

Cover supervisors are defined as Senior Education Support Officers who are not qualified teachers.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, 18.54% of lessons were taught by a trainee teacher as planned lessons rather than absence cover.

The total percentage of lessons requiring cover peaked at 19.63% in the 2024-2025 academic year.


Sexual abuse of children under 5 yrs old

Summary: The requester asked for annual statistics on sexual abuse cases involving children under 5, including prosecutions and staff training numbers, for the years 2020 to 2025. Manx Care provided data on general abuse referrals, specific sexual abuse referrals from June 2023 onwards, and Child Protection Plan figures, but withheld detailed historical data for 2020-2023 due to the excessive cost of manual review and redirected prosecution data to the police.

Specific data on sexual abuse referrals is only available from June 2023 onwards due to changes in recording categories.

Manx Care refused to manually review 2020-2023 records to extract specific sexual abuse data as it would exceed 18 hours of work.

Prosecution statistics are held by the Isle of Man Constabulary, not Manx Care.

All qualified social workers receive mandatory training on Child Sexual Abuse, with additional specialized courses offered in 2022 and 2023.

The number of children placed on Child Protection Plans for sexual abuse ranged from 2 to 6 annually between 2020 and 2025.

2025: 74 sexual abuse referrals (up to July)

2023: 60 sexual abuse referrals (June-December)

2025: 5 children on Child Protection Plan (Sexual Abuse)

2024: 2 children on Child Protection Plan (Sexual Abuse)

2023: 2 children on Child Protection Plan (Sexual Abuse)

2022: 4 children on Child Protection Plan (Sexual Abuse)

2021: 6 children on Child Protection Plan (Sexual Abuse)

2020: 2 children on Child Protection Plan (Sexual Abuse)

25 attendees at Intra-Familial Sexual Abuse training in November 2022

18 hours of work threshold for exemption

Section 8(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (exemption for creating, deriving, or substantially compiling information)


Alderhey and Great Ormond Street Medical Negligence

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Manx children referred to Alder Hey and Great Ormond Street hospitals since 2010, including instances of harm or medication overdoses. Manx Care responded that the information is not held due to a lack of reliable data from 2010 and an inability to identify children born to Manx parents.

Manx Care does not hold reliable data regarding referrals dating back to 2010.

There is no existing reporting system to identify children born to Manx parents.

Data on children cared for by tertiary hospitals is submitted via the Contracts Team.

The authority suggests the requester contact Alder Hey and Great Ormond Street directly.

Tertiary hospitals cannot advise whether referred children were born to Manx parents.


Prison officer retention

Summary: The requester asked for the number of prison officers who joined and left the Isle of Man Prison over the past six years. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed that data for 2020-2025 is available in a previous FOI response, while data for 2019 was provided as an attached document.

The request covered prison officer retention data for the six years prior to July 2025.

Information for the years 2020 through 2025 was directed to a previously published request (Ref: 4575985).

Information for the year 2019 was provided as an attached document titled 'Prison Staff Data (2019)'.

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

The request was formally closed on 22 July 2025.


Prosecutions for parking tickets

Summary: The requester asked the General Registry for statistics on prosecutions, convictions, fines, and acquittals related to non-payment of DOI parking tickets between 2019 and 2024. The authority responded that the answer to all questions was zero, indicating no such prosecutions occurred during the specified period.

The request was received on 2025-07-10 and responded to on 2025-07-14.

The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) previously referred the request to the General Registry as they did not hold the information.

The General Registry confirmed there were zero prosecutions for non-payment of DOI parking tickets in 2024.

There were zero prosecutions for non-payment of DOI parking tickets in each year from 2019 to 2023.

Consequently, there were zero convictions, zero fines imposed, and zero acquittals or discontinuances for these specific offenses.


KWC Statistical Data held by DESC

Summary: A request was made for statistical data on King William's College and The Buchan School from 2017/18 to 2024/25, but the appeal was not upheld; the response provided detailed Annual Return data for King William's College for the 2019/20 academic year only.

The FOI appeal regarding statistical data for KWC and The Buchan School was not upheld on 2025-09-10.

The disclosed document is an Annual Return for King William's College for the 2019/20 academic year.

Total pupil enrollment at KWC for 2019/20 was 381, comprising 203 males and 178 females.

There were 97 boarding pupils at KWC in 2019/20, with 54 males and 43 females.

The school reported 49 pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs.


Class sizes to teacher allocation

Summary: The requester asked for Year 5 and 6 class sizes and teacher allocations for primary schools for the 2024-25 academic year. The Department of Education provided data for the upcoming 2025-26 year but noted that some 2024-25 figures could not be obtained until September 2025 due to the summer holidays.

The response covers the 2025-26 academic year rather than the requested 2024-25 year for some data.

Bunscoill Ghaelgagh did not provide any information regarding class sizes or teacher numbers.

Several schools operate mixed-age classes (e.g., Year 5/6 or Year 4/5) rather than single-year cohorts.

Teacher allocations vary significantly, with some schools using part-time staff or fractional Full Time Equivalent (FTE) numbers.

The authority stated that remaining figures for the requested period would be available after schools reopen in September 2025.


Summary: A request was made for details on Manx Care's use of immigration pathways for healthcare staffing, including costs, contracts, and workforce data from January 2024. The authority responded with an outcome of 'Some information sent but not all held', though the provided text cuts off before detailing specific disclosures or refusals.

The request covers the period from 01 January 2024 to the present.

The request seeks information on visa routes, financial expenditure, third-party agencies, and workforce statistics.

The response was issued on 1 September 2025.

The official outcome is recorded as 'Some information sent but not all held'.

The response document contains 9 pages and 1 document.

01 January 2024
10 July 2025
1 September 2025
9 pages
1 document
Case ID 4788681


Work visas issued FY ended 31 March 2025

Summary: The request sought detailed statistics on work visas issued in the Isle of Man for the financial year ending 31 March 2025, broken down by category, nationality, salary, sector, and role. The Treasury partially upheld the request, providing comprehensive tables for visa categories, nationalities, and sectors, though salary and sponsor sector data totals were lower than the overall visa count.

A total of 1,082 work visas were issued between 01/04/2024 and 31/03/2025.

The 'Worker Migrant' category accounted for the highest number of visas with 616 issued.

Filipino nationals received the most visas (240), followed by South Africans (177) and Indians (113).

Salary data was provided for 906 applicants, with the £20,000-£24,999 band being the most common.

The majority of visas (880) were issued to the private sector, compared to 114 for the public sector.


Work visas issued 3 months to 30 June 2025

Summary: The request sought detailed statistics on work visas issued in the Isle of Man between April and June 2025, broken down by category, nationality, salary, sector, and role. The Treasury disclosed data on visa categories and salary bands but withheld specific nationality counts due to data protection exemptions regarding personal identification.

A total of 106 work visas were issued between 1 April 2025 and 30 June 2025.

The majority of visas (70) were issued under the 'Worker Migrant' category.

Salary data was provided for 89 applicants, with the highest concentration (27) in the £25,000 - £29,999 band.

Information on specific nationalities was withheld to prevent the identification of individuals.

Data regarding public/private sector breakdown and specific roles was not included in the disclosed tables.

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

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

Risk of identification of individuals due to small sample sizes per nationality


Applications by immigration route FY 2025

Summary: The request sought immigration application and visa issuance data for the financial year ending March 2025; while application data was withheld due to pending publication, visa issuance statistics were fully disclosed.

The Treasury withheld application data under Section 41 of the FOI Act because it is scheduled for publication in September 2025.

Visa issuance data for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 was provided in the response.

A total of 3,119 visas were issued across all categories during the specified period.

The 'Worker Migrant' category accounted for the highest number of visas issued with 615.

The request was received on 11 July 2025 and the outcome was determined on 29 July 2025.

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


Applications by immigration route 3 months to 30 June 2025

Summary: The request sought a summary of immigration applications and visas issued between April and June 2025, to which the Treasury responded by providing partial data while redacting specific details to protect personal information.

The request was received on 11 July 2025 and responded to on 28 July 2025.

The data covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025.

Appendix 1 was attached containing summaries of applications received and visas issued.

Part of the information was withheld due to the risk of identifying individuals.

The Treasury cited the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as the basis for the exemption.

Personal data protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)


Monty Halls' Big Blue Bag initiative and ambassadorial role

Summary: The request sought details on delays to the 'Big Blue Bag' marine conservation initiative, correspondence with ambassador Monty Halls, and procurement compliance for his £20,000 contract. The authority released partial information including strategy documents and email chains but withheld specific correspondence and procurement details under exemptions.

Visit Isle of Man announced a partnership with Monty Halls for the 'Big Blue Bag' initiative in October 2024.

The ambassadorial role was agreed upon for a 12-month period totaling £20,000.

The initiative was scheduled to launch in Spring 2025 but was still listed as 'coming soon' in July 2025.

The response included an 'Influencer strategy' PDF and email chains regarding the partnership.

Specific correspondence between Visit Isle of Man and Monty Halls was withheld.


Ever-growing dental waiting list

Summary: The requester asked for the longest duration any individual has spent on the dental waiting list in the Isle of Man. Manx Care disclosed that as of 30 June 2025, the maximum wait was 2,099 days for an adult and 1,259 days for a child.

The request was received on 15 July 2025 and responded to on 16 July 2025.

The data provided covers the status of the dental waiting list as of 30 June 2025.

The longest wait recorded for an adult on the list is 2,099 days.

The longest wait recorded for a child on the list is 1,259 days.

The average waiting time is 550 days for adults and 525 days for children.


Measles

Summary: A request was made for year-by-year statistics on measles-related deaths in the Isle of Man over the last 30 years, but Manx Care responded that they do not hold this information.

The request asked for the number of children and adults who died from measles annually for the last 30 years.

Manx Care stated they do not hold or cannot find the requested information after taking reasonable steps.

The authority suggested contacting the Cabinet Office Public Health department for infectious disease data.

The request was received on 15 July 2025 and closed on 4 August 2025.

The response references the Freedom of Information Act 2015 regarding review rights.


Unmarked road ambulance vehicles

Summary: A request was made regarding the purchase, cost, and allocation of unmarked Volvo cars for the Isle of Man road ambulance service. Manx Care disclosed that two vehicles were purchased in 2024 for management command roles, but stated that specific cost and modification data is held by the Department of Infrastructure (DOI).

No unmarked Volvo cars were purchased in the 2025 financial year.

Two unmarked Volvo cars were purchased in 2024.

The vehicles are allocated to the management team for command roles and on-call duties.

The cars are modified with blue light fitments.

Total purchase costs and modification costs are held by the DOI shared fleet services, not Manx Care.

Information not held by the public authority


OHR: Copy of Principal Clinical Psychologist JD & PS

Summary: The requester asked for the job description and person specification for a Principal Clinical Psychologist position advertised in December 2015, along with confirmation of appointment. The Cabinet Office disclosed all requested information, providing the full job description and person specification documents.

The request was made to the Office of Human Resources within the Cabinet Office.

The position was for a Principal Clinical Psychologist within the Crisis & Inpatient Recovery Service.

The advertised role required HCPC registration and a postgraduate doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.

The job description outlines duties including complex psychological assessments and evidence-based treatments.

The authority confirmed that all information was sent to the requester.

Job Evaluation Reference No: 0426v5/JE/15


Education Support Staff

Summary: A request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for statistics on education support staff employment types and payment schedules for both staff and teachers. The authority disclosed specific headcounts for full-time and part-time support staff and confirmed that all salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

There are 28 full-time education support staff permanently employed with salaries not paid pro rata.

There are 615 part-time education support staff permanently employed with salaries paid pro rata.

Education support staff salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Teacher salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.


New employment positions created in last five years

Summary: The request sought data on new government employment positions created over the last five financial years, specifically asking for a departmental breakdown. The Cabinet Office disclosed that precise data on 'new' roles versus amended roles is not captured, but provided tables showing the net increase in open positions by department for each financial year from 2020 to 2025.

The Office of Human Resources cannot distinguish between creating a post for new work versus amending an existing post or creating duplicates for leave cover.

Position counts are not considered an accurate indicator of workforce size compared to Full Time Equivalent (FTE) measures.

The response includes tables showing the number of open positions existing on 31 March each year that did not exist the previous year.

The Department of Health and Social Care showed the highest number of new positions in 2020 (278), followed by a significant drop in subsequent years.

The figures attributed to the Chief Minister regarding 1800 jobs likely refer to the whole economy or specific payroll definitions rather than the OHR position count methodology.


Douglas School Intake and Out of Catchment Applications

Summary: A request was made for intake numbers, class sizes, and out-of-catchment application data for three primary schools in the Isle of Man for 2022-2024. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture directed the requester to public open data for school rolls but did not provide specific out-of-catchment statistics or capacity assessments in the response text.

The request covered Kewaigue, Braddan, and Willaston Primary Schools.

School roll data for September 2022, 2023, and 2024 is available on the Department's open data website.

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

Specific numbers for out-of-catchment applications received and accepted were not provided in the text.

Current assessed capacity figures for reception classes were not explicitly stated in the response.

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


Summary: The requester asked for data on the percentage of 100% Manx meat served in primary schools over the last three years and the reasons for any shortfall. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that it does not hold the specific information requested, though it clarified that while all meat is sourced from local suppliers, it is not guaranteed to be Manx due to supply chain availability.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture does not hold the specific data on the percentage of 100% Manx meat procured.

All fresh meat for primary school meals is purchased from local suppliers.

All frozen meat and meat products are purchased from local suppliers.

Local sourcing does not guarantee the meat is Manx as availability depends on the Manx meat supply chain.

The request was received on 17 July 2025 and the response was issued on 13 August 2025.


Advice to Douglas City Council - burial of post cremation metals

Summary: The applicant requested details regarding DEFA's advice to Douglas City Council that a Waste Management Licence is not required for burying post-cremation metals. DEFA disclosed the relevant legislation consulted and specific extracts from the Cremation Regulations 2000, citing Section 20 to withhold full lists and extracts as they are publicly accessible.

DEFA advised Douglas City Council that a Waste Management Licence is not required for the burial of post-cremation metals.

Crematoria are regulated under the Cremation Act 1957 rather than the Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations 2000.

The response cites Section 20 of the FOI Act to refuse providing full lists and extracts of legislation already available to the public.

Relevant legislation includes the Public Health Act 1990, Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations 2000, Cremation Act 1957, and Cremation Regulations 2000.

The response includes an extract of Regulation 15 regarding the disposal of ashes from the Cremation Regulations 2000.


To gather documentary evidence of breaches and approvals

Summary: The requester sought documentary evidence regarding private practice authorizations, compliance reports, and conflict-of-interest declarations for radiology consultants from the Department of Health and Social Care. The Department responded that it does not hold the specific information requested, citing that individual authorizations and conflict-of-interest data are managed by Manx Care, and no specific compliance reporting on private practice is required under the Operational Mandate.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold individualized instructions authorizing specific private practice activity under Section 18 of the Manx Care Act.

The Department provided a singular instruction to Manx Care allowing private practice activities provided they do not impede statutory functions.

The Department does not require Manx Care to provide compliance reporting on private-practice activities as part of the Operational Mandate.

Conflict-of-interest information and related meeting minutes for Manx Care employees are not held by the Department.

The requester is advised to submit future requests for this specific information directly to Manx Care.

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


FOI Request - RPA/RPS Correspondence and Private Practice Oversight

Summary: The requester asked for correspondence regarding radiation protection and private practice oversight between Manx Care's RPA/RPS and the Executive Team. The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request, stating they do not hold the information as it is likely held by Manx Care.

The request was made under the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Isle of Man).

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

The information is likely 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 directly to Manx Care.


Summary: The request sought correspondence and oversight documents regarding private-practice imaging sessions at Manx Care from 2021 to present, but the authority provided a 2021 annual radiation safety report covering the period 2019-2021 instead, with part of the information exempt.

The response includes an IRS Annual Report for Nobles Hospital covering the period 1st June 2019 to 31st May 2021.

In 2020, the statutory 2 mSv dose investigation level for whole body exposure was exceeded by a Nuclear Medicine staff member.

Extremity dose investigation levels were exceeded in both 2019 and 2020 for Nuclear Medicine staff.

Unusually high doses in Radiology in 2019 were attributed to cargo x-ray machines scanning packages despite x-ray sensitive labels.

Dose sharing cooperation exists between Manx Care and Manx Medical Limited (MML) for employees working at both sites.


Public Sector Equality Duty - Youth Service

Summary: The requester asked for evidence of the Public Sector Equality Duty compliance for the Isle of Man Youth Service, specifically seeking Equality Impact Assessments. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded with partial information, providing details on specific youth clubs and general guidance on equality duties, while withholding some documents under exemptions.

The response references specific youth services including an LGBTQ+ club and a PHAB club for special education referrals.

Compliance is governed by the IOM Equality Act (2017) and Section 36 of the Education Act 2001.

The authority outlined seven principles for fulfilling equality duties, including knowledge, timeliness, and proper record keeping.

Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) must be proportionate to the service size, resources, and potential impact on protected groups.

The response explicitly states that filling out an EIA template alone does not meet the legal requirements of the equality duty.

Part exempt (specific exemption clauses not detailed in the provided text)


IOM TT Feature Film

Summary: The requester asked for the number of parties interested in producing an Isle of Man TT feature film in the last three years and a copy of a contract between Box to Box and the Department for Enterprise. The authority disclosed that nine parties expressed interest but confirmed that no contractual agreement exists between Box to Box and the Department.

Nine parties have expressed interest in producing a feature film about the Isle of Man TT Races since January 2023.

There is no contractual agreement between Box to Box and the Department for Enterprise to produce a feature film.

The request was received on 22 July 2025 and concluded on 7 August 2025.

The response took twenty minutes to complete.

All information requested was provided or clarified as non-existent.

9
January 2023
22 July 2025
7 August 2025
twenty minutes


Meningitis recorded cases

Summary: A request for monthly meningitis case data from 2021 to 2022 broken down by age 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 meningitis data.

The information is likely 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 request was received on 22 July 2025 and the response was issued on 7 August 2025.

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

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


Number of meningitis cases recorded by school

Summary: A request for a breakdown of meningitis cases in specific schools between July 2021 and December 2022 was refused by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture. The authority cited exemptions regarding personal data protection and the requirement to create new information from existing records.

The request covered seven specific schools including Cronk y Berry Primary and St Ninian's High School.

The Department refused the request under Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) as the data constitutes absolutely exempt personal information.

Disclosure was deemed to contravene data protection principles under the General Data Protection Regulation.

A secondary refusal reason cited Section 11(3)(b) because fulfilling the request would require creating or deriving new information.

The final outcome date for the request was 28 July 2025.

July 2021
December 2022
22 July 2025
28 July 2025
15 August 2025
1 October 2025
4811774
Section 25(b)(i)&(ii)
Section 11(3)(b)
Article 5
Article 6

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

Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018 - Article 5 and Article 6

Section 11(3)(b) - Not required to create or derive information


FOI Request - Litigation History of Manx Care Radiology Department

Summary: A request was made for a complete list of litigation history involving Manx Care's Radiology Department from 2016 to 2025, including case details and supporting documents. The authority responded that the information is not held and cannot be found after taking reasonable steps.

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

The refusal reason is that the authority does not hold the requested information or cannot find it after reasonable steps.

The request covered court actions (civil, criminal, or regulatory) from 1 January 2016 to the date of the request.

The authority suggested contacting the Attorney General's Chambers for potential assistance.

The response was issued on 6 August 2025 regarding a request received on 21 July 2025.


NDA between government department and an i divide allowed manx citizen

Neither confirm or deny information held

Summary: The requester asked for details on Non-Disclosure Agreements and correspondence between the Department of Infrastructure and a specific individual regarding disabled access to public transport in 2021. The authority refused to confirm or deny holding the information due to data protection exemptions and stated that specific correspondence could not be located.

The request was received on 22 July 2025 and responded to on 11 August 2025.

The Department of Infrastructure applied a 'neither confirm nor deny' refusal under Section 19 of the Act.

The refusal was based on Section 25(2)(b)(i) & (ii) exemptions regarding personal data and GDPR principles.

The authority stated it could not locate correspondence between the DOI and the individual between 1 January 2021 and 26 April 2021.

The requester has the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner if dissatisfied with the outcome.

Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Neither confirm nor deny)

Section 25(2)(b)(i) & (ii) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Personal data)

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

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


Waiting list information for orthopaedics.

Summary: A request for orthopaedic waiting list statistics and prioritisation criteria was made to Manx Care, resulting in the disclosure of patient volumes, clinical definitions, and partial waiting time data as of July 2025.

As of July 2025, there were 164 patients awaiting a first outpatient appointment, 23 awaiting day case procedures, and 48 awaiting inpatient procedures.

Clinical prioritisation categories include Two Week Wait (suspected cancers), Urgent (within 6 weeks), and Routine (all other referrals).

Average waiting time from referral to first appointment is 13 weeks for routine cases and 4 weeks for urgent cases.

Manx Care cannot provide waiting times from first appointment to treatment due to a lack of functionality in their patient administration system.

Waiting times from 'Decision to Treat' to treatment are available, ranging from 9 weeks (median routine day case) to 39 weeks (average urgent day case).

A business case for enabling Referral to Treatment (RTT) monitoring is pending a funding decision by the DHSC and Treasury.


Wind farm costs further to FOI 4660353

Summary: The request sought correspondence and financial data regarding the onshore wind farm project and Earystane plantation land valuation from May 2025 onwards. The Treasury released partial email extracts but withheld specific financial and land valuation details under section 30 exemptions to protect economic interests.

The request was a supplementary follow-up to FOI reference 4660353.

Information was requested covering the period from 15 May 2025 to 23 July 2025.

Manx Utilities confirmed ongoing discussions with DEFA regarding land acquisition and value.

Duplicated information in the provided email extracts was removed before release.

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

Section 30 of the Act (prejudice to economic and financial interests of the island)


CCGT

Summary: The requester asked for the estimated fuel cost per MWh for the Pulrose power station in both combined-cycle and open-cycle modes. The Manx Utilities Authority responded by providing broad brush estimates based on assumed thermal efficiencies and gas transport costs, noting that actual costs vary with load and volatile gas prices.

The response was issued by the Manx Utilities Authority on 7 August 2025.

Fuel costs are described as a function of natural gas price and thermal efficiency, which varies by load.

The provided figures are marginal costs covering fuel only, excluding operating and maintenance costs.

The authority clarified that the estimates are illustrative and unlikely to match actual marginal costs at any given time.

Gas pricing is volatile and purchased through various structures including daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal contracts.


changes to the MDC Shareholder Agreement

Summary: The requester asked for copies of changes to the 2021 MDC Shareholder Agreement, citing a clause that supposedly mandates public disclosure. The Treasury responded that no information was sent because the requested documents are already reasonably accessible on the government website.

The request was made on 2025-07-24 and responded to on 2025-07-30.

The Treasury refused to send the documents under Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The refusal was based on the information already being reasonably accessible to the public.

The documents are available for download on the Isle of Man Government website under the Treasury department section.

The requester referenced paragraph 20 of the Shareholder Agreement claiming consent for publication.

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


Snuff the Wind

Summary: The applicant requested data proving that the closure of Snuff the Wind stopped silting in Peel harbour, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture refused to provide new information.

The request was received on 2025-07-24 and responded to on 2025-08-05.

The authority cited Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

The requested information is already available via a previous FOI disclosure (Case ID 4662882).

No new documents were sent as the information is reasonably accessible by other means.

The applicant was directed to the Isle of Man Government FOI Disclosure Log.

Section 20: Information accessible to applicant by other means


amount of children being caused harm by British Hospital

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on Manx children referred to UK hospitals and any harm suffered there since 2015. Manx Care responded that the information is not held and cannot be provided.

Manx Care does not hold data on the nationality of children referred to Alder Hey or Great Ormond Street Hospitals.

The authority cannot confirm how many referred children suffered harm or medication overdoses.

The requester was advised to contact the UK tertiary hospitals directly for harm statistics.

The UK hospitals are unable to verify if patients were born to Manx parents.

This response mirrors a previous refusal for FOI case 4784637.

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


Isle of Man Prison

Summary: The request sought details on the cessation of off-island prison training and monthly control and restraint staffing levels since 2020. The authority confirmed off-island training stopped in 2018 and could not provide historical correspondence, while disclosing that no mandated staffing levels exist and providing KPI data for staff up-to-date with training.

All off-island Prison Officer Entry Level Training (POELT) ceased in 2018.

Correspondence regarding the 2018 POELT decision is no longer retained due to staff turnover.

There are no mandated staffing levels for Control and Restraint (C&R) as the service can be outsourced.

As of September 2025, 85% of operational staff are up to date with C&R refresher training against an 80% KPI.

C&R training was suspended during specific periods in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Information not held or cannot be found after taking reasonable steps


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Summary: A request was made for a mental health needs analysis report conducted by Tamlyn Cairns Partnership at the Isle of Man prison on behalf of Manx Care. 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 concerns a Health Needs Analysis report on the mental health of prisoners.

The report was conducted by Tamlyn Cairns Partnership on behalf of Manx Care.

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

The request was received on 29 July 2025 and responded to on 7 August 2025.

The Department advises the requester to submit a new request to Manx Care.

4834833
29 July 2025
7 August 2025
16th September 2024
1 April 2021
Section 11(3)a
Rule 34


Health and Social Care Ombudsman Report 2025

Request lapsed - requested information not provided

Summary: The requester asked for the receipt date and publication location of the 2025 Health and Social Care Ombudsman annual report, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to disclose this specific information citing an exemption for future publication.

The request was deemed 'qualified exempt' under Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 because the information is scheduled for future public release.

The HSCOB annual report must be delivered to the Department by 31 August of the completion year.

The Department is required to publish the report within one month of it being laid before Tynwald.

The previous 2023/24 report was delivered on 14 August 2024 and laid before Tynwald on 21 January 2025.

The request was officially closed on 21 August 2025.

31st March 2025
31st of August
14th August 2024
21st January 2025
21 August 2025
31 July 2025
4839086
Section 41
Section 15
one month

Section 41 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information for future publication)


Public access to manx case law

Summary: The requester inquired about public access to Isle of Man case law, specifically regarding responsibility, restrictions compared to legal professionals, and digitalization plans. The General Registry confirmed that the public has equal access to case law as legal professionals, with judgments available online since circa 2010 and earlier reports in the Tynwald Library.

The Judiciary determines which judgments are published on judgments.im, while Lexis Nexis selects cases for the Manx Law Reports.

Members of the public have the same access to Manx case law as members of the legal profession.

Judgments.im contains all judgments with legal precedents given since approximately 2010.

Earlier judgments are published in the Manx Law Reports and are available to the public in the Tynwald Library.

Certain judgments may be restricted or anonymized, particularly those containing the names of children.


Request for anonymised EMS operational data for academic research

Summary: A researcher requested anonymised EMS operational data for 2022-2024 to develop AI forecasting models, but Manx Care could not provide the data in the requested format due to system limitations, instead supplying a partial dataset containing beat, accept time, and response time.

The request was made on 2025-07-31 and responded to on 2025-09-04.

Manx Care refused the specific request under section 11(3)a of the Act because the information was not held in the requested format.

The authority explained that their system does not allow addresses to be separated into just area codes.

A partial dataset was provided containing Beat, Accept Time, and Response Time columns.

The response included 639 pages across 2 documents.

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


Daily Operations Meeting Notes

Summary: A request for Daily Operations Meeting Notes and correspondence regarding working agreements at the prison between 2016 and 2023 was refused by the Department of Home Affairs. The authority determined that fulfilling the request would require substantial compilation and collation of over 1,800 documents, which is not required under the Freedom of Information Act.

The request covered the period from 20th March 2016 to 12th July 2023.

The Department of Home Affairs confirmed holding 1837 sets of daily meeting notes.

An additional 7 years of agendas and minutes across multiple platforms were identified.

The request was refused because it would exceed a reasonable level of collation.

The response was issued on 19 August 2025.

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

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

Substantial compilation or collation exemption


UCM Degree Courses - Viability Metrics etc

Summary: The requester sought viability metrics, ministerial correspondence, and qualitative reports regarding UCM degree courses for 2023-26 following the withdrawal of the History and Heritage course. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture provided application statistics and conversion data but confirmed it does not hold the requested ministerial correspondence or qualitative reports.

The History and Heritage degree course was withdrawn for the 2025-26 academic year.

UCM uses metrics such as conversion rates, progression rates, achievement rates, and residential status to determine course viability.

Application statistic reports and conversion information for 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 were released.

Information regarding non-degree courses within the released documents was redacted.

The authority does not hold information passed to the DESC Minister concerning withdrawn courses or qualitative viability reports.


DfE Processing of KWC Related FOI Requests

Summary: The requester sought internal Department for Enterprise documents generated during the processing of two previous FOI requests regarding King William's College funding and due diligence. The Information Commissioner's Office review concluded the request was not upheld, citing that disclosure would harm commercial interests and business confidence.

The request targeted internal emails and documents created between April and July 2025 regarding KWC financial support.

The outcome of the review was 'Not upheld' on 13 October 2025.

Officials argued that confidentiality is essential for the Financial Support Scheme to attract business and maintain economic growth.

The Public Interest Test was applied on a case-by-case basis, weighing commercial harm against transparency.

The Department determined that releasing the information would provide competitors with sensitive market data.

Information Provided in Confidence (Section 26 considered but deemed inapplicable as source was internal)


CCTV request

Summary: A request was made to determine if CCTV exists at Onchan School, to which the Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that they did not hold the information at the time of receipt. The authority advised that CCTV installation is in the final stages at Onchan Primary School as part of a planned programme.

The public authority did not hold the requested information at the time the request was received.

CCTV is in the final stages of being installed at Onchan Primary School.

The installation is part of a planned programme.

A policy on CCTV for Schools and the University College Isle of Man is available via a provided weblink.

The request was closed on 27 August 2025.


Staff networks

Summary: The requester asked for a list of all staff networks within the Isle of Man civil service, similar to those in the UK. The Cabinet Office responded that it holds information only for its own department, disclosing two recently established networks focused on wellbeing and carbon reduction.

The Cabinet Office confirmed it only holds information regarding its own department, not the entire Isle of Man civil service.

Two staff networks currently exist within the Cabinet Office: one for wellbeing at work and one for reducing carbon footprint.

These networks were recently established and have no information available on the Cabinet Office website yet.

The authority advised the requester to contact other Departments, Boards, and Offices for information they hold.

The request was clarified on 4 August 2025 to limit the scope to Cabinet Office holdings before proceeding.


Welfare

Summary: The request sought statistics on staff contacting welfare services in the Isle of Man public sector over the last three years, broken down by department. The Cabinet Office disclosed total assessment numbers and a departmental breakdown, noting that smaller departments were grouped to protect anonymity.

The Staff Welfare Service provides support for issues including work-related problems, stress, and bereavement to all public service staff.

Total initial assessments increased from 513 in 2022-2023 to 540 in 2024-2025.

Manx Care had the highest number of welfare assessments in all three years, rising from 100 to 207.

Departments with fewer than 25 staff were grouped together to prevent the identification of individuals.

The data covers the financial years from 1 April to 31 March for 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025.


Documentation including electronic, in possession, custody or control.

Summary: The applicant requested instructions given by the Attorney General's Chambers to DEFA regarding a 2019 appeal and 2020-2021 ADS application processing. The authority refused to release information, stating they do not hold the records and that any such advice would be subject to legal professional privilege.

The request concerns instructions allegedly given to DEFA following complaints to the Cabinet Office in July 2019 and April 2021.

The Attorney General's Chambers clarified that they provide legal advice to government departments rather than issuing direct instructions.

The authority stated they do not hold the requested information after taking reasonable steps to find it.

Any information held regarding legal advice would be exempt due to legal professional privilege.

The outcome of the request was 'No information sent - all held but exempt'.


Manxman

Summary: The requester asked for the investigation report regarding the grounding of the MV Manxman in Douglas Harbour on March 1, 2025. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed that all information was released and provided a direct link to the report on the government website.

The request concerned the grounding of the Manxman in Douglas Harbour.

The Department of Infrastructure responded that all information was sent.

The report is available via a direct link on the gov.im website.


Policy for the Management of Sepsis in Adults

Summary: The requester asked for the Sepsis Management Policy for Nobles Hospital and an explanation of the National Early Warning Score system. Manx Care provided the requested policies and confirmed the use of NEWS2, but redacted personal data from the documents citing an absolute exemption.

Manx Care confirmed that the NEWS2 system is used in the hospital.

NEWS2 has been in place since October 2023, replacing the original NEWS system used since 2014.

NEWS2 is integrated into the Patientrack e-observation and Smart page paging systems.

Personal data within the provided documents was redacted to comply with data protection principles.

The response included 4 documents totaling 20 pages regarding the sepsis policy.

Section 25 of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information)

Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation


Upheld complaints

Summary: The requester asked for the total number of complaints and upheld complaints regarding the Women, Children and Families Care Group at Manx Care over the past five years. Manx Care provided a detailed table of complaint outcomes from 2018 to 2025, disclosing that 171 total complaints were recorded with varying numbers upheld, partially upheld, or not upheld.

The request covered complaints for the Women, Children and Families Care Group over a period spanning 2018 to 2025.

A total of 171 complaints were recorded across the reporting years.

Complaint outcomes were not consistently recorded until new regulations were introduced in 2022.

The response included data on complaints that were upheld, partially upheld, not upheld, withdrawn, or still in progress.

The authority confirmed that all requested information was sent without withholding any details.


Benefit Fraud & Error 2014-15 to 2024-25

Summary: The request sought updated benefit fraud and error statistics for 2014-25 and data on written-off overpayments, but the Treasury could not provide written-off figures for 2014-16 due to missing records.

The Treasury released some information in Appendix 1 but refused part of the request regarding written-off overpayments for 2014/15, 2015/16, and part of 2016/17.

Records for written-off overpayments only began in December 2016, making earlier data unavailable.

The written-off amount for 2017/18 is unusually high because it includes an accumulation of historic balances that could not be attributed to specific years.

The request references previous FOI Request 3868909 and Tynwald Written Question W-202401-1071.

The response was issued on 1 September 2025 following a request received on 4 August 2025.


Ramsey Marina Design Work Budget

Summary: The requester asked for details on funding and documentation regarding initial design work for a proposed Ramsey Marina between 2005 and 2025. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Public Records Office.

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the requested information on Ramsey Marina design work funding.

The request covered the period from 2005 to 2025.

The authority suggested the Public Records Office may be able to assist with the request.

The request was formally closed on 12 September 2025.


Staff Travel

Summary: A request was made for five years of data regarding non-clinical staff travel on the Isle of Man Air Ambulance and clinical team flight manifests. Manx Care refused the request stating they do not hold the information, suggesting the applicant contact the aviation provider instead.

Manx Care does not hold the requested information regarding staff travel on the Air Ambulance.

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

The data is held by IAS Medical Worldwide Air Ambulance Service.

The request covered a five-year period ending in August 2025.

The applicant was advised to contact the aviation provider directly for the manifests.

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


Ref FOI 3415754 Prison listening devices

Summary: The requester asked for official notes and statistics regarding interviews related to a previous FOI request about prison listening devices. The Department of Home Affairs responded that no such information is held as searches revealed no recorded interviews were conducted.

The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested information regarding interview notes or statements.

Searches were conducted for interviews related to FOI 3415754 and the associated fact-finding exercise.

No recorded interviews were identified during the department's search.

The request was formally closed on 27 August 2025.

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


IOM Meats Accounts

Summary: The requester sought audited financial accounts for Isle of Man Meats from 2021 to the latest year, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture withheld the 2022-23 accounts under a future publication exemption and stated it did not hold the 2023-24 and 2024-25 accounts.

The 2021-22 accounts were deemed accessible by other means and a link to Tynwald was provided.

The 2022-23 accounts were withheld under Section 41 as they are held for future publication before Tynwald.

The Department does not hold the audited accounts for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years.

A public interest test was conducted for the 2022-23 exemption, concluding that due process outweighed transparency.

The request was formally closed on 1 September 2025.

Section 41: Information for future publication


Purchasing hygiene consumables

Summary: The requester asked whether hygiene consumables for Nobles Hospital are supplied exclusively by the NHS supply chain or if local businesses can provide them under a contract. Manx Care confirmed that supplies are generally purchased via the NHS supply chain and stated there is currently no contract with local businesses.

Nobles Hospital generally purchases consumables from the NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) as a compliant route to market.

There is currently no contract in place with local businesses for the supply of these items.

The requested items include disposable gloves, toilet tissue, hand towels, centrefeed rolls, hand soaps, and hand sanitisers.

The authority handling the request is Manx Care.

The request was closed on 1 September 2025.


MDC rental eligibility criteria

Summary: The requester asked the Treasury for documents regarding rental eligibility criteria and allocation policies for the former nurses' home 'Thie Clag'. The Treasury refused the request, stating they do not hold the information because the Manx Development Corporation operates at arm's length from the government.

The request concerned rental eligibility and allocation policies for 'Thie Clag'.

The Treasury does not hold the requested information.

The Manx Development Corporation (MDC) operates at arm's length from the Government.

MDC is not required to disclose operational information, including rental policies, to the Treasury.

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

Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015


Applications to the Local Economy Fund from NCOC

Summary: The requester asked for details of Local Economy Fund applications from the Northern Chamber of Commerce since April 2025. The Department for Enterprise responded that no such information is held because the Chamber has not submitted any applications.

The Northern Chamber of Commerce has not submitted a Local Economy Fund Application.

Department for Enterprise officers have attended Northern Chamber meetings to promote the fund.

Officers met in person with representatives to discuss the fund and an interactive exhibition in Ramsey Town Hall.

The request was received on 6 August 2025 and closed on 18 August 2025.

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


MDC housing eligibility & funding at the former nurses' home

Summary: The request sought details on housing eligibility, residency requirements, and funding for key workers at the 'Thie Clag' former nurses' home. The Treasury refused to disclose the information, classifying the request as vexatious due to the frequency and overlapping nature of seven related submissions received within two weeks.

The Treasury refused the request under section 11(3)(d) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as vexatious.

Seven related requests regarding the Manx Development Corporation (MDC) were received within a two-week period.

Six of the seven requests were submitted on a single day.

The authority offered to process the requests sequentially once previous responses are issued.

The project involves the refurbishment of the former nurses' home in Douglas known as 'Thie Clag'.

Section 11(3)(d) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Vexatious request)


types and amounts of costs including costs of rates

Summary: The requester asked for details on rental costs and rates for the 'Thie Clag' refurbishment project, but the Treasury refused to disclose the information, classifying the request as vexatious due to a high volume of overlapping submissions.

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

The Treasury received 7 requests regarding the Manx Development Corporation within a 2-week period.


Will the Manx public be permitted to view Thie Clag apartments.

Summary: The request sought information on public viewing access and parking permits for the Thie Clag apartments, but the Treasury refused to disclose information, classifying the request as vexatious due to the frequency and overlapping nature of seven related submissions within two weeks.

Seven related requests regarding the Manx Development Corporation were received within a two-week period.

Six of these seven requests were submitted on a single day.

The authority offered to process the requests sequentially only after previous ones are answered.


MDC Interest paid loans.

Summary: The requester asked for details on loans and interest paid by the Manx Development Corporation for the 'Thie Clag' refurbishment project. The Treasury refused to disclose the information, classifying the request as vexatious due to the high volume of overlapping requests received within a short period.

Six of the seven requests were received on a single day.

The project in question involves the refurbishment of the former nurses' home in Douglas known as 'Thie Clag'.


Management fees and cost of maintenance.

Summary: The requester asked for management fees and maintenance costs regarding the 'Thie Clag' refurbishment project, but the Treasury refused to disclose the information, classifying the request as vexatious due to a high volume of overlapping submissions.

This was the 7th request received by the Treasury regarding the Manx Development Corporation (MDC) within a two-week period.

The Treasury offered to process the requests sequentially only after the requester confirms acceptance of this approach.


Sales from the Meat Plant

Summary: A cafe owner requested an explanation for why Isle of Man Meat Plant products cannot be sold directly to food businesses and asked for the relevant legislation. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that they do not hold the specific information requested, citing a political position to protect the butchery sector and noting that the Meat Plant is not a public authority under the FOIA.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold specific documents addressing the direct sales restriction.

The Department maintains a political position to safeguard the butchery sector from unfair advantages arising from government subsidies.

Isle of Man Meats is not listed as a public authority in Schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information Act.

The requester was advised to contact Isle of Man Meats directly for further assistance.

The request was formally closed on 2 September 2025.

Isle of Man Meats is not a public authority under the FOIA


Number of meningitis cases

Summary: The requester asked for monthly and age-grouped meningitis case data for the Isle of Man between July 2021 and July 2022. Manx Care disclosed the total number of cases (4) but withheld the specific breakdown to prevent the identification of individuals due to privacy concerns.

The total number of meningitis cases recorded between July 2021 and July 2022 was 4.

Detailed data by month and age group was withheld to protect patient privacy.

The authority determined that disclosing the breakdown would allow affected individuals to be identified.

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

An internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner is available if the requester is dissatisfied.

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

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

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


TT Feature Film

Summary: The request sought details on the selection process and contracts for a TT feature film involving nine interested parties. The Department for Enterprise confirmed a selection process was used and identified the winning consortium but withheld the specific contract under commercial confidentiality exemptions.

A selection process was used to choose the film producer from nine interested parties.

The Department for Enterprise invited interested parties to submit project outlines including budget, genre, and economic contribution.

The rights were awarded to a partnership between Free Association, Plan B, Mediawan, Entertainment 360, and Box to Box Films.

The selected project resulted in an exclusive sales offer from Amazon MGM Studios.

The specific contract and agreement details were withheld to protect commercial interests.

Section 30(2)(a) of the Act (Commercial interests/Trade secrets)


Asylum seekers

Summary: The requester asked for statistics on asylum seekers, benefits, housing, and deportations in the Isle of Man. The Cabinet Office responded that no information is held because the Isle of Man lacks the legislative framework to process asylum claims, meaning no asylum seekers are present.

People cannot claim asylum on the Isle of Man.

The Island does not have the appropriate legislative or administrative framework to handle asylum seekers.

Anyone wishing to claim asylum must travel to the UK to do so.

Asylum seekers in the UK must reside there until their application is processed.

The Cabinet Office does not hold the requested information.


Report

Summary: A request was made for a Health Needs Analysis report on prisoner mental health conducted by Tamlyn Cairns Partnership for Manx Care, which was refused in full.

The requested report was part of Rule 34 of the Coroners Act and started on 16 September 2024.

Manx Care withheld the information citing prejudice to the effective conduct of public business.

The authority determined that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the interest in disclosure.

The report may be published at a future date, but no intention to publish was demonstrated at the time of the request.

The request was formally closed on 21 August 2025.

4861385
16 September 2024
12 August 2025
21 August 2025
2025-08-22
Rule 34
Section 35(b)&(c)
Freedom of Information Act 2015

Section 35(b)&(c) – Conduct of public business


Public health

Summary: A request was made for monthly meningitis case statistics reported to public health between 2021 and 2022. The Cabinet Office disclosed that only one case was reported during this entire period, occurring in September 2022.

The request covered the period from January 2021 to December 2022.

The Health Protection Team at Public Health was notified of only one case of meningitis.

The single reported case occurred in September 2022.

The response was issued by the Cabinet Office on 12 August 2025.

All requested information was provided with no exemptions applied.

January 2021
December 2022
September 2022
one case
4863609
12 August 2025
11 August 2025


Income Plus Services

Summary: A request was made for all records of payments, grants, and loans made to Income Plus Services by the Department for Enterprise. The authority responded that no such information is held because no payments have ever been made to the organization.

The Department for Enterprise does not hold any records of payments to Income Plus Services.

The authority confirmed that no grants, loans, or money for products and services have been provided to Income Plus Services.

The request was received on 12 August 2025 and the response was issued on 14 August 2025.

The response was completed in twenty minutes.

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


Review of Discount Rate for PSPA March 2022 valuation

Summary: The requester asked for details regarding the review of the discount rate used in the March 2022 PSPA actuarial valuation, specifically seeking reports or correspondence on the methodology and experience analysis. The Treasury disclosed a document summarizing discussions between PSPA and Treasury officers which confirmed the decision to maintain the 4.5% discount rate based on historical income growth and population projections.

The discount rate of 4.5% was maintained for the 31 March 2022 valuation following discussions between PSPA and Treasury officers.

The decision considered using the UK derivation of the discount rate but rejected it due to the lack of a direct link to the Isle of Man economy and ongoing UK consultations.

Historical income growth was analyzed, showing a mean rate of 3.45% per annum, supporting the retention of the 3.5% income growth assumption.

Population growth projections indicated a need for 0.87% annual growth to reach 100,000 residents by 2041, justifying a 1% addition for income growth.

The final recommendation combines a 3.5% income growth rate and a 1% population growth addition to arrive at the 4.5% discount rate.


Information regarding controller / processor relationship(s) for PiP

Summary: The request sought the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and documents identifying controller/processor relationships for the PiP payroll system. The authority provided a partial response containing risk assessments and mitigation strategies from the DPIA, though some information was withheld under exemptions.

The PiP system stores sensitive employment data including trade union membership, bank details, and special categories like ethnicity and religion.

Access to special category data is restricted to employees and limited OHR system administration accounts.

Document attachment functionality was switched off pending assessment to prevent excessive data collection.

Redirection features are currently disabled until technical and organizational controls can be implemented.

Bespoke user access roles are attached to individuals rather than posts, creating a risk of incorrect access if not revoked upon role changes.


DEFA responds to former MHK's calls for referendum - 13.08.25

Summary: A request was made for data on resident support, evidence for government statements, and cost-effectiveness analyses regarding the Isle of Man's net-zero targets. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture responded that while the information is held, it is exempt from disclosure, resulting in no information being sent.

The request was received on 13 August 2025 and the response was issued on 11 September 2025.

The authority handling the request is the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).

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

The request specifically targeted surveys, raw data, and internal reports concerning net-zero targets.

The response references a news article claiming strong resident support for the government's net-zero targets.

13 August 2025
11 September 2025
£100 million
4871441
8 pages


Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) access request

Summary: The requester asked for Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) information for a specific section of Ballaquayle road in Douglas. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the TROs concern waiting restrictions and provided links to the relevant legislation documents.

The request covered Ballaquayle road in Douglas from Victoria Road to Woodborne road.

The disclosed TROs specifically concern waiting restrictions, including no waiting (double yellow lines) and disc parking.

Two specific TRO documents were provided via links to the Tynwald website.

The request was received on 14 August 2025 and closed on 21 August 2025.

The authority handling the request is the Department of Infrastructure.


Polls

Summary: The request sought records of all social media polls published by Digital Isle of Man between July and August 2025, including any deleted content. The authority disclosed details of four published polls and one removed poll, providing supporting screenshots and internal chat extracts while redacting personal data.

Digital Isle of Man published four polls on LinkedIn between 1 July and 15 August 2025.

A fifth poll published on 14 August 2025 was removed the same evening for not aligning with the agency's remit.

Supporting documentation included screenshots of poll content and internal chat logs evidencing the removal decision.

Personal information within the documents was withheld under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act.

The response was issued by the Department for Enterprise on 6 September 2025.

1 July 2025
15 August 2025
8 July 2025
16 July 2025
28 July 2025
6 August 2025
14 August 2025
4 polls
1 removed poll
Section 25
one hour

Section 25: Absolutely Exempt Personal Information