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Actual Isle of Man Government FOI request records from the published briefing archive, sorted by request date. Search by title, authority, case number, outcome or request text.

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2026-05-26
Case 5558655
People's WoodDepartment of Environment, Food and Agriculture · All information sent · outcome 28/05/2026

I've been trying to find the People's Wood sadly unsuccessfully so far. I can't find it on the MANNGIS maps. Please could you kindly ping me a map of where it is please. Is it now open to the public and can I bring my dog? Is there a car park? 

2026-05-26
Case 5558191
Legal Duty under Section 18 of the National Health Service Act 2001Attorney General's Chambers · Information not held · outcome 01/06/2026

1. Section 18 of the National Health Service Act 2001 states that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) 'shall secure an adequate number of registered midwives' for home births. What legal authority does Manx Care and or the DHSC have to suspend…

2026-05-26
Case 5557525
Lonan By-Election Poll CardsCabinet Office · Information not held · outcome 27/05/2026

Please confirm whether poll cards were issued for the Lonan by-election, and if so: 1. the date they were dispatched; 2. the number issued compared with the total number of electors on register; 3. whether any complaints were received regarding non-delivery.

2026-05-21
Case 5554105
Immigration questionCabinet Office · Not required to fulfill request · outcome 02/06/2026

Can you confirm that a UK national, resident in the UK who moves to the Isle of Man is deemed not to be an immigrant.

2026-05-21
Case 5550786
Marine Operation Centre overtimeDepartment of Infrastructure · Information not held · outcome 01/06/2026

How much overtime has been paid paid to Marine Operation Centre over the last 5 years. 1 2021 2 2022 3 2023 4 2024 5 2025

2026-05-20
Case 5548090
Environmental AssessmentDepartment of Environment, Food and Agriculture · Information not held · outcome 27/05/2026

Please provide any internal government assessments regarding the disturbance of legacy seabed contaminants (radioactive isotopes) during piling.

2026-05-20
Case 5546134
Heritage railwaysCabinet Office · Information not held · outcome 27/05/2026

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2015, I am requesting the following specific records regarding the 2023 Heritage Railway Review: All internal or external communications between the DoI, the Chief Minister's Office, and SYSTRA dated between 26 October…

2026-05-19
Case 5544037
PMVA TrainingDepartment of Health and Social Care · Information not held · outcome 22/05/2026

1. I request the training materials presented to staff undertaking PMVA training (these could be either presented at the tine via power point, or given in writing to attendees). 2. Ross Bailey wrote on the 20th April 2026 'I cannot provide specific…

2026-05-13
Case 5527093
Castletown town clerkDepartment of Infrastructure · Information not held · outcome 19/05/2026

As you have overall responsibility for the functioning of local authorities, would you please advise: 1. The current employment status of Castletown's town clerk, *** 2. The reason for his ongoing absence from work. 3. Whether an acting town clerk is being…

2026-05-12
Case 5524835
MHK Orsted decision requestAttorney General's Chambers · Information not held · outcome 26/05/2026

Please can you provide the formal record that documents the decision to classify the Mooir Vannin application as sub judice, including the full name of the official who actually authorised this classification? Many thanks in advance. Zoe Sowrey

2026-05-12
Case 5522745
locate IoMDepartment for Enterprise · Information not held · outcome 28/05/2026

Please provide all costs directly or indirectly from 1 April 2024 to the 1 April 2026 relating to persons re-locating to the Isle of Man either where visas were required or work permits. a) please provide the total amount allocated or included by re-locate…

2026-05-12
Case 5521919
Request for emergency patient transfers informationDepartment of Health and Social Care · Information not held · outcome 26/05/2026

What types of injuries or illnesses have received urgent air lifts to off island facilities over the past 3 years

2026-05-12
Case 5517537
Eye operationsManx Care · Some information sent but part exempt · outcome 29/05/2026

In the last 12 months 1. How many eye operations have taken place on the Isle of Man by Manx Care. a) What type of eye operations were carried out and how many of each type 2. How many eye operations were carried out on behalf of Manx Care in the UK. a) What…

2026-05-11
Case 5520329
Covid 19 vaccine safety surveillance DHSCDepartment of Health and Social Care · Information not held · outcome 22/05/2026

Hello, I write to request records relating to vaccine safety surveillance in the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, as confirmed in the Covid Inquiry p67 and p97: Sarah Hepburn, lead pharmacist tasked with surveillance and Maria Bell, pharmaceutical advisor,…

2026-05-11
Case 5519729
Vaccination Programme Surveillance Sub-GroupManx Care · Some information sent but not all held · outcome 29/05/2026

Hello, I write to request records relating to ******, who held the role of Interim Chief Pharmacist and was tasked with vaccine surveillance in the Vaccine board minutes, confirmed in the IOM Covid Inquiry (p94). "To investigate and provide suggested…

2026-05-07
Case 5513721
How many people have an @gov.im email addressCabinet Office · All information sent · outcome 11/05/2026

Please confirm how many staff/consultants/employees or others have an: @gov.im email address at Thursday 7th May 2026

2026-05-07
Case 5513093
5505725 request -address updatedCabinet Office · Some information sent but part exempt · outcome 27/05/2026

Dear Sir/Madam, I am requesting information held by Statistics Isle of Man in relation to the construction of the CPI and RPI. 1) The current and historical (Dec 2021 to present) weights used in CPI and RPI. 2) The basket composition at the most detailed…

2026-05-06
Case 5508549
Covid Vaccination dashboard dataDepartment of Health and Social Care · Information not held · outcome 22/05/2026

The Covid-19 vaccination programme administered by DHSC and Manx Care recorded vaccinations on the EMIS GP system and CRM system, as confirmed in the Vaccination Programme Board minutes (FOI 2939093). The dashboard at covid19.gov.im was described as updated…

2026-05-05
Case 5500646
Investigation into anti-competitive access restrictions Cura Notice 09Communications Commission · All information sent · outcome 21/05/2026

I request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2015 in respect of the investigation opened under CURA Notice 09/25: The current status of the investigation opened in April 2025 into alleged anti-competitive practices by e-llan…

2026-05-05
Case 5500645
Subsea fibre optic cable asset statusManx Utilities Authority · Some information sent but part exempt · outcome 26/05/2026

I request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2015: 1. The current operational status of the 48-core fibre optic cable bundled with the Isle of Man to England electrical interconnector, as at the date of this request. 2. Whether…

2026-05-05
Case 5500346
Isle of Man Government Recruitment PolicyCabinet Office · All information sent · outcome 11/05/2026

How much of a role has DEI been adopted in IOM Gov't appointments? This can be determined by the % of Manx/ English against foreign nationals appointed into IOM Government and Statutory Boards roles over the past 12 months. Please provide these percentages.

2026-04-30
Case 5494866
Fisheries SupportDepartment of Environment, Food and Agriculture · All information sent · outcome 21/05/2026

I am submitting this request in the public interest. 1. For the financial years 2024/25, 2025/26 and 2026/27, what budget allocations have been made available specifically to supporting the fisheries sector? 2. For the same financial years, what is the total…

2026-04-30
Case 5494861
Closure of footpaths in Laxey GlenDepartment of Environment, Food and Agriculture · All information sent · outcome 20/05/2026

Please can you confirm how many complaints have been received to justify the closure of footpaths within Laxey Glen.

2026-04-29
Case 5489053
Children's Respite CentresManx Care · All information sent · outcome 18/05/2026

How many children are on the waiting list for respite? How many places are offered on a weekly basis? How many respite places are available for daytime and overnight respite, and are these utilised to full capacity? If not, what reasons are given that these…

2026-04-28
Case 5486661
Misuse of public fundsManx National Heritage · Information not held · outcome 29/04/2026

How much money is being wasted on the permanent scaffold eyesore on the old Newsoms warehouse on North Quay , Douglas to satisfy the whims of MNH and detrimental to the many who want the building redeveloped. Can I have an actual cost analysis of how much…

2026-04-24
Case 5476309
Consent guidanceDepartment of Health and Social Care · Information not held · outcome 05/05/2026

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I request the following information relating to COVID-19 vaccination programmes between 1 January 2020 and the present date: Copies of all policies, protocols, guidance documents, and training materials used by Manx Care…

2026-04-23
Case 5475413
Prom zebra crossing regs police objections & approval procedureDepartment of Infrastructure · All information sent · outcome 21/05/2026

In response to FOI request number 5334737, DOI provided information and a copy of an unpublished traffic regulation order relating to 'zebra like' pedestrian crossings between Victoria street and the Empress Hotel. Those regulations are The Promenade,…

2026-04-21
Case 5468718
Procurement Grass Cutting on various sites TENDER REF. TT2026-01Manx Utilities Authority · All information sent · outcome 30/04/2026

Which company won this tender? Are they an Isle of Man based company? If not, does the successful tenderer and ALL their staff require work permits to work on the island?

2026-04-21
Case 5468517
King Orry statueOffice of the Clerk of Tynwald · Some information sent but not all held · outcome 18/05/2026

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I request the following information in relation to the proposed King Orry statue at Tynwald Hill: Decision-making and correspondence All recorded correspondence (including emails, messages, and meeting notes) between…