Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1) Copies of complaints from the public received in relation to the Re-Turn scheme between August 1, 2024 and the current date (November 22) through the email address provided on the Re-Turn website or other channels 2) A record summarising complaints and feedback in relation to the Re-Turn scheme during that period 3) Copies of briefing notes, memos or other records prepared for Ministers in the department regarding uptake, feedback and other metrics regarding the Re-Turn scheme between August 1, 2024 and the current date, including all correspondence received from Re-turn CEO Ciaran Foley

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I request access to all non-personal records relating to the decisions by the Minister for Communications between 1 January 1997 and 1 September 2008 to authorise An Post to grant increases in pensions and preserved pensions under Rule 13 of the ‘An Post Main Superannuation Scheme, 1990’, which Scheme was approved by the Minister on 11 June 1990. It may be the case that the Minister issued a general authorisation before 1 January 1997 for An Post to pay increases without specific authorisation provided that they followed a policy of “pay parity” as described in a letter dated 26 October 2006 from the CEO of An Post to the Pensions Ombudsman. If the latter applies I request access to this general authorisation. The following is a list of pay and pension increases agreed by the Government during this period under various agreements with staff side representatives: Agreement Operative date Increase Partnership 2000 1 July 1997 2.5% 1 April 1998 2.5% 1 July 1998 2.25% 1 July 1999 1.5% 1 April 2000 1% Programme for Prosperity and Fairness 1 October 2000 5.5% 1 October 2001 5.5% 1 October 2002 4%

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Seeking the release of Economic & Policy advice for ORESS provided by Easter Bay Consultants Ltd, as indicated by the attached screenshot. By this, I mean any reports or any other briefing material received/created in relation to the advice.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. A copy of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications’ (DECC) gender identity (or transgender) and expression policy (“the Policy”). 2. All written records including memos, board* packs and presentations, emails, diary entries, written correspondence, notes of phone calls and meetings, agendas, and reports in relation to the DECC’s review, discussion, challenge and ultimate approval of the Policy. * Or Steering committee, if the Policy was ultimately approved by a Steering Committee and not the Board. 3. All written records including memos, emails, diary entries, written correspondence, notes of phone calls and meetings and agendas, and reports in regards to meetings or calls with any

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. Copies of all correspondence between the Department and the following groups: Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil, or similar organisations advocating for climate-related activism, from January 1, 2016, to the present. 2. Any attached documents, memos, reports, or meeting notes referenced in this correspondence. 3. A list of meetings, formal or informal, between the Department and representatives of these organisations during the same period, including dates, attendees, and topics discussed.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Access to any reports / memos prepared during 2023 or 2024 that informed the decision to withdraw state funding from the National Digital Research Centre.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Any records of communication between the NCSC and the OPW regarding the companies Hikvision and Dahua. This request is meant to cover time frame from January 1, 2019 until the present.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I would like to request records associated with the September 26 meeting with energy suppliers. I would also like all correspondence with suppliers from the minister's office over the last 6 months.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. A full copy of your Fixed Asset Register for each of the last five years. It should include lists of additions and disposals for each year. The copy should be made on a spreadsheet, if available. 2. A full copy of your Risk Register for each of the last five years.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

The application is for any records created within the last three months re. the decision to cease funding for the National Digital Research Centre

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. Information on all the tasks allocated under the Work Programme for the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce 2024 -2025. Information should include, • A description of the task. • The name of the responsible body or bodies. • Information on progress so far. • Information on planned future work. • An estimate of the delivery date of the task 2. The presentation (including slides and presentation notes) made on 28th April 2023 to the MBBT, in relation to the Gigabit Infrastructure Act.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. Internal guidelines that were in place in your body on 1 January 2024 regarding approval or authorisation of personal expenditure (expenditure on goods or services to be provided directly to the individual) by the Secretary General or Accounting Officer. 2. Internal guidelines in place on 31 October 2024 regarding the same matter. 3. Any instruction issued since 25 September 2024 to review expenditure approval processes for staff at any grade. 4. The outcome of any such review. 5. A list of all expenditure which was approved solely by a person at Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General or Assistant Secretary General level in 2023 or 2024. I am seeking the smallest number of records possible to provide the information sought - I am not seeking "any and all" such records.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Records of consultation or consultations with interested parties or others in relation to the transposition and implementation of the regulation, including any draft transposition provided, consultation text and questions, submissions and any follow-up correspondence or clarifications. Records of procurement in relation to the creation and management of a Single Information Point, including, not exclusively:- The brief for supply of services. The tender documents. Queries raised by potential tenders and responses to same. The tender scoring scheme. Award notice.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

In a recent PQ reply, inked below, the Minister said: "Based on feedback the Department received from engagement to date with government agencies and industry representatives, the intention is for data centres operating in Ireland to comply with the Directive by submitting the required data directly to the centralised European Commission Database." I would like the records related to that feedback – the request, the feedback itself, any discussion of the feedback, or report or synthesis of the feedback would be of interest. https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2024-10- 08/40/?highlight%5B0%5D=data&highlight%5B1%5D=centres&highlight%5B2%5D=data&highli ght%5B3%5D=centres&highlight%5B4%5D=data

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-11-2023 - 30-11-2023.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I wish to request access to any policy / protocol document or guidelines your organisation has regarding the use of wearable technology (e.g., smart glasses) by staff.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All records (including correspondence, minutes of meetings and memos) related to vaping, vape products and/or vaping policy from January 2023 to present between lobbyists and: (1) Minister Eamon Ryan (2) Minister of State Ossian Smyth Relevant lobbyists include, but are not limited to: Vape Business Ireland, Irish Vape Vendors Association, Respect Vapers, Creative Retail Distribution Limited (Hale Vaping), P.J. Carroll & Company Ltd (and Reg Flag Consulting on their behalf), JTI Limited Ireland (and FTI Consulting on their behalf), Imperial Brands John Player (and GME Media on their behalf), Retailers Against Smuggling, David Curtin & Co (on behalf of Clive Bates), ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee, Philip Morris Limited and Forest Ireland.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I wish to seek the following records from your Department relating to the Deposit Return Scheme and the Separate Collection (Deposit Return Scheme) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 599/2021), or 'the Regulations'. 1. All documents and proposals Deposit Return Scheme Ireland CLG submitted as part of its application to the Minister to become an approved body in fulfilment of the requirements of s.6 of the Regulations, including but not limited to the business plan for the scheme required by s.6(1)(d) and the financial plan required by s.6(1)(e). 2. All documents, records and correspondence relating to the Minister's decision to approve that same application. 3. All documents, records and correspondence relating to the grant of €500,000 Minster Ryan made to Re-turn in 2023 to further its public awareness campaign, which is referenced in Re-

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I request the following information from the Department of the Environment, Climate Action and Communications, records of the 2024 RSM Ireland report into governance issues within Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Clarification received 29/11/2024 See attached debate link as reference. Senator Sean Kyne referenced the report during his contribution. https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2024-11- 07/21/?highlight%5B0%5D=ireland&highlight%5B1%5D=rsm&highlight%5B2%5D=ireland&high light%5B3%5D=ireland&highlight%5B4%5D=ireland&highlight%5B5%5D=rsm

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

A copy of the planned public engagements of the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communication, Eamon Ryan for the six-month period from the date of release of the information under this FOI request. For each engagement, the information shall include the following: • Date • Time • Location or venue and • Purpose of engagement

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-10-2024 - 31-10-2024.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I wish to request access to any record which shows the number of outdoor heaters provided for smokers in your department / office / organisation. I am happy to limit the scope of this request to include only your organisation's headquarters.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Seeking the release of the National Cyber Security Centre Election Risk Assessment report received by the Department. I am also seeking any memos, letters or briefing notes created in relation to this report

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and Cathal Marley of Gas Networks Ireland on October 18, 2023

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. Confirmation of the geographical area associated with Arramara Teo/Acadian Seaplants’ application (Foreshore License application No. FS006108). 2. Confirmation of the tonnage of seaweed sought in FS006108. 3. Confirmation of the current status of FS006108, including: (a) Original date of application. (b) Date the application was last updated, with new or amended documentation from the applicant. (c) Whether FS006108 is at the “pre-application” or application stage. 4. Confirmation as to whether FS006108 already proceeded to the ‘Prescribed Bodies Consultation’ stage, and a copy of the report associated with same. 5. Confirmation as to whether or not Arramara Teo/Acadian Seaplants has applied for any other foreshore licence applications. Please provide the foreshore license numbers associated with each of these applications.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. Correspondence between the Minister and officials above principal level or higher on NDRC, the organisation which operates the national start-up accelerator, from January 2024 to October 21, 2024 2. Correspondence between the Department and the Department of Enterprise over the same time period.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and Iberdrola on June 13, 2023.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to meetings held by Eamon Ryan between data centre companies Echelon and Vantage on July 26, 2023.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting Eamon Ryan attended on August 23, 2023 on an environmental legal costs scheme.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

In relation to your recent trips to the U S, i.e. U N and Simon this week to Washington. Can you clarify the following please, How many support officials did you have with you? How did you travel? The cost of Travel for you and your support officials? The cost of accommodation for you and your support officials? What benefit accrued to Ireland from your trip? Could you have delivered any speech given via Zoom or similar means? You want us to walk where we can - cycle where we cannot walk to - take public transport to where we cannot cycle to - how does your travel trips tie in with this concept? What benefit accrues by being a member of whatever section of the U N that we are attached to? Do we not have someone who attends on our behalf and could that person not have fulfilled any engagement that you thought was necessary for you to attend or delivered any speech that you delivered - which presumably once delivered are effectively forgotten about?

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, WhatsApp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and Statkraft on April 29, 2024.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I request copies of all correspondence and documents, including SMS messages, WhatsApp messages, or other instant messenger (e.g. MS Teams) messages and emails relating to the following:  The planning and design of the proposed Hodgesmill Recreation Trail from 2019 to present.  Environmental impact assessments and/or archaeological / heritage impact assessments relating to the planning and design of the Hodgesmill Trail from 2019 to present.  Engineering reports relating to the scoping, planning, or design of the Hodgesmill Trail from 2019 to present.  Public consultation on the route planning for the Hodgesmill Trail from 2019 to present.  Financial expenditure on the scoping, planning, and design of the Hodgesmill Trail from 2019 to present.  Correspondence between the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and any stakeholders in the project.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting Eamon Ryan attended on GNI pipeline consents on October 12, 2023

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All foreshore licenses and leases for Hugh Coveney pier, Salve marine / Salve engineering and the Royal Cork Yache Club, in Crosshaven co, Cork.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I am seeking records in relation to the meeting seen here. The lobbying return references a meeting with the Minister, as well as a follow-up phone call with Paul Kenny, Special Advisor. As such, please provide records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes, a list of attendees, briefing material, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced at the meeting. Please also provide any notes taken during the phone call.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Requesting emails, reports, correspondence sent to and/or received by the Department from Orsted and/or their agents in relation to their plan to develop a windfarm at Oatfield Co. Clare Requesting emails, reports, correspondence sent to and/or received by the department from Future Energy Ireland and/or their agents in relation to their plan to develop a windfarm at Knockshanvo Co. Clare

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

'Any emails, reports, correspondence sent to/received by the Minister from Shannon Airport Authority in relation to plans of Future Energy Ireland to develop a windfarm at Knockshanvo County Clare. Any emails, reports, correspondence sent to/received by the Minister from Shannon Airport Authority in relation to plans of Orsted to develop a windfarm at Oatfield County Clare.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All records from October 2022 onwards relating to the suitability of X/Twitter as a venue for the Department’s advertising, including but not limited to issues of brand safety and content moderation.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I am looking for information on how much it cost to install Deposit Return Scheme machines across the country if possible.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and EDF Renewables CEO Matthieu Hue on October 18. 2023.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I request access to the following categories of records: 1. Initial Development and Implementation of the DRS • Copies of any feasibility studies, impact assessments, or consultation documents related to the Deposit Return Scheme, including reports discussing the expected environmental benefits, economic impact, and public feedback prior to its introduction. • Records, meeting minutes, presentations, and correspondence relating to the proposal, design, and implementation phases of the DRS. • All correspondence between the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the Department of Finance or any other relevant governmental department about the budget and projected costs of the DRS, particularly discussions on the financing of the reverse vending machines and operational logistics. • Records detailing the selection of the paper type used for the issuance of DRS vouchers and any subsequent reviews or internal discussions on the sustainability of these materials. 2. Meetings and Consultations • Minutes of all meetings, consultations, and working groups held between government officials, private companies (including Re-turn and any other companies involved in the scheme), environmental advocacy groups, and other stakeholders regarding the establishment and execution of the DRS. • Details of any public or private consultations carried out to determine the format, scale, and operation of the DRS, including feedback from stakeholders.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to meetings held by Eamon Ryan between SSE Airtricity, Board Gáis Energy, Energia, Electric Ireland on September 12, 2023

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-09-2024 - 30-09-2024.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

A list/record of all submissions made to the Minister or Ministers of State at your Department (if applicable) using the e-submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 Jan 2024 to the date of receipt of this request.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Access to any correspondence or minutes of any meetings between TikTok and Oonagh Buckley during 2024.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All files in relation to the postcode ……………………… held by Geodirectory.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, WhatsApp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and Bord na Mona's CEO Tom Donnellan on October 25, 2023.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

• The number of CCTV cameras used in buildings or areas owned/used by the department which include facial recognition functionality built in. • The locations of these cameras and when they were installed. • How many of these cameras are by Chinese manufacturer Hikvision. • The location of these cameras and when they were installed.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and a meeting with Amazon Web services on Data Centes on March 27, 2024. Excluding any logistical emails regarding the arrangements of the meeting.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All emails, correspondence, memos, briefing notes, Whastsapp messages, minutes and follow- up correspondence in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and Microsoft on Data centres on April 4th, 2024 Excluding any logistical emails regarding the arrangements of the meeting.