Department of Health
FOI Requests — 1,969 records (page 29 of 40)
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6. Costing and Financial Valuation of Trauma in the Restorative Recognition Scheme • Records outlining how the financial compensation amounts were determined for survivors in the scheme. • Any economic assessments, cost-benefit analyses, or internal discussions on how to put a monetary value on trauma and suffering experienced by survivors. • Minutes, reports, or correspondence regarding the decision- making process for setting the payment amounts based on length of stay. • Any external consultants or research studies referenced when deciding on the financial compensation structure. • Documentation of whether individual psychological or financial impact assessments were considered when deciding payment amounts. 7. Disparity Between Industrial School Redress and Mother and Baby Home Redress • Records detailing why survivors of Industrial Schools received higher financial redress payments compared to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes. • Documentation explaining why no minimum residency period applied to Industrial School survivors, but a 180-day requirement was imposed on Mother and Baby Home survivors. • Any internal discussions, correspondence, or legal advice on how redress amounts were determined for each category of survivor (Mother and Baby Homes vs. Industrial Schools). • Reports or assessments comparing the impact of institutional abuse in Industrial Schools vs. Mother and Baby Homes, and how that was factored into payment calculations.
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• A list of officials or decision-makers responsible for setting these different payment structures and criteria. 8. Accountability of Interdepartmental Group (IDG) Members • Records detailing the professional backgrounds, qualifications, and relevant expertise (particularly in trauma, psychology, or child welfare) of each member of the Interdepartmental Group. • Any records discussing the selection process for these individuals and why they were chosen. • Minutes or records showing each member’s contributions to discussions on: - The 180-day exclusion rule. - The financial valuation of trauma. - The decision not to include certain institutions (e.g., reclassified children’s homes). - The lack of excavation at Mother and Baby Home sites. • Any internal disagreements or objections raised by members regarding these decisions. • Any communications between these individuals and external consultants, legal advisors, or government officials about the scheme. • Any records of political or legal advice received on how to structure redress payments and exclusions. 9. Involvement of Religious Orders in the Restorative Recognition Scheme • Records of meetings, correspondence, or discussions between government departments and religious orders (such as the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the Good Shepherd Sisters, the Sisters of Mercy, etc.) regarding their financial or other contributions to the redress scheme.
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• Any legal advice, discussions, or negotiations about holding religious institutions accountable for financial compensation to survivors. • Records of any submissions, objections, or proposals made by religious orders regarding their role in the scheme. • Any agreements, contracts, or settlements between the Irish government and religious institutions concerning the scheme. • Any records of government concerns, warnings, or recommendations about the religious orders’ refusal to contribute to redress.
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such piece of correspondence received by the department. To further assist in reducing the scope of this request, the department can confine their searches to its main email address for feedback from the public and any email received directly to Minister Stephen Donnelly.
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(details supplied). Details: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/113959/ibec
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relevant unit in the department and Euractiv, related to paid content/advertorials, between 1st January and 2nd October 2024. For reference, but not intending to limit the above scope of the request to just thing article: https://www.euractiv.com/section/health- consumers/news/ireland-launches-new-clinical-trials- oversight-group-to-attract-pharma-investment/
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between June 1st, 2024 and present.
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professions. Specifically, I am looking for a copy of the original correspondence provided by Forsa to the Department that lists which professions should receive this payment.
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I would prefer to receive the records in their original electronic form. This is based on record 8 of FOI-0271-2024 where in July 2019 Dr. Moran wrote "I had corresponded previously with Dr Bonner at DOH, but I understand you [Gillian Treacy] are now dealing with this."
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the following: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/bam- submitted-25m-invoice-for-work-on-new-childrens-hospital- that-cost-under-200000-stephen-donnelly- says/a1606526360.html Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
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respect of this matter. 5. More generally, copies of briefing notes prepared by officials for the Minister in connection with the overall governance of Beaumont for the period, December 2023 to date.
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delayed discharges received by the Minister for Health in 2024. Any briefing materials/reports/presentations concerning abuse or harassment of staff received by the Minister for Health in 2024.
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executive) between August 2024 and to date, 25th November 2024. Correspondence including attachments between Jim Browne, chairman of the board of Children’s Health Ireland, and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly relating to children’s spinal surgeries between August 2024 and to date, 25th November 2024.
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Records Specifically Involving Minister Stephen Donnelly I request any records documenting the direct involvement of Minister Stephen Donnelly in decisions or discussions related to COVID-19 policy preparation, enforcement, or responses to citizen grievances. Reason for Request This request relates directly to my demand for compensation due to harm caused by COVID-19 restrictions. These records will clarify the government’s approach to policy decisions and accountability. Please confirm receipt of this request and provide the requested information within the designated timeframe. Given the active nature of this matter, I would appreciate any prioritization your office can provide.
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the program. Any documents or communications detailing its current status, progress updates, or implementation challenges. Correspondence or documents involving or referencing any stakeholders engaged with or consulted about the pilot program. For clarity, this request encompasses all relevant records created or received by the Department of Health and/or Health Service Executive, including records held by any staff or representatives involved. I do not seek the actual results or performance data from the pilot but request access to all records otherwise pertaining to it.
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(or recommends non-payment or non-refund) of education
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fees in respect of any single training / education course undertaken by a member of staff in your Department/ Office (including staff serving abroad) which cost more than €3,000
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per annum in the years 2023 and 2024.
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Correspondence from staff at University Hospital Limerick
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held by the Minister for Health and that relates to the safety
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and governance matters at University Hospital Limerick
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between January 1, 2024 to date.
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correspondence between the Minister for Health and the
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Department of Health with the World Health Organisation
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(WHO) regarding the Pandemic Treaty and internationa
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health regulations since January 2023. Please provide al
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information that is relevant to the context of these meeting
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and communications.
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If links to website documents can be provided to me outside FOI by email, that will suffice. I have attempted to source the document(s) myself online, but I note that PQs before 2012 are unavailable. I followed the suggested route for the older PQs through Dail Debates but without success. I will continue my endeavours.
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I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 -
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18/4/24.
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Therefore, if it assists in processing this query then where an individual claim contains a cost estimate from the contractor which is disputed by NPHDB then this cost estimate can be redacted.
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Department of Health and the Medical Council from 27 October 2023 to 26 April 2024.
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4. Any phone records, including text, call log, WhatsApp; emails; and other correspondence, and their attachments where relevant, between the Minister for Health, his Office, or his Special Advisors, and officials at the Department of the Taoiseach at Principal Officer level and above regarding cancellations of and/or chemotherapy appointments at Children's Health Ireland, for the period 16-19 April, 2024, inclusive 5. Any phone records, including text, call log, WhatsApp; emails; and other correspondence, and their attachments where relevant, between the Minister for Health, his Special Advisors, or his Office and officials at the Health Service Executive regarding cancellations of and/or chemotherapy appointments at Children's Health Ireland, for the period 16- 19 April, 2024, inclusive 6. Any phone records, including text, call log, WhatsApp; emails; and other correspondence, and their attachments where relevant, between the Minister for Health, his Special Advisors or his Office and officials at Children's Health Ireland regarding cancellations of and/or chemotherapy appointments at Children's Health Ireland, for the period 16- 19 April, 2024, inclusive 7. Any emails or other correspondence and their attachments where relevant between officials within the Department of Health at the level of Principal Officer and above, regarding cancellations of and/or chemotherapy appointments at
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Children's Health Ireland, for the period 16-19 April, 2024, inclusive 8. Any emails or other correspondence and their attachments where relevant between officials at the Department of Health at Principal Officer level and above and officials at the Health Service Executive regarding cancellations of and/or chemotherapy appointments at Children's Health Ireland, for the period 16-19 April, 2024, inclusive 9. Any emails or other correspondence and their attachments where relevant Officials at the Department of Health at Principal Officer level and above and officials at Children's Health Ireland regarding cancellations of and/or chemotherapy appointments at Children's Health Ireland, for the period 16-19 April, 2024, inclusive As it relates to the Minister and Special Advisors I am also looking for phone records as detailed below, email etc is okay for all others.
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All correspondence between any official in the Department of Health and the Chair of the Board of Children’s Health Ireland related to the position of Chief Executive of Children’s Health Ireland. Such correspondence to include any discussion about the appointment of Ms Eilish Hardiman to a third term as CEO. Timeline. “From December 31st 2023 to date”.
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document containing the original metadata at a minimum. This is a new request as my original request did not specify metadata. As I am certain you are aware, the OIC ruled on the provision of metadata in at least one case. It may be that the original creation was in WORD software or some such facility. As long as the metadata sought is available to me in the released record, the document may be in any form. I look forward to your early reply in view of the urgency involved.
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Scheme from 1 January 2019 – 1 May 2024;
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assurance. It also states that the policy applies to a range of persons/participants in NCEC activities including members of Guidelines Development Groups. A Notice of Intent to develop a National Clinical Guideline, entitled 'Adult Obesity National Clinical Guideline for Ireland' was submitted to the National Clinical Effectiveness Committee, in June 2022, by the HSE Obesity National Clinical Programme. I am now seeking copies of completed conflicts of interest/declarations of interest forms submitted by all members of the above Guidelines Development Group.
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4) Copies of all receipts related to Hotel Accommodation for any Departmental official that travelled with Minister to Australia for St Patrick's Day Events 2024 5) Copies of all receipts related to Transport costs eg Car Hire, Train Tickets etc related to this trip to Australia for St Patrick's Day Events 2024
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1st 2020 and May 9th 2024. 3. A copy of a letter left for Minister Donnelly by former Health Minister Simon Harris in 2020 when they switched roles - Minister Donnelly recently referred to this at a press conference.
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Ministers O'Gorman, Humphreys and Coveney. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 - 10/5/24.
- Received —Decided —minutes in relation to a meeting between the Irish MedicalDepartment of Health
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- Received —Decided —Data Space, as detailed on the lobbyingDepartment of Health