Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
FOI Requests — 4,000 records (page 8 of 80)
- Received 18 April 2024Decided 14 May 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for all records on Cloud Seeding, Weather Manipulation or Geo Engineering to ascertain that this is being carried out in Irish airspace without public knowledge.
- Received 19 April 2024Decided 14 May 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for information on whether Ireland engages in Cloud Seeding activities. Request to include: Any government-led initiatives, research projects, or collaborations with private entities aimed at modifying weather patterns through Cloud Seeding techniques; Clarification on whether Ireland is involved in any Cloud Seeding programs outside its territorial jurisdiction. This encompasses participation in international agreements, partnerships, or contributions to Cloud Seeding efforts in other countries or regions; Request for disclosure on any awareness or monitoring efforts by relevant Irish authorities regarding Cloud Seeding activities, whether conducted domestically or abroad. This includes any regulatory oversight, research studies, or data collection initiatives related to Cloud Seeding and its potential impacts on the environment, weather patterns, and public health; Also any documents, reports, correspondence, or other relevant information pertaining to Ireland's involvement or awareness of Cloud Seeding activities, as well as any policies or guidelines governing such activities.
- Received 15 April 2024Decided 13 May 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the most recently updated department brief for an incoming Minister, either signed off and delivered to a new senior minister or minister of state following the 2024 April reshuffle, or a draft prepared for a possible change of minister but never delivered as the minister wasn't changed.
- Received 12 April 2024Decided 13 May 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for copies of all briefing material prepared for the new Minister of State Alan Dillon.
- Received 26 April 2024Decided 13 May 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 31/08/2023 to 05/10/2023: request for submissions received during the public consultation process for the draft sustainable settlement guidelines for planning authorities. For reference see link below. https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/451fc-public-consultation-on-the-draft- sustainable-and-compact-settlement-guidelines-for-planning-authorities/
- Received 4 April 2024Decided 10 May 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2023 to 03/04/2024: request for a copy of the minutes, notes, or any recordings of meetings held between Special Advisor Kevin Dillon and Cairn Homes (or any of its representatives). Also a copy of any communications between Mr. Kevin Dillion and Cairn Homes (or any of its representatives) whether by text, email, messaging service, or any other method.
- Received 26 April 2024Decided 10 May 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Wexford County Council made a Part 8 authorisation decision on 12/12/2022 in respect of local authority own development at Arthurstown in County Wexford (Planning Ref No. LAC 2210) Notice of the application was given to the department under Art 82 of the 2001 Planning Regulations. Request for copy of one document or one set of documents, and a copy of the Art 82 notice to include cover letter/email and all attachments.
- Received 19 March 2024Decided 9 May 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request the department provide comprehensive records (draft and final reports, correspondence, letters, emails, meeting notes, presentations, etc.) regarding the proposed development of Martin Savage Park in Dublin 7 by Dublin City Council.
- Received 11 March 2024Decided 9 May 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 03/01/2023 to 08/03/2024: The department wrote a letter dated 12/02/2024 to Dublin City Council requesting that they carry out a Nature Impact Statement on the impact for Brent Geese regarding the development of community grounds at Martin Savage Park, Dublin 7. Request for the following regarding discussions/decisions that may have led to this decision held by The Department such as: - Minutes of meetings, letters received and sent, internal memos, emails including any attachments, text messages, and phone records.
- Received 11 April 2024Decided 8 May 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for a copy of the report carried out on the Housing Adaptation Grants for older people and people with a disability undertaken by the department under the Housing For All strategy.
- Received 26 February 2024Decided 2 May 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/09/2023 to 26/02/2024: request for documents that indicate if the department has been contacted by Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth or Dublin Region Homeless Executive or Local Authorities, and responded to an ask, and/or has decided on whether or not it will provide shelter or accommodation to homeless IP applicants. Documents to include: memos, minutes/attendances of meetings/calls on this issue, correspondence between Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Dublin Region Homeless Executive and the Department at Principal Officer (PO) level and above, and internal correspondence between POs and above grades on this issue.
- Received 27 February 2024Decided 2 May 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for information between the Minister’s office and the Secretary General’s office on a report commissioned in November 2019 into an alleged role, if any, of Dublin City Council regarding payments made to certain individuals for the purpose of facilitating the protection of social housing developments in Ballyfermot/Cherry Orchard, against anti-social behaviour, intimidation of workers and criminal damage.
- Received 4 April 2024Decided 30 April 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/04/2023 to 03/4/2024: request for any complaints received by the department concerning the Cost-Rental Tenant in Situ scheme.
- Received 11 April 2024Decided 30 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2019 to 11/04/2024: request for all documentation in relation to 1. The all culls of Grey Squirrels carried out throughout Ireland 2. Information on which culling methods were used during each cull 3. Where each cull was carried out 4. Any future planned Grey Squirrel culls in Ireland
- Received 25 March 2024Decided 29 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/11/2023 to 28/02/2024: request for all e-mails, draft responses, responses and other records between the Minister, his Special Advisor Kevin Dillon, Secretary General and Assistant Secretaries General of the department related to Deputy Eoin Ó’Broin’s requests for the AEV and Revised Estimates Volumes (REV) for 2023 and 2024 including any records related to the Ceann Comhairle’s correspondence to the Minister on this issue.
- Received 28 March 2024Decided 29 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for Correspondence from Galway City Council who discharges the functions on behalf of the Lough Corrib Navigation Trust, who have requested clarification regarding the legislative basis for the delivery by the Lough Corrib Navigation Trust of its functions and activities. Request for correspondence to Galway City Council who discharges the functions on behalf of the Lough Corrib Navigation Trust from the department in response to their request for clarification regarding the legislative basis for the delivery by the Lough Corrib Navigation Trust of its functions and activities
- Received 2 April 2024Decided 29 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/03/2024 to 31/03/2024: requesting a list of e-Submissions submitted to the Minister through the e-Submissions channel.
- Received 3 April 2024Decided 29 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 11/07/2023 to 03/04/2024: request for the following: - copies of any revised or new guidance issued to Met Éireann broadcasters with regard to how to report on or refer to climate change on air.
- Received 2 April 2024Decided 26 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2023 to 01/04/2024: request for any record which assesses / recommends payment or refund (or recommends non-payment or non-refund) of education fees in respect of any single training / education course undertaken by a member of staff in the Department / Office (including staff serving abroad) which cost more than €3,000 per annum.
- Received 19 March 2024Decided 25 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2024 to 19/03/2024: request for all correspondence between the Minister and Minister Roderic O'Gorman.
- Received 27 March 2024Decided 24 April 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/12/2023 to 27/03/2024: request for all correspondence held by the Minister, Minister Kieran O'Donnell and Minister Malcolm Noonan About the following amendment to the Planning and Development Bill 2023. Amendment 605: “(7) Neither a planning authority nor the Commission shall refuse permission for proposed development for reasons that the housing growth target included in the housing development strategy in respect of the settlement (within the meaning of Part 3) concerned has already been reached.”
- Received 26 March 2024Decided 24 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/04/2023 to 26/03/2024: request for all records concerning the below lobbying instances with the department officials, the Minister and/or Ministerial advisors including correspondence, phone text or messaging app messages, meeting notes, meeting minutes, meeting briefings (provided by Cairn Homes and/or departmental briefings) and any subsequent internal correspondence (and attachments) provided to and/or from The Minister about the issues raised by Cairn Homes: Lobbying event 1: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/106156/cairn-homes-plc Lobbying event 2: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/101661/cairn-homes-plc Lobbying event 3: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/97038/cairn-homes-plc
- Received 26 March 2024Decided 23 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Requesting all records in relation meetings/phone calls between Kevin Dillion and Cairn Homes, as seen here: Cairn Homes plc (1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023 , Zoning or development - Lobbying.ie | Lobbying.ie and here: Cairn Homes plc (1 Sep, 2023 to 31 Dec, 2023 , Zoning or development - Lobbying.ie | Lobbying.ie Request for 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. Also any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, call logs, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received by the department in relation to the above return.
- Received 10 April 2024Decided 23 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Regarding St. Patrick’s Day celebrations 2023, request for: All expenses claimed by the Minister Records of the costs of all travel for every member on each trip Records detailing the accommodation details and total costs for each person and any other records showing additional costs organised or incurred by the department, e.g., gifts, presentations, receptions, guest hospitality, etc. All credit card receipts claimed using the department credit card A full itinerary of the Minister trip to South Africa and Zambia
- Received 25 March 2024Decided 22 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the total cost of producing the Burren National Park draft management plan 2017-2030 with an itemised breakdown of those costs.
- Received 15 March 2024Decided 18 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period 01/11/2023 to 15/02/2024 : request for emails, reports, documents, and other correspondence at Principle Officer level and above within the Homelessness Business Unit related to a report on the Housing Application status of households in emergency accommodation in the Dublin region submitted by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive.
- Received 19 March 2024Decided 18 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Regarding Glendeer Pet Farm in Athlone in the period of 01/01/2019- 19/03/2024, Request for: Copies of censuses or inventories Copies of zoo inspection reports Copies of all incident reports and escape reports
- Received 19 March 2024Decided 18 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Regarding Amber Springs Hotel’s Pet Farm in Wexford in the period of 01/01/2019 to 19/03/2024, request for: Copies of censuses or inventories Copies of zoo inspection reports Copies of all incident reports and escape reports
- Received 27 March 2024Decided 18 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the latest zoo license inspection report for the Sea Life Centre in Bray (recently closed)
- Received 2 February 2024Decided 12 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 15/07/2021 to 30/07/2021 inclusive, request for: 1. Records of information on internal and external communications, made either in electronic, or in any other format, that related to, referred in any way to, or made any contribution to, records that were released (or considered for release) on 22/07/2021 relating to a tendering process that was carried out at the request of National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in 2012. 2. The tender concerned, the contract to carry out a Benthic Survey to quantify the Area, Range, Structure and Function of the Codling Bank. 3. Letters written to the unsuccessful tenderers be released, including the names of these companies in compliance with Clause 29 of the decision released by the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information (OCEI) on 29/01/2024.
- Received 13 March 2024Decided 12 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for correspondence between the Communications Unit, including the Communications Manager (Housing for All), in the department with the producers of a TV show since 01/01/2023. with any local authority regarding a TV show since 01/01/2023.
- Received 13 March 2024Decided 10 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Regarding Vacant Homes Officer Event at the Custom House in 2023: request for a copy of the presentations made at this event, and the presentation on communicating the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant by the Communications Manager (Housing for All)
- Received 4 March 2024Decided 9 April 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the release of details relating to all successful applications for the Emergency Refurbishment (Ukraine) Programme, including the names of successful applicants, the amount paid to the applicants by the department, and the address/details of properties to be refurbished as a result of the successful application.
- Received 19 March 2024Decided 5 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for complete details on a complaint submitted in respect of works carried out at Coppingerstown, Midleton, Cork which is currently being investigated.
- Received 12 March 2024Decided 4 April 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
A request for a copy of a director’s resignation letter from the RTB, any correspondence from a director of the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) and the Minister’s office in the month of January 2024, and the minutes of meeting held between the Minister and a director of the RTB in the first week of February 2024.
- Received 6 March 2024Decided 3 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In relation to proposal for the development of a Community Group Home for people with intellectual disabilities on a site owned by Kerry County Council: request for the following: The department’s quantity surveyor and architect’s full assessment report and any other technical assessment carried out on the project proposal, either within the department or externally. Also request for the policy assessment or equivalent which fed into this decision.
- Received 4 March 2024Decided 2 April 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2024 to 04/03/2024: request for copy of the e-Submission and attached documents - Appointment of the Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála
- Received 4 March 2024Decided 2 April 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2024 to 04/03/2024; request for copy of the e-Submission and attached documents - Housing Finance Agency (HFA) senior management salary review - (DPENDR engagement)
- Received 27 February 2024Decided 22 March 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In relation to the Stakeholder Engagement Workshop that took place in July 2023 as part of the review of the Private Rental Sector. Request for a copy of the minutes, the agenda and the list of attendees.
- Received 8 February 2024Decided 20 March 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/03/2023 to 01/08/2023 - Request for any internal Department records, including the correspondence of officials of the grade of Principal Officer and above and any attachments, meeting minutes, agendas and reports, concerned with the decision to increase the cost-rental net income limit, as announced in July 2023
- Received 4 March 2024Decided 20 March 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2022 to 04/03/2024 -Request for the release of all records relating to the hire and use of commercial private jets as part of the Ministerial Air Transport Service. As in any private jet travel hired by The Department in lieu of using the Lear jet or any other Air Corps aircraft Also provide any communication (letters, emails, memos, WhatsApp/text messages) sent or received by The Department relating to the unavailability of the Lear jet or any other Air Corps aircraft for the Ministerial Air Transport Service
- Received 26 February 2024Decided 20 March 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of these years 2022, 2023 or 2024, in relation to ‘Comhaltas Choláiste na Mumhan’ a registered charity that operates the Gaeltacht summer college/ boarding school in Ballingeary, Co. Cork and the offer of accommodation for Ukrainian or other asylum seekers or IPA applicants A request for a copy of: any offer or submission of interest application made any acceptance or rejection letter, document or email sent by The Department in the event of an offer made
- Received 22 February 2024Decided 19 March 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for a copy of eSubmissions and attached documents on 712-23 - Minister's Observations on the LDA's 2024 - 2028 Business Plan fin the period 01/07/2023 to 22/02/2024.
- Received 19 February 2024Decided 14 March 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for copies of all the submissions to the rental sector review.
- Received 16 February 2024Decided 14 March 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023: Request for records in relation to SMR No. TN035-003001, a burial ground located in, County Tipperary. Also a copy of any standard operating procedure for the investigation of reports of destruction of/damage to archaeological monuments.
- Received 10 January 2024Decided 7 March 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2023 to 10/01/2024 -Request for any correspondence, including emails and attachments or meeting minutes, between the LDA and The Department relating to 1. The market rate used to help determine eligibility of cost-rental designations. 2. The cost-rental net income limits.
- Received 9 February 2024Decided 6 March 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2023; Request for all records held by the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Unit, the Help to Buy Unit and the Local Authority Home Loan Unit for its interactions with a TV production company and/or anyone associated with the TV programme regarding the use of these housing schemes. Request also for a copy of the briefing prepared and the minutes for meeting between Department officials and Dermot Bannon and Claire Irwin on 23/09/2022.
- Received 21 February 2024Decided 4 March 2024GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the National Parks and Wildlife Service stated record management policy and procedures for same.
- Received 28 February 2024Decided 4 March 2024RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
The Indecon report commissioned by The Department into the Land Value Sharing Tax that was discussed by Department officials during the Pre Legislative Scrutiny hearings during May 2023.
- Received 7 February 2024Decided 29 February 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for copy of draft minutes, the minutes or notes, including handwritten notes and any briefing documents prepared for a meeting of the Water Policy Advisory Committee on Wednesday 29/11/2023.