Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2,035 records (page 4 of 41)
- Received —Decided 9 November 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of the meeting minutes from the senior officials group responsible for the state response to migration from Ukraine and through the international protection process. This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2024 to date.
- Received —Decided 29 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The application is for the email correspondence between the office of An Taoiseach and PriceWaterhouseCoopers – as set out in this entry on the Lobbying Register. (Link)
- Received —Decided 25 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
(1). The details of all sporting tickets (received and offered) to Taoiseach Simon Harris since his appointment as Taoiseach in April 2024. As well as any correspondence regarding them and any invoices or receipts incurred in the attendance of said events. (2). A register of gifts received by Taoiseach Simon Harris since his appointment as Taoiseach in April 2024.
- Received —Decided 24 October 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I would like to request the following information for each trip taken by these officials: 1. Dates of departure and return. 2. Destinations visited. 3. Purpose of each trip. Records of all foreign travel undertaken during the years 2021 - 2022 - 2023 by the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.
- Received —Decided 23 October 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Access to any minutes / notes relating to the meeting in May 2024 between An Taoiseach Simon Harris and David Courell (Interim CEO of FAI), Paul Cooke (President of FAI), and Alexsander Ceferin (President of UEFA).
- Received —Decided 23 October 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details and monetary value of all gifts received by the Taoiseach and/or officials within the Department of the Taoiseach between 1 January 2023 and 19 September 2024.Details and monetary value of all gifts given to foreign dignitaries by the Taoiseach and/or officials within the Department of the Taoiseach between 1 January 2023 and 19 September 2024.
- Received —Decided 22 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I would like to make a request for all emails or letters from members to the public to the Taoiseach Simon Harris about Budget 2025.I would like the request, under the Freedom of Information Act, to cover the period from October 1, 2024 until the present day.
- Received —Decided 22 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Could I please request records of all communications received by the Department from members of the public, groups, organisations and political parties offering suggestions, ideas or requests about how the Government should spend the €13 billion euro in back taxes that Ireland is due to receive from Apple. I wish to cover the timeframe 10/09/24 to present day.
- Received —Decided 21 October 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I wish to request access to the job description or role profile for the position of Secretary General or Deputy Secretary General used in the recruitment process on the last occasion either position was advertised.
- Received —Decided 21 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I would like copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Simon Harris/Taoiseach’s Office and representatives of Meta, X and Tik Tok dated between April 9 2024 and August 19, 2024. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Taoiseach Simon Harris and representatives of the same companies.
- Received —Decided 16 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Glenveagh Properties has reported meeting with department officials between May 1 and August 31. (Link). In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of any meetings between the parties from May 1 to August 31 minutes for the meeting(s) records of all material presented at the meeting(s)
- Received —Decided 16 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Tuath Housing Association has reported meeting with department officials on July 17. (Link). In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the July 17 meeting minutes for the meeting records of all material presented at the meeting
- Received —Decided 15 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I wish to request access to any record which sets out the cost to date in 2024 of providing period products free of charge as part of measures to address period poverty.
- Received —Decided 14 October 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1) All email correspondence between Taoiseach Simon Harris and Professor Stephen Kinsella (Economic advisor to An Taoiseach) between 01 July 2024 to current date 2) Records of all reports, presentations and memos prepared by Professor Stephen Kinsella (Economic advisor to An Taoiseach) and sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris between 01 July 2024 to current date 3) Minutes from meetings between Taoiseach Simon Harris and Professor Stephen Kinsella (Economic advisor to An Taoiseach) between 01 July 2024 to current date 4) All emails sent by Taoiseach Simon Harris that mention Professor Stephen Kinsella between 01 June 2024 and 08 July 2024 5) Correspondence between Sarah Bardon (Chief of Staff to An Taoiseach) and Chris Donoghue (government press secretary) and Professor Stephen Kinsella (Economic advisor to An Taoiseach) between 01 July 2024 to current date
- Received —Decided 12 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The number of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach regarding an alleged Russian spy in the Oireachtas. Examples of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach regarding an alleged Russian spy in the Oireachtas.
- Received —Decided 9 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All documents received and sent by the Department from other Government Departments and stakeholders involved in the Cork Event Centre from 1 April 2024 to 25th July 2024 including any memos for all Ministers
- Received —Decided 7 October 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All minutes/briefing notes/correspondence/documentation related to a meeting between Amazon Web Services and former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (also including Brian Murphy and Helen Blake) per the lobbying register here
- Received —Decided 30 September 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I wish to request access to any record which shows the number of participants from your FOI body who attended (1) training courses dealing with EU or Irish competition law and (2) training courses dealing with EU or Irish procurement law, since January 2022, in each case broken down showing the grades of participants, please.
- Received —Decided 30 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The number of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach since January 1st 2019 regarding the murder of Pat Finucane. Examples of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach since January 1st 2019 regarding the murder of Pat Finucane.
- Received —Decided 26 September 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. A copy of the minutes of a meeting the Taoiseach held with clinical lead of spinal services at Children's Health Ireland David Moore in recent weeks to discuss surgery waiting lists. 2. A copy of the minutes of a meeting the Taoiseach held with the officials from the Department of Health recently to discuss waiting lists for children's orthopaedic surgeries. 3. All correspondence between the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health regarding waiting lists for children's surgeries from April 1st to August 20th. *Taoiseach Simon Harris referred to the meeting with David Moore and a meeting with officials from the Dept of Health during a press conference in Dublin today (Aug 20th).
- Received —Decided 19 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of the minutes of the meetings of the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) in the period 1 Jan 2018 to date. A list of the existing or previous sub-groups of the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF).
- Received —Decided 19 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of any records held referring or relating to the possible inclusion or exclusion of the following organisations from the membership of the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF): Nursing Homes Ireland, Family Business Network, ISME, British Irish Chamber, and Federation of Early Childhood Providers. A copy of any correspondence between the department and any of the above with regard to inclusion or exclusion from LEEF.
- Received —Decided 12 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I am submitting an FOI request regarding the emergency powers exercised under the COVID-19 emergency legislation, specifically the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020. I would like to access: 1. All documentation and internal communications discussing the use of emergency powers and their impact on civil liberties from March 2020 to December 2021. 2. Any legal assessments or internal memos that outline the implications of the legislation on public rights and freedoms. 3. Records of meetings or consultations regarding the renewal or extension of these emergency powers.
- Received —Decided 10 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Minutes for the March 25 meeting of the department's executive board note that the Housing Investment Group met on March 25. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: Minutes for the Housing Investment Group meeting on March 25 All material presented at the meeting
- Received —Decided 10 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Access to all correspondence between Christop Schwizter of Dublin Zoo and An Taoiseach Simon Harris during 2024
- Received —Decided 10 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence the Taoiseach has received about the timing of the next general election, both from the public and colleagues, from August 1st, 2024, to present.
- Received —Decided 9 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Records created on or after 1 January 2018 until 11 July 2024, relating to the Rolex Milgauss watch given as a gift to the Ceann Comhairle Sean O Fearghaill in 2018 on a trip to the United Arab Emirates, and which was, subsequently stored in a safe in the office of the Taoiseach.
- Received —Decided 7 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Information/records requested relates to a meeting organised at Davos for CEO of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Zoran Bogdanovic and The Coca-Cola Company to exchange views with then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Please provide all correspondence relating to the organisation of the meeting, meeting minutes or notes and briefing notes This relates to the lobbying returns made at below links: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/110592/coca-cola-hbc-ireland-and-northern-ireland https://www.lobbying.ie/return/111385/coca-cola-ireland
- Received —Decided 7 September 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. Correspondence between the Taoiseach and pharmaceutical companies or industry representative groups on the General Pharmaceutical Legislation, between 1st March and 4th June 2024. 2. Correspondence (sent and received including attachments) between NovoNordisk and the Taoiseach or his advisers, including Clare Mungovan, as well as minutes of meetings between same, and briefings prepared for those meetings, between 1st January and 4th June 2024.
- Received —Decided 11 August 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 regarding the Taoiseach's confidential briefing for the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Specifically, I would like to request: 1. Copies of all documents related to the confidential briefing prepared for the Taoiseach for the 2024 UNGA, including but not limited to: Briefing notes. Background information. Policy positions or recommendations. 2. Any correspondence or communications between the Department of the Taoiseach and relevant stakeholders or advisors regarding the UNGA briefing. 3. Information on the key topics or issues that were discussed or highlighted in the briefing.
- Received —Decided 11 August 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Simon Harris and representatives of Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, X, Google, Tik Tok, Amazon, Amazon Web Services. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Harris and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 26/6/2024 to 11/9/2024
- Received —Decided 29 July 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Simon Harris and representatives of Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, X, Google, Tik Tok, Amazon, Amazon Web Services. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Harris and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 4/5/2024 to 25/6/2024.The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Received —Decided 26 July 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of any Cabinet records referring or relating to the possible introduction of a register of interest for the judiciary. This request should cover the period 1 Jan 2016 to 31 Dec 2017.
- Received —Decided 26 July 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I am seeking the following records: Internal Communications: Emails, memos, and other forms of correspondence within the department concerning the establishment of the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use. Communications between your department and other government departments or agencies involved in the assembly. Reports and Documents: Any reports, proposals, or briefing documents related to the formation, objectives, and operational plans of the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use. Minutes of meetings or notes from discussions held within your department or between departments regarding the assembly. Policy Documents: Documents outlining the legislative, policy, or operational changes considered or recommended for the assembly. Records detailing the selection process for assembly members and the terms of reference for the assembly. Submissions and Deliberations: Submissions received from stakeholders, experts, or the public that were considered in the planning of the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use. Records of deliberations or consultations held within your department or with other bodies regarding the assembly. I am particularly interested in records created or held from February 2021 to the present.
- Received —Decided 25 July 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Pinnacle Public Affairs has reported lobbying the department on behalf of Irving Oil between January 1 and April 30 2024, to request that Irving Oil be added to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Taskforce. (Link Here) I wish to request access to the following records/details: All paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and Pinnacle (when acting on behalf of Irving) and/or Irving between 1 January and 30 April 2024 All briefing material prepared by officials ahead of any meetings between the parties for the same period Minutes for such meetings Records of all material presented at such meetings
- Received —Decided 24 July 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. Correspondence between the Taoiseach's advisers and Department officials regarding the recognition of the state of Palestine between the period 01 April 2024 and the present day. 2. Correspondence between the Taoiseach and his advisers regarding the recognition of the state of Palestine between the period 01 April 2024 and the present day. 3. Correspondence between the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of the Taoiseach regarding the recognition of the state of Palestine between the period 01 April 2024 and the present day. 4. Correspondence from the general public regarding the recognition of the state of Palestine between the period 01 April 2024 and the present day. 5. Correspondence from any state agencies, multinationals based in Ireland and any other companies or people on their behalf regarding the recognition of the state of Palestine between the period 01 April 2024 and the present day. 6. Correspondence from Israel's ambassador to Ireland regarding the recognition of the state of Palestine between the period 01 April 2024 and the present day.
- Received —Decided 22 July 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
a) The total number of car parking spaces currently available to staff of your public body in the Dublin City Council area. b) The number of car parking spaces currently owned by your public body in the Dublin City Council area. c) The number of car parking spaces currently leased by your public body in the Dublin City Council area. d) The number of car parking spaces currently provided to your public body by the OPW in the Dublin City Council area.
- Received —Decided 18 July 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Microsoft Ireland has reported meeting with the department (link here) between January 1 and April 30 2024. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: All paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and Microsoft between 1 January and 30 April 2024 All briefing material prepared by officials ahead of any meetings between the parties Minutes for such meetings Records of all material presented at such meetings
- Received —Decided 10 July 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copy of correspondence (including submissions or representations) between technology companies X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or TikTok and the office of An Taoiseach since 01 March 2024
- Received —Decided 28 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The briefing document prepared for the new ministers of State after ministerial reshuffle - Ministers Carroll MacNeill and Naughton.
- Received —Decided 20 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I am seeking introductory briefings provided to the Minister of State for European Affairsand any briefings provided to her in connection with EU meetings she attended. The period covered is from 7th April to 1st May 2024.
- Received —Decided 18 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
• All records relating to the apology issued by Simon Harris to the Stardust families in the Dáil on Tues 23rd April. • All communications between the Taoiseach's office and family members of the Stardust victims/their legal representatives since 15th April 2024.
- Received —Decided 18 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Intel Ireland Ltd. has reported meeting once with Department officials between January 1 and April 30 2024. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: • All paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the Department and Intel Ireland Ltd. between 1 January and 30 April 2024 • All briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting between the parties • Minutes for the meeting • Records of all material presented at the meeting
- Received —Decided 17 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
• The number of correspondences from the public to the Department of Taoiseach regarding the Dublin and Monaghan bombings since January 2021. • Examples of correspondences from the public to the Department of Taoiseach regarding the Dublin and Monaghan bombings since January 2021.
- Received —Decided 17 June 2024GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence containing economic advice regarding inflation, housing and corporation tax receipts, provided by Mr Alan Ahearne to the Taoiseach or Tánaiste since January 1, 2022.
- Received —Decided 17 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Bank of Ireland has reported meeting with Department officials between January 1 and April 30 2024. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: • All paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the Department and Bank of Ireland between 1 January and 30 April 2024 • All briefing material prepared by officials ahead of any meetings between the parties • Minutes for such meetings • Records of all material presented at such meetings
- Received —Decided 12 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I am seeking the following in relation to the Taoiseach’s recent visit to the US and meeting with President Biden: 1. All briefing documents and/or memos provided to the Taoiseach prior to the visit. 2. Minutes of the phone call of Monday 7th October. 3. Minutes of meeting of Wednesday 9th October. 4. All post meeting briefing documents and/or memos produced.
- Received —Decided 11 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
• All internal departmental correspondence (from the period 01 January 2024 to 14 March 2024) received by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar about St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to United States (Washington & Boston) • All internal departmental correspondence (from the period 01 January 2024 to 14 March 2024) received by Minister Hildegarde Naughton about St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to Singapore • All internal departmental correspondence (from the period 01 January 2024 to 14 March 2024) received by Minister Peter Burke about St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to United States (Atlanta & Savannah) • All briefing material prepared for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar related to St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to United States (Washington & Boston) • All briefing material prepared for Minister Hildegarde Naughton related to St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to Singapore • All briefing material prepared for Minister Peter Burke related to St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to United States (Atlanta & Savannah)
- Received —Decided 11 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I am requesting the release of any emails from asylum seekers, refugees or International Protection applicants to the Taoiseach's office since 1 January this year. In the event that this request is too broad, a random sample of 50 such emails is sufficient.
- Received —Decided 11 June 2024Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
IBM has reported meeting Leo Varadkar and John Callinan in Washington DC in March. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: • All paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and IBM between 1 January and 30 April 2024 • All briefing material prepared by officials ahead of meetings between the parties in March 2024 • Minutes for such meetings • Records of all material presented at such meetings.