Department of Defence
FOI Requests — 882 requests
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2019 to date, correspondence with the relevant charity, the Charities Regulator, and An Garda Síochána during the same period.
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Air Corps. This is cover the period 1 January 2020 to date of receipt of the request.
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Wing, the General Officer Commanding the Air Corps, The Deputy Chief of Staff Operations or the Chief of Staff?
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General of your Department along with the pre-budget submission.
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Access to the entire contract (Tender CPC 02/2019 – Bespoke Tailoring & Uniforms) awarded to CDHC.
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Maritime (semi) autonomous Systems for Mine Countermeasures (MAS MCM), Upgrade of Maritime Surveillance, Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS), Military Mobility, Energy Operational Function (EOF), European Secure software defined Radio (ESSOR), Cyber Threats and Incident Response Information Sharing Platform, and EU Radio navigation Solution (EURAS)
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recommendations of the Working Group on Malaria Chemoprophylaxis.
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The total price of the winning tender. Please state the price ex vat.
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(d) What Irish, EU and International safety standards is Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment complying with for the 5G strategy and existing 5G technology. (e) I request proof e.g. a certificate from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment that confirms that UK, EU and International safety standards for workers and the public have been meet. 1.4 If no, I request to know when you will be chairing a 5G strategy? 2. I request the name/s of the Officer/s in charge of the 5G strategy and roll out for 5G and Smart Cities; and who their subject area expert or consultancy is, their CV and qualifications on 5G and Smart Cities. 3. Are you in talks with any experts, companies or entities about autonomous vehicles (AV) for public transport and/or private use on Public Highways?
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3.1 If yes, I request to see the complete strategy, its ambitions and its objectives in PPTX, Word, PDF or picture format. 3.2 I also request a supplementary document that includes all levels of detail on: (a) Companies and entities involved and the names of the company/entity officers? (b) Specification sheets of all technology. (c) What type of communication system will the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment be utilising to control the vehicles? (d) What Irish, EU and International safety standards does your AV strategy and rollout comply with? (e) I request proof e.g. a certificate from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment that confirms that UK, EU and International safety standards for workers and the public have been meet.
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4. Do you have a strategy for smart roads and smart signage on Public Highways and Public spaces? 4.1 If yes, I request to see the complete strategy, its ambitions and its objectives in PPTX, Word, PDF or picture format. 4.2 I also request a supplementary document that includes all levels of detail on: (a) Companies and entities involved and the names of the company/entity officers? (b) Specification sheets of all technology. (c) What technology e.g. units and arrays will not be 5G, but can be 5G enabled e.g. with current software, future software, hardware upgrades or retrofitting etc (you must be specific on anything here)? (d) What Irish, EU and International safety standards does your 5G strategy and rollout comply with? (e) I request proof e.g. a certificate from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment that confirms that UK, EU and
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International safety standards for workers and the public have been meet. 5. Are you planning to rollout or have rolled out LED street lighting? 5.1 If yes, please answer these questions: (a) What is the CMS and specification of the software and hardware of the LED street light system? (b) What type of waveform is the LED? e.g. Square wave? (c) Can you control the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) of the streetlight system using the CMS? (d) Can you control the PWM of each streetlight that’s connected to the system? (e) What restrictions do you have in place for the control of the PWM? (f) What is the Irish, EU and International safety limit (low and high) for the amount of ‘flicker’ (Hz) the Human Body and eyes can be exposed to and for how long?
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(g) I request to see the training manual and safety operation manual for the CMS and the LED streetlight system. (h) Who is the company who is or has installed the CMS LED streetlight system? (i) What company maintains and repairs the CMS and LED streetlight system? (j) What entity and Officer is responsible for the safety standards for the CMS and LED streetlight system? (k) I request proof e.g. a certificate from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment that confirms that Irish, EU and International safety standards for workers and the public have been meet. (l) What is the amount of Blue Light leakage that’s safe for the public and workers during the LED streetlights operation? (m) What level of LED streetlight exposure is safe for the public at daytime and night time? (n) Is there a legal requirement for diffusers to be fitted to LED streetlights?
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(o) How have you have addressed the amount of Oxidative Stress on Human and Animal cells that’s produced from LED? 5.2 If no, then I request a declaration from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment that you will not be installing LED streetlights in the future. If you cannot provide a declaration, I would like the following answered in the future tense: (a) What is the CMS and specification of the software and hardware of the LED street light system? (b) What type of waveform is the LED? e.g. Square wave? (c) Can you control the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) of the streetlight system using the CMS? (d) Can you control the PWM of each streetlight that’s connected to the system? (e) What restrictions do you have in place for the control of the PWM? (f) What is the Irish, EU and International safety limit (low and high) for the amount of ‘flicker’
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(Hz) the Human Body and eyes can be exposed to and for how long? (g) I request to see the training manual and safety operation manual for the CMS and the LED streetlight system. (h) Who is the company who is or has installed the CMS LED streetlight system? (i) What company maintains and repairs the CMS and LED streetlight system? (j) What entity and Officer is responsible for the safety standards for the CMS and LED streetlight system? (k) I request proof e.g. a certificate from [Council] that confirms that UK, EU and International safety standards for workers and the public have been meet. (l) What is the amount of Blue Light leakage that’s safe for the public and workers during the LED streetlights operation? (m) What level of LED streetlight exposure is safe for the public at daytime and night time?
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(n) Is there a legal requirement for diffusers to be fitted to LED streetlights? (o) How have you have addressed the amount of Oxidative Stress on Human and Animal cells that’s produced from LED? 6. Where do you have 3G and 4G systems in public spaces and public roads?
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clg-the-dep-1/). This request to cover the period 1 May 2019 to date of receipt of this request.
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Department of Defence personnel relating to the naval service in the months of June 2019 and July 2019
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referring to the provision of grant in aid to the Red Cross. This request to cover same period as above.
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A copy of the 2017 Working Group Report on Malaria Chemoprophyaxis. All versions of the above reports to include drafts and any updates made to the original report between 2013&2017. The terms of reference for the Working Group during the commission of both the 2013 & 2017 reports. The minutes of all the working group on malaria chemoprophylaxis, medical advisory group and implementation group meetings, recommendations, reports and findings.
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initial investigative lead was performed by the Air Corps flight safety officer.
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Employees will be assumed to be full time otherwise. €0-24,999 €25,000-49,999 €50,000-74,999 €75,000-99,999 €100,000-124,999 €125,000-149,999 €150,000-174,999 €175,000-199,999 €200,000-€224,999 €225,000- 249,999 €250,000-274,999 €275,000-€299,999 €300,000 and above
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2. Minutes of all meetings between the Minister/Department of Defence and European Council, European Commission and Operation Sophia Command representatives in regard to Eunavfor Med (Operation Sophia) which involve discussion of the Irish Navy's role in Operation Sophia, and which inculde specific reference to Irish expertise in maritme search and rescue. 3. All correspondence between the Department of Defence and the European Council, European Commission and Operation Sophia Command in regards to Eunavfor Med (Operation Sophia) in which it is set out/agreed that the Irish Navy is participating in Operation Sophia solely in a humanitarian search and rescue role. 4. Minutes of all meetings between the Minister/Department of Defence and European Council, European Commission and Operation Sophia Command representatives in regard to Eunavfor Med (Operation Sophia) which involve discussion of the Irish Navy's role in Operation Sophia and which involve specific reference to the Irish Navy participating in Operation Sophia solely in a humanitarian search and rescue role.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
The minutes of the Strategic Management Committee of the Defence organisation since November 1, 2021 to April 4, 2022.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Any documents, correspondence regarding the procurement of a cargo variant of the CN 295 for the Irish Air Corps from January 1 2021 to April 4, 2022. Any documents, correspondence regarding the procurement of helicopters for the Irish Air Corps from January 1 2021 to April 4, 2022.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Internal correspondence relating to this (https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40357757.html) article published on 12/8/2021. Evaluation documents relating to the suitability of the former New Zealand Lake Class vessels for operations in the Irish Sea.
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Correspondence between (sent and received including attachments) the Minister/Ministers of State in the department and the department secretary general, between 1st April and 22nd April 2022.
- Withdrawn and Handled Outside of FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Can you please forward the current copy of your FoI manual.
- TransferredReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
available data including e-mail relating to 2022 CJEX which took place in May 2002 in National University of Ireland Galway. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
May I ask for available copies of records created in relation to this from January 1st 2017 to May 27th 2022, to include, but not be limited to, the following: • Records of events where paid services of MCs, conference hosts, after-dinner speakers, conference or event moderators, broadcasters etc. were acquired • Records of the names of the people hired for each of these events • Individual pay for these persons per event
- TransferredReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
i) Copies of accounts for the Defence Forces Canteen Board for 2019, 2020 and 2021 ii) A copy of the current price list for food, drink and other items sold in Defence Forces canteens
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
I wish to apply for the following information relating to correspondence received from the arms industry: A copy of all proposals, advertisements, brochures, sales pitches and similar items received by the Department from representatives of manufacturers of military arms and equipment since January 1, 2022.
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Copies of all internal or external audit reports completed by or on behalf of the Department since 1 January 2020 to date on Custume Barracks in Athlone or Carnagh camp in Athlone. Copies of any briefing notes/reports/submissions/memos or otherwise prepared for the Minister or Secretary General arising from the completion of any of the above reports.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Correspondence and emails held by Minister/Sec Gen relating to the deployment of military aircraft to assist the repatriation of Irish babies born to surrogate mothers in Ukraine, between February 1 2022 to date. Reports or briefing documents prepared for Minister and/or senior officials on the outcome of the operation from February 1 2022 to date. Records detailing: - No of aircraft deployed - Routes of aircraft deployed - Numbers of passengers onboard and whether civilian, public sector or defence forces - A breakdown of costs of the operation.
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• Copies of the minutes of all internal and external correspondence involving Minister Simon Coveney/Secretary General Jacqui Crum/all other relevant officials at Assistant Secretary level on the topic of purchasing or leasing new aircraft for the Ministerial Air Transport Service. The time period can be limited to 1/1/2022 to 8/6/2022.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Correspondence between the Department and other Departments/State Agencies in relation to action 19/9 of Housing for All: "All Government Departments will examine their existing portfolio of properties and subject to any obligations under the PSC, the LDA Act 2021 or the State Property Act 1954, will place them on the market if they are not required and may be suitable for conversion to residential accommodation"
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All internal department correspondence and communications (sent and received including attachments), in relation to press queries sent to the department by Irish Times reporter Jack Power, between 1st May and 12th June 2022.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
"- Any correspondence, documentation, emails, reports, relating to Altea and the Department of Defence from January 1, 2021 and to June 6, 2022. - Any reports from Altea regarding aircraft.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
"- Any correspondence, documentation, emails, reports, relating to Altea and the Department of Defence from January 1, 2021 and to June 6, 2022. - Any reports from Altea regarding aircraft. - Any and all documentation and reports regarding the procurement of jet aircraft for the Irish Air Corps.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Copies of any reports held based on monitoring of social media or social media mentions of your organisation in the period March, April, May and 2022. This should include any monitoring outputs, whether they are carried out internally, or by external providers and then provided to your offices.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
1. In relation to all CCTV cameras that you have procured from 2017 until the present, please provide: - the names of each company and the names of the products including the model numbers - the contracts with each company - the cost per unit and the total costs, and - the duration of contracts and/or licenses. 2. Please provide records that state the capability of the CCTV cameras (along with their storage and processing units whether locally, on a server or in the cloud), such as facial recognition,
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Records relating to the deployment of military aircraft to assist the repatriation of Irish babies born to surrogate mothers in Ukraine. - No of aircraft deployed in the operation - Routes of aircraft deployed - Numbers of passengers onboard and whether civilian, public sector or defence forces - A breakdown of costs of the operation. The timeline of my request is February 1 to date.
- Withdrawn and Handled Outside of FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
A breakdown of costs to the Defence Forces of the assistance given to Irish parents of babies born through surrogacy in Ukraine from February 1 2022 to date. - Can the breakdown include the cost of military aircraft used to assist the families, including types of aircraft; - Transport costs; - Any other costs incurred.
- Withdrawn and Handled Outside of FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Any records held on the Department of Defence organisational capability review.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
1. All communications between the Department of Defence and the Department of Transport on bringing in the Defence Forces to assist in Dublin Airport between 29 May and 29 June. 2. All communications between the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces on bringing in the Defence Forces to assist in Dublin Airport between 29 May and 29 June. 3. All communications between the Department of Defence and DPFORRA on bringing in the Defence Forces to assist in Dublin Airport between 29 May and 29 June. I would prefer to receive these documents electronically and in their original formatting.
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• All correspondence held by the Department regarding the use of the Defence Forces at Dublin Airport. This request should cover the period 01 January 2022 to the present day. My preferred form of access to these records is in digital format via email.
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copies of any correspondence between the DoD and any other public body with regard to the provision of military support at Dublin Airport. - copies of any submissions, briefings, memos, recommendations or other such high-level documents prepared for either the Minister or the Sec Gen with regard to the possible provision of DF personnel at Dublin Airport. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
All internal emails relating to the deployment of Defence Forces personnel to Dublin Airport to assist with queue/crowd management and/or security dated between 25 April and 29 June 2022, including any correspondence between this Department and The Department of Transport/Minister Ryan/Minister Naughten.
- Withdrawn and Handled Outside of FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
- A record, list, database of all vacant properties held by the department to include their name, location, and how long they have been vacant. - The cost of providing security at each of the vacant properties in 2020 and 2021.