Department of Defence
FOI Requests — 882 requests
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-04-2024 - 30-04- 2024.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
-copy of all emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages or other correspondence within and between the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces in relation to the Press Release and press relations concerning the release of the Meenan Report on 21 Apr 23 and the 14 days before the release. -a copy of all emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages or other correspondence within and between the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces in relation to the Press Release and press relations concerning the release of the Mohan Report on 24 Mar 23 and the 14 days before the release.
- PART GRANTEDReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
A list of all submissions made to the Minister at your Department using the e-submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 February 2018 to the date of receipt of this request. This request is to include the date of the submission and its title. I am not seeking copies of the submissions themselves.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-03-2024 - 31-03- 2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
- a copy of any records held by the department referring or relating to the relaxation of rules around the wearing of beards by members of the Defence Forces. This request to cover the period 1 Sept 2023 to date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Any correspondence from the Minister or Junior Minister at the Department to the Football Association of Ireland requesting tickets to any games involving men’s, women’s and underage Republic of Ireland soccer teams, or any UEFA or World Cup games since 2016.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
The numbers of civil servants by grade who worked in the DOD from 1998 to 2018. A breakdown of the numbers of civil servants and their grade by section from 2008 to 2018.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
I'm looking for the following questions to be answered in accordance with the Freedom of information act 2014. 1. Is there anyone under Asylum/Refugee status receiving any type of training provided by the department of defence ? 2. Please list types of training being provided. 3. How many Live Army camps are currently or plan on being used to house anyone under Asylum/ Refugee status ?
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
The overall amount spent on UAVs between 1 January 2018 and date of request. The amount spent per each individual UAV procured in that period. The model name of each individual UAV procured in that period. The overall budget for any drone project/team/division per year during the same period.
- PART GRANTEDReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Make & Model & No. of Gov jets/helicopters used by cabinet ministers; maintenance costs, menus, salary of crew etc.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-12-2024 - 31-12-2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Defence 00772-24 - Study in Deaths by Suicide - Defence 01088-24 - Letter to Tánaiste from Chief of Staff I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2024 - 30/12/2024.
- Part-grantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Records of correspondence between the HSE and the Irish Air Corps about the provision of emergency air ambulances. Correspondence between the Irish Air Corps and the Irish Coast Guard about the provision of Emergency air ambulance service. Internal reports including but not limited to draft reports on the provision of an emergency air ambulance service.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
All submissions and lobbying information received relating to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill/ Act received in 2017 and 2018. All correspondence received by your department from all other Government Departments and public representatives relating to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill/ Act received in 2017 and 2018.
- Part-grantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
A copy of the pre-budget submission from your Department to the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2021. A copy of any cover, explanatory or accompanying letters sent by the Minister or Secretary
- Part-grantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Any Correspondence between the Department of Defence (at the grade of APO and higher) and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in respect of Budget 2021. I'm looking for the information in the timeframe of 1 April 2020 and 13 October 2020 inclusive.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
3. I would also like to receive any minutes of meetings from within the Dept of Defence Management Board, Strategic Management Committee or Senior Leadership Forum, that discussed the actions and operation of either or both these Emergency Civil Assistance Teams after their respective activities were completed.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
1. A copy of all reports following internal investigations 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 to date. 2. A copy of all reports following consultation for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 to date. 3. The cost of each report.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
1. copies of all records held by your public body relating to a request by the Minister for Foreign Affairs for use of the government jet for a trip to Mongolia in July. 2. copies of any reports, submissions, recommendations etc regarding purchase of a new government jet, lease of an alternative in the period 1 July 2016 to the current date
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-10-2023 - 31-10- 2023.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e- submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-09-2024 - 30-09-2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
• Documents related to plans to demolish derelict housing at the Curragh and interventions by the Tánaiste and or officials on his behalf to stop the demolition of this housing and any other housing owned or managed by the Department as referenced by the Tánaiste in the Dáil in February of this year.
- Withdrawn and Handled Outside of FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
1) A copy of your customer complaints procedure. 2) The number of complaints received from September 1st, 2021 until September 1st, 2022. 3) The number of complaints resolved satisfactorily. 4) The number of complaints that were escalated to the Ombudsman's Office. 5) The number of complaints that are still outstanding.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Copies of all records held referring or relating to the diversion of the government jet between airports in the UAE. Copies of all records held referring or relating to restrictions placed on Air Corps crew from leaving their base in the UAE.
- Granted (Part Transferred to DF FOI Unit)Received —Decided —Department of Defence
[CONTRACTS] Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2014 concerning the current and/or potential use of UAVs by the Defence Forces; · Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2014 concerning data protection and privacy issues arising from current and/or potential use of UAVs by the Defence Forces; [ISDP] Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2014 concerning projects on UAV technologies involving both the Defence Forces and the private sector; Please separate documents by individual project. Any documents (to include emails) created from 1 January 2014 concerning projects on surveillance technologies and/or monitoring systems involving both the Defence Forces and the private sector. Please separate documents by individual project
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-07-2024 - 31-07-2024.
- TransferredReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
All supporting tender documentation related to compliance, legal obligations and accuracy related to the award of a contract to Waterford Technologies for the use of its Mail Meter System by the Defence Forces. Specific information: Tender documentation regarding the provision of an email management and compliance platform for the Defence
- GRANTEDReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
A breakdown of the cost associated with the Defence Force advertisements that were aired in Croke Park during the Hurling Semi Finals last weekend (July 28&29). • A breakdown of the cost associated with the Defence Minister's full page op-ed in the GAA hurling semi-final programme on July 29. • A breakdown of the cost associated with the Defence Forces appreciation ceremony that was conducted in Croke Park during the Hurling Semi Finals last weekend (July 28&29). • A copy of all communications between the GAA and the Department of Defence regarding the hosting of an appreciation ceremony in Croke Park during the Hurling Semi Finals last weekend (July 28&29), as well as the Minister's op- ed in the match programme, and Defence Forces advertisements.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-06-2024 - 30-06-2024.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
1. All correspondence held by the Department in the past four years concerning proposals to create Ireland’s own fleet of jet fighter aircraft, including combat and interception jets (including the model and estimate cost of purchasing each jet, as well as costs associated with training jet pilots to fly the aircraft.) All correspondence concerning the development of a radar sureveillance capability for the Air Corps.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
- a record of how much has been spent in total on air taxi services by the department in each of 2023 and 2024. To avoid confusion, I am looking for an aggregate figure for all such services for the two years mentioned and am not seeking the cost of the individual flights. The provision of aggregate information will mean there is no need for Section 36 to be applied. A request for "information" of this type, as opposed to records, is allowed under Section 17(4) of the FOI Act where it can be gathered with relative ease. - a copy of any records held by the Secretary General that refer or relate to a formal decision to take the Learjet out of service for the purpose of the MATS in the period 1 Jan '24 to date.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
I am making an official FOI request for any document, notes or emails that contains an instruction or guidance that states or shows ..... NOT TO ALLOW ANY INCIDENT OF ARMY SEX ABUSE BE REALISED INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Correspondence between the project team on radar capabilities and the Department of Defence and the Minister of Defence. Minutes of meetings of the project team on radar capabilities. Any briefing notes, correspondence, or documents relating to these meetings. Any briefing notes, memos or documents prepared for the Minister relating to radar capabilities or the project team on radar capabilities meetings. Any correspondence with EU or NATO regarding the project team on radar capabilities or Ireland’s radar capabilities. The period of the request is from Jan 1, 2023 to April 28, 2023.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Copies of any value for money reports, or other such reviews or audits on recruitment campaigns designed to attract more women into the Defence Forces. Copies of any reports, submissions, memos, reviews, or any other such review or explanatory documents referring or relating to difficulties in the recruitment and retention of women in the Defence Forces. Both parts of this request to cover the period 1 January 2017 to date of receipt.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Copies of all records from the period from 1 January 2018 to the date of receipt of this request that relate to the incidence of suicide among current or former members of the Defence Forces.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
All minutes of board meetings held during 2019. If you do not have a board, the board-equivalent body will suffice, ie, governing authority, management committee, etc. (Management Board)
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Any correspondence between the Minister of State Kehoe, Chief of Staff in the Defence Forces and either PDFORRA or RACO regarding issues relating to recruitment into Permanent Defence Forces in the years 2017, 2018 and to-date in 2019.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-01-2024 - 31-01- 2024.
- Withdrawn and Handled Outside of FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Could you please tell me how many army personnel are serving overseas with the United Nations. Could you tell me what countries the army personnel are serving in.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-12-2023 - 31-12- 2023.
- Part-grantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
1.All correspondence between the Department of Defence and representatives of the Roman Catholic Church since 1st January 2020, which refers to Military Chaplaincy. 2. All internal documents and communications (including, but not limited to, meeting minutes and emails) since 1st January 2020, which refer to the creation of a review of Military Chaplaincy.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Part Transfer -copies of any submissions/briefings/or other such review, overview, or discussion documents discussing options for this repatriation, including but not limited to the use of the MATS for the repatriation operation.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Information in relation to any agreement made between the Department of Defence C &A Branch & enlisted personnel representative association PDFORRA with regards to Border Allowance and cessation from 2009 to 30th September 2020.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Copies of the following submissions and associated records: - Defence 00843-23 - Defence 00825-23 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/8/2023 - 31/10/2023.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Please can you respond to the following questions regarding the procurement of your IT software licensing agreement? 1. Can you confirm what year you moved to O365. 2. If you have answered question 1, can you please advise of the partner/reseller/entity/team you used to negotiate the move to O365. 3. Are you currently using, or have you ever used the “FromSA” product SKU in your Microsoft Office 365 software licensing agreement? 4. Do you have an overarching agreement or Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft? 5. If yes to question 4, please can you supply the name and copy of the agreement or Memorandum of Understanding. 6. Did you “relinquish/trade-in/levy up/buy back/upgrade/ transition (or any other terms including, but not limited to, the terms provided for your perpetual licences to be retained) the ownership of your prior perpetual licences to obtain discounts from Microsoft for subscription licences?
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Any briefing documents, reports or memos prepared for the Minister of Defence concerning EUTM Mali or MINUSMA since 2018.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
A copy of reports the Defence Forces Chief of Staff sent the Minister for Defence on the number of cases of bullying and harassment between 1st January and 10th August 2022.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
I am seeking copies of the following documents: - Defence 00656-24: Review of High Level Command and Control - Memo for Govt - Defence 00583-24: Summary of HSA Inspections - Defence 00665-24: Use of the Lear for Military transport - Defence 00618-24: Overview of Q1 2024 A7 and A7 related complaints Report I wish for my request to cover the period: 1.4.24 – 29.7.24
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Defence
Copy of all department management board meetings, between 1st February and 30th July 2019.