Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
FOI Requests — 321 requests
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION Freedom of Information Act 2014 Correspondence sent and received between the Minister and Medtronic, plus minutes of any meetings, between 1st March and 26th September 2025. www.lobbying.ie/return/132002/medtronic-plc
- Access: Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under FOI law I would like the following records. 1. Copies of any records containing grievances or copies of exit interviews that current or former CEA staff, including gardai, have made over employment conditions and the management of the Corporate Enforcement Authority since January 2024 to date. 2. A copy of all correspondence between the Department and the CEA of its staffing issues relating to garda recruitment, retention and reassignments from January 2024 to date.
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 Please can you furnish us with records held by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to the design, development, testing, and compliance assessment of the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) portal, specifically in relation to digital accessibility standards and the Department’s obligations under S.I. No. 358/2020 (European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020); including but not limited to the Accessibility Statement published or drafted for EPOS in accordance with S.I. No. 358/2020.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, we are seeking the following: Records specific to the following lobbying engagements of Meta: - www.lobbying.ie/return/126180/meta-platforms-ireland-ltd - www.lobbying.ie/return/126178/meta-platforms-ireland-ltd
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Enterprise dated between January 1, 2025, and the date of this request: Records of correspondence, reports and memos, meetings and meeting notes between department officials (ranked at assistant secretary general and above, including ministers) and Janssen Sciences on matters relating to taxation, EU regulation, exports, pharmaceutical supply chains, and discussion on international tariffs.
- Access: Refused Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information relating to the requests to the Department for derogations exemptions. I specifically request data for derogations regimes regarding Russia, Ukraine (Oblast) and Libya. 1. All requests received by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment by private individuals and/or companies for exemptions from derogations regimes in operation by Ireland. 2. All requests granted by the Department for exemptions from derogations regimes in operation in Ireland. 3. All requests denied by the Department for exemptions from derogations regimes in operation in Ireland. In all cases the information should include: · details of the requester, including the nature of their business, · the sanction they requested an derogation from, · and the reason a request was refused or granted I request the information going back to January 1, 2020 and up to the current date.
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: All correspondence including mobile phone messages to or from senior civil servants and the Minister (principle officer and up) including all messages or documents shared with the Minister in relation to exemption from capital acquisitions tax on a heritage basis from February 2025 – present.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 33 and 36Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records- All correspondence between and all records/minutes of any meetings held between John Newham and Eli Lilly, dated between 25/01 and 25/05.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 29 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records- All correspondence between The Department (principal officer grade or higher) and Enterprise Ireland in relation a recently agreed Service Level Agreement between the department and enterprise ireland, dated between January 1, 2025 and February 25, 2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act. The application is for any correspondence from Intel over the last year in relation to the cost of electricity in Ireland, or its concerns about competitiveness Also, any written minutes of meetings that the company or its representatives have had with John Newham, as reference in the Lobbying Register, including here: www.lobbying.ie/return/119877/intel-ireland-limited
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Any correspondence between the Minister and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers, regarding the current vacancies for Deputy Chair of the Labour Court and, any correspondence
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 28,29,31 and 42Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records to cover the period 1 May 2025-present: Any records concerning the following risks in the department's risk register: Risk 00004-25
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Freedom of Information Act 2014 Correspondence sent and received between the Minister and Stripe, plus minutes of any meetings, between 1st March and 26th September 2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 15 and 31Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records to cover the period 1 May 2025-present: Any records concerning the following risks in the department's risk register: Risk 00017-25
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 36Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am making this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking access to records relating to the development and implementation of the updated Employment Permit System. Specifically, I request the following information: The total cost incurred by the Department in the development and rollout of the updated Employment Permit System.
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: The letter sent to, and any follow-up responses/ correspondence between, Minister Peter Burke and a named person on behalf of M&S (Marks & Spencer), sent between 1 January and 30 April.
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I request that you send me the following: All data regarding authorizations, denials and prohibitions, with specific, case-by-case information related to their number, value, destination, the exporter name, all decisions taken on applications, as well as all other available information held by the Trade Licensing and Control Unit, as supplied to the European Commission, for all
- Access: Refused Sections: 35 and 36Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records to cover the period 1 January 2024-present: • A copy of all records in any folders for dual-use licence applications for named company where the end user is in Israel; •A copy of all records in any folders for dual-use licence applications for named company where the end user is in Israel; •A copy of all records in any folders for dual-use licence applications for named company where the end user is in Israel; •A copy of all records in any folders for dual-use licence applications for named company where the end user is in Israel;
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records concerning the Chemicals Interdepartmental/Agency Group: • Minutes of meetings of the Chemicals Interdepartmental/Agency Group; • Any reports prepared by the Chemicals Interdepartmental/Agency Group; • Any briefings from the Chemicals Interdepartmental/Agency Group prepared for ministerial The date range for the request is 01 Jan 2020 to 24 March 2025.
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking access to the following: A list of all individuals appointed as Special Advisers to any Minister or Minister of State within the Department, from 2011 to date, including: · Name of the adviser · Minister to whom they were assigned · Date of appointment · Date of resignation or cessation (if applicable) · Sanctioned salary rate at time of appointment · Total remuneration actually paid during the period of their service (gross, per year or cumulative)
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Any correspondence between the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and the Irish Defence and Security Association (IDSA) between 1 September 2024 and 16 December 2025.
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Any correspondence between the Minister and the Chair of Enterprise Ireland regarding the employment landscape and/or job losses in the ICT sector. Date commencing Jan 1st 2025 to present.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 29,35 and 36Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Any correspondence from 2025 between the Minister and the Chair of the IDA regarding the employment landscape and/or job losses in the ICT sector.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to the following records held by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, covering the period 1 January 2022 to the present: 1. Policies, guidelines, or internal communications regarding the use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA) by staff. 2. Records of procurement, contracts, or trials relating to generative AI tools. 3. Internal or external communications (emails, memos, meeting notes, press briefings) discussing the risks, benefits, or adoption of generative AI. 4. Any risk assessments, ethics reviews, or impact assessments concerning generative AI. Documents provided to ministers or senior officials concerning the adoption, regulation, or communication of generative AI.
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am writing to request access to records held by the Department of Enterprise under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. OpenAI Ireland has reported meeting virtually with department officials, www.lobbying.ie/return/127428/openai-ireland-ltd once in January and once in April, to discuss the implementation of the AI Act and the latest draft of the GPAI Code of Practice. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details:
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. The request is for documents related to the European Commission’s review of the REACH chemicals legislation. I would like to obtain all records of the Irish government's position on this regulation, records of meetings with industry representatives and any
- Access: RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records- All Correspondence between Minister Burke and Alice Mansergh, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, dated between 25/01 and 15/04.
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following records: All records of correspondence (including emails, letters, and briefing notes), minutes of meetings, or other documentation involving representatives of the alcohol or drinks industry in relation to alcohol labelling, from 1 September 2024 to 18 April 2025. This request includes, but is not limited to: • Records of any lobbying or advocacy by industry bodies such as Drinks Ireland (IBEC), Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland, or other domestic or international alcohol industry representatives • Notes or briefings prepared for or following meetings or correspondence • Submissions received regarding alcohol labelling regulations, health warnings, or related policy proposals
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Any correspondence (both electronic & paper) between the Minister and the Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, relating work permits, migration or family reunification policy or legislation. The period I refer to is from Jan 1st, 2025, to the present day.
- Access: Refused Sections: 28 and 29Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: -Roadmap for the Decarbonisation of Commercial Buildings and associated Memorandum for Information of Government I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9/2024 - 6/1/2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 32 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I would like to request, under Freedom of Information legislation, any and all correspondence between the Department and the
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Could you please provide me with a list of all the companies that have submitted collective redundancy announcements to the Department Enterprise, Trade and Employment office as part of companies legal requirement to do so under the Protection of Employment Act 1977. I have the 2024 list that was previously published by the department but not the up to date 2025.
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following • Correspondence between Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill regarding the introduction of health information alcohol labelling between January 23 2025 and the date of this request • Correspondence between Minister Burke and IBEC representatives regarding the introduction of health information alcohol labelling between January 23 2025 and the date of this request • Correspondence between Minister Burke and vitner group representatives regarding the introduction of health information alcohol labelling between January 23 2025 and the date of this request
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Records of minutes taken during the ODI policy roundtable meeting held a 11.30am on March 8th 2024 at the Clayton Hotel Charlemont on Charlemont Street. Records of all correspondence between senior officials from Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Justice between March 1st and April 30th 2024 regarding issues discussed during the ODI meeting and proposals made in the Decarbonising Ireland working paper.
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am emailing to request access to this information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. The specific return I am seeking is: Restaurants Association of Ireland: Public policy area: Food. "Meeting of the Business Regulation Forum discussion on Food Labelling. The forum invited the CEO of Restaurants Association Ireland to attend the meeting". Published on the 26th of May 2016
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Oracle has reported meeting Peter Burke in May to outline its operations in Ireland and opportunities for further growth. 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 Oracle this year – all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting – minutes for the meeting – records of all material presented at the meeting
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details = Minutes of any meeting(s) held between named Staff of Abbott Laboratories and named Special Advisor Ronnie Downes, Assistant Secretary, between the dates of 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION Freedom of Information Act 2014 1. Correspondence sent and received by the Minister, related to the EU Digital Markets Act, from any of the following (or agents or firms
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request details regarding press and communications staff working on behalf of the department.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following documents: - Memos, presentation slides, minutes of meetings, follow-up emails between Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke and/or his
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence between Cyrus One and Minister Burke during 2024.
- Access: RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
F0I Request North South Ministerial Code of Practice To be clear I am requesting information on: Your Departments contribution to the introduction of the Code of Practice.
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking copies of the following records: Correspondence (any emails, messages, letters, minutes of related meetings, briefing notes, etc) related to the lobbying activity by OpenAI Ireland Ltd outlined here: www.lobbying.ie/return/127428/openai-ireland-ltd
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: The amounts paid in fees, remuneration and/or expenses to Patricia King, former General Secretary of ICTU, by your Department, including when differently named, in connection with services / employment / positions held with state bodies under the Department's aegis. The amounts paid in fees, remuneration and/or expenses to Kevin Duffy, former Chairman of the Labour Court, by your Department, including when differently named, in connection with services / employment / positions held with state bodies under the Department's aegis. The amounts paid in grants to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions by your Department, including when differently named, over the past 10 years, and information exchanged internally or with the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding value-for-money metrics / performance in relation to such grants.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the following records in relation to Meta: • Any correspondence between the Minister's office to or from Meta or its representatives since 1 January last; • Minutes or notes taken at any meetings between Minister, his advisors, or the sec gen with Meta or its representatives since 1 January last; Any briefings prepared for the Minister, his advisors, or the sec gen regarding Meta since 1 January last.
- Access: RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records-
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I would like to apply under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act for the following records held by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Copy of correspondence between the Workplace Relations Commission and/or the Labour Court and the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment since 01 November 2025 on the Government’s new action plan to promote collective bargaining which was launched by the Minister for Enterprise on November 5th 2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am writing to request access to records held by your organisation under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: Any direct communications (letters or emails to or from) or minutes of meetings in 2025 between the minister for enterprise and: • Google • Meta • Amazon (including AWS) • Microsoft • Pfizer
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Acts, I would like to request the following information: A copy of all correspondence between Open AI and the Department A copy of all minutes of meetings between Open AI and officials at the Department and/or Ministers/Ministers of State All briefing notes prepared for officials, Ministers or Ministers of State for meetings The timeframe for these requests is from 1st January 2024 to present