Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
FOI Requests — 321 requests
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records: 1. Public Support for Amcor Flexibles Any and all records relating to: • Financial support, grants, subsidies, capital investment, tax reliefs, or equipment incentives awarded or facilitated by your Department (or by the IDA) to Amcor Flexibles in the past five years (2020–2025), • Specifically, in connection with their reported purchase of thermoforming machinery/pouching machinery and/or the development of a clean room facility at their Irish site. 2. Job Creation Claims
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to any records held by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) relating to the use and authorisation of Irish State emblems by the initiative known as “Back for Business” and any individuals or entities connected to it. Specifically, I request: 1. Any applications for, or consent granted by the Minister, for the use of Irish State emblems (including the harp, the shamrock, or other official Irish Government insignia) in connection with the initiative known as “Back for Business”, from 2017 to the present. 2. Any applications for, or consent granted to, Fitzsimons Consulting or Paula Fitzsimons, for the use of State emblems or Irish Government branding in public communications, websites, business-related materials, or promotional campaigns.
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am making a Freedom of Information request for copies of all correspondence between Minister Peter Burke and Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae in relation to the Power Up grant. The time period can be limited to 23/1/2025 to 13/3/2025.
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am making a Freedom of Information request for copies of all correspondence between Minister Peter Burke and Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae in relation to the effects of Storm Eowyn on the horticulture sector. The time period can be limited to 23/1/2025 to 13/3/2025.
- Access: RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following: Any records relating to the provision of a dedicated mobile phone in 2008 to Sheryl Sandberg, a Facebook employee, or any other Facebook or Meta employee In a recently published book, a former Facebook/Meta executive has claimed that a "special phone" was given to Sheryl Sandberg in 2008 "by the Irish government". I am looking for any records in DETE relating to the provision of this phone.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014 I am requesting access to all records related to this lobbying return. www.lobbying.ie/return/115995/mediahuis-ireland-group-limited
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I wish to make a request for records held by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment under the Freedom of Information Act. The records are: Letter sent by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions regarding the EU shareholder's rights directive, sent between Sep 1st 2024 and Dec 31st 2024. As outlined on the lobbying register, www.lobbying.ie/return/120134/irish-congress-of-trade-unions
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —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 the following, dated between January 23 and January 30, 2025: Leo Clancy/Enterprise.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35 and 36Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. a list of all investments screened under the mechanism since it came into force earlier this year. Any records relating to potential amendments to the Act since its commencement
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 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: An email from named staff to the minister on behalf of Cooley Distillery outlining concerns around the potential for Irish whiskey
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records: • A copy of the last three internal audits carried out by the department specifically concerning the WRC; • A copy of the last three audits of the organisation carried out by external auditors at the request of the department specifically concerning the WRC;
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 29,30,33,36 and 40Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records: A copy of the minutes of the last five audit and risk committee (ARC) meetings in the department
- Access: Refused Section: 29Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - AI Regulatory Guidance Sandbox: Proposal I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 29/7/2025.
- Access: Refused Section: 30Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I wish to receive under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: - A copy of all final briefing and speaking notes prepared for the Minister for an Informal Meeting of Compet and FAC Trade Ministers in Warsaw on February 4th
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Thank you for your response regarding my request for information on the public funding allocated to Amcor Flexibles Ireland. I wish to clarify the basis of my request and to restate the information required. 1. DETE has already acknowledged a 2022 grant In earlier correspondence arising from FOI FOI-0279-2025, the Department confirmed: that a grant was issued in 2022, that a ministerial announcement accompanied it, and that details of the grant amount were withheld. This information was supplied to me directly by DETE under FOI and forms part of my records.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 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. L.M. Ericsson has reported meeting with Peter Burke regarding telecoms regulation in the EU and the "lack of investment and innovation" between September 1 and December 31 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 department officials and L.M. Ericsson in that time period – 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: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: a copy of the below presentation, which was delivered to the IDA board in May 2024 4.1 New Strategy - Focus on offshore renewable energy. Presentations from DECC and DETE. The Board noted the presentations from named Staff of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and from a Staff Member of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35, 36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am seeking information on an update meeting with Trade Minister Burke and the Intel Ireland Leadership team which occurred between May- August 2025. The meeting was to "To discuss the competitive challenges for advanced manufacturing in Ireland, specifically the high cost of electricity. To express Intel's interest in supporting the actions and related programs in the upcoming National Semiconductor Strategy”. Could you please provide: Date and location of the meeting Attendees’ names and positions (both from Intel and the Department) Agendas, briefings, or talking points prepared for the Minister Minutes or notes taken during the meeting Correspondence (emails, letters, memos) relating to the meeting Follow-up actions or outcomes
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act. The application is for a copy of a letter sent by email and registered post on 25 October 2024 by Arthur Cox LLP, Matheson LLP, McCann FitzGerald LLP and William Fry LLP on the European Union (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) Regulations 2024.
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
FORM OF ACCESS To receive documentation via email. DETAILS OF REQUEST Section 11 (access to records) 1. Correspondence between Arthur Cox LLP, ALG LLP, Matheson LLP, McCann FitzGerald LLP and William Fry LLP (sent and received), and Minister Peter Burke and/or Minister of State Dara Calleary, on the EU corporate sustainability due diligence directive, between 1st May 2024 and 3rd January 2024. 2. Minutes of any meetings of the above law firms and Mr Burke or Mr Calleary, on the EU corporate sustainability due diligence directive, between 1st May 2024 and 3rd January 2024. To note: www.lobbying.ie/return/117232/arthur-cox-llp
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the freedom of information Act 2014: All records held by the Department relating to gifts, hospitality, travel expenses, subsidised events, or externally-funded trips received by: -Ministers and Ministers of State assigned to this Department, -Members of the Minister’s private office for the period from 1 January 2024 to Date. This request should include, but not be limited to: -Records or registers of gifts or hospitality offered or received, including invitations to events, receptions, entertainment, or meals; -Records relating to travel or trips (domestic or international) where costs were paid in full or in part by external organisations, including semi-state bodies, lobby groups, private sector entities, or foreign governments; -Details of payment or reimbursement, including who paid, the purpose of the event/travel, total cost, and whether departmental approval was granted; -Any conflict-of-interest declarations or assessments made in connection with such gifts, trips, or events; -Any correspondence or memos between the Department and the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) regarding such matters
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 29Received —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 civil servants and the Minister (principle officer and up) between this department, The Department of Enterprise, Tourism & Employment, and the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in relation to budget 2026 between May 2025- 07 October 2025
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I wanted to access, under Freedom of Information law, any correspondence between the Departments and AbbVie - relating to its botox plant in Westport and the possibility of new EU/US tariffs I would like my request to cover January 2025 to present
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 15,30,33,35 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I would like to make a request for records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.
- Access: GrantedReceived —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 for the AI Advisory Council meeting on 11 December 2024.
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I refer to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (as amended). I would like to request the release of a copy of the MOU between the Department and the ICTU on how the grant it receives is spent, please.
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am requesting access to all submissions received by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment or its Economic Migration Policy Unit in relation to the review of the Critical Skills Occupations List and/or the Ineligible Occupations List, specifically concerning the occupation of 'Pharmacist' (Standard Occupational Classification code SOC-3. 2217). Submissions from or on behalf of the Irish Pharmacy Union are of particular interest, but all relevant submissions from other representative bodies or stakeholders concerning pharmacists during the specified period are also sought. This request pertains to submissions made during the review periods that led to the official inclusion of pharmacists on the Critical Skills Occupations List in June 2022. Therefore, please provide records from August 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, or any other relevant period immediately preceding this announcement that informed the decision.
- Access: RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records:
- 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 Apple: · Any correspondence between the Minister's office to or from Apple or its representatives since 1 January last;
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 30 and 36Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I'm seeking a copy of the following records held by the office of Minister Peter Burke and by the Inward Investment Unit of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Minutes or notes of the meeting held on the occasion of the minister's visit to Amazon Studios, Culver City, Los Angeles between 1 September, 2024 and 31 December, 2024, as returned by Amazon Ireland to the lobbying register at the following address: www.lobbying.ie/return/122009/amazon-ireland-support-services- limited
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I'm seeking a copy of the following records held by the office of Minister Peter Burke and by the Inward Investment Unit of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment:
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I'm also seeking a copy of the following records held by the Inward Investment Unit and the FOI Unit of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment between April 7, 2025 and May 13, 2025 inclusive: Correspondence within and between the Inward Investment Unit and the FOI Unit including letters, emails, notes from meetings,
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to each FOI Internal review decision letter issued by your organisation in 2024 and any records released therewith, but excluding any decision letter which related exclusively to personal information as defined in Section 2 of the act.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 30,35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. My request is for sections 2 & 5 of the briefing notes for the Minister and the CEO of the IDA ahead of and after the trade mission to the US East Coast in July 2024. Section 2 Mission Objectives & Key Messages Section 5 Meeting & Event Briefs’
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I would like to submit a freedom of information request under Freedom Of Information Act 2014 for records, including records in electronic format, held by your Department of all drafts of the Refreshed AI – Here for Good strategy between 1st of January 2024 and 6th of November 2024.
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I would like to submit a freedom of information request under Freedom Of Information Act 2014 for records, including records in electronic format, held by your Department of all drafts of the AI – Here for Good strategy between 1st of July 2020 and 31st of July 2021
- Access: Refused Section: 15Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to obtain the following information.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 regarding meetings between the minister/department officials and Apple regarding EU legislation. Specifically, I would like to obtain correspondence, briefings and other records related to meetings held between 1 Jan, 2025 and 30
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am requesting that you provide me with information regarding records you keep. A copy of emails and any attachments between Fionnuala Ní Bhrógáin from the Communications Workers' Union and Minister Peter Burke’s office. Please limit this search to between January 1st and April 30th 2025.
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - Proposed Dissolution of the Determination of Employment Status Working Group. I wish for my request to cover the period from 20/1/2025 - 8/5/2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 29,35,36 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 advisor in relation to meetings / correspondence with the following companies and individuals: Alma Curran and Medtronic I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/5/2024 - 17/2/2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 35 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Section 11 (access to records) Any correspondence from or sent to the department or the minister involving complaints about the management culture and alleged bullying at the Design and Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) from January 2020 to date - involving either the board of the DCCI and/or staff and former staff of the DCCI.
- Access: GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of the following records: Copies of the correspondence sent by the Irish Bookmakers Association to Minister Peter Burke, as outlined here: www.lobbying.ie/return/121987/irish-bookmakers-association I am also seeking any replies sent to the IBA on behalf of the Minister or his Department, and any related records such as emails,
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 29 and 30Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Request the following records: Documents relating to the department's requests for feedback on public information on the UPC referendum to business representative bodies, professional bodies and state agencies and the responses received from those agencies.
- Access: Part-GrantedReceived —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 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 Flutter Entertainment on matters relating to the company’s operations in Ireland and abroad, licensing frameworks
- Access: Refused Section: 36Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence directly between Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke and Intel. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Burke and Intel. The time period can be limited to 24/12/2024 to 6/2/2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 28 and 35Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and associated documents: - IDA Strategy 2025-2029 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/12/2024 - 10/3/2025.
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I would like to request information on the deal announced by enterprise ireland with regards to Fenergo on the 8th of July for €100 million
- Access: Part-Granted Section: 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following information or copies of records that reveal the information below: Copies of any correspondence (letters or emails) - and details & notes of any meetings - between the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke and the CEO of the Corporate
- Access: Part-Granted Sections: 28,30,35,36 and 37Received —Decided —Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to request the following information from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: • Correspondence, memos, notes, minutes or reports on MSD’s investment in Ireland from 2010 to present • Details of meetings with MSD officials Any briefings on MSD’s operations and investment in Ireland