Department of Finance
FOI Requests — 5245 requests
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1. Copy of briefing material drawn up by the Department of Finance for the new Minister for Finance
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Copies of all briefing material prepared for the new Minister for Finance, Tánaiste Simon Harris
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Any new handover briefings prepared for the new minister for finance, and any communications between the secretary general of the department and the new minister since his instalment this week
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The documents I’m seeking relate to the department or minister’s contacts with private companies about Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union. I would like to obtain correspondence, briefings, minutes or other documents from the period 1 January 2025 until the present, including those related to contacts with Bank of America (reference to lobby register entry below): https://www.lobbying.ie/return/125053/bank-of-america
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A copy of all briefing notes prepared for Minister Harris upon taking office dated between 15/11 and 20/11.
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All representations made to Minister Paschal Donohoe - including any staff notes and letters - upon his resignation as Finance Minister dated between 15/11 and 20/11.
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This should include all correspondence from members of the public, industry bodies, and private entities and individuals.
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A copy of any briefings, briefing packs and/or briefing presentations prepared for, delivered to, or requested by the newly appointed minister / minister of state Please note that I have been sending FOI requests on audits to all state bodies, and - barring redactions for cyber security matters, all other State bodies are releasing audit reports in full or with minor redactions. To refuse release would be going against the general view of public bodies that audits should be released under FOI in the public interest and for transparency. Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible.
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A copy of all briefing notes prepared for Minister Paschal Donohoe for The Business Post economic outlook forum which took place on November 11.
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Any briefing documents prepared for the new Minister.
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1. A copy of any submission, proposal report, non-paper, from the Banking & Payments Federations Ireland, on combating financial fraud/scams, as part of the EU payment services directive, shared with the Department. (I think this would have been received in late 2024) 2. Any correspondence between the Department and the Department of Enterprise, or the Department of Taoiseach, on the PSD3, between 1st November and 28th November 2025.
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A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Finance through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-11-2025 - 30-11-2025.
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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, and -Senior civil servants (Principal Officer level and above), 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,
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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; and -Any records indicating whether the above gifts, hospitality, or trips were formally declared to the Department, SIPO, or any other relevant oversight body. I am seeking both electronic and hard-copy records, including emails, registers, memos, correspondence, and reports.
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All legal advice, briefings, or opinions received by or prepared for Minister O'Donovan or departmental officials on the Q1 2026 digital wallet pilot using MyGovID for social media age verification. Records evaluating compliance with constitutional rights (Article 40.3 privacy), GDPR, DPC rulings on Public Services Card biometrics, or EU eIDAS for linking MyGovID to platforms. Memos or correspondence with the Attorney General, Data Protection Commission, Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, or Coimisiún na Meán on data sharing risks, third-party access, or civil liberties impacts. Responses to concerns from ICCL, Digital Rights Ireland, or similar groups.
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Scope: Records from 1 January 2025 to present, in electronic format where possible.
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- 1. Any correspondence, submissions or observations since January 1st, 2023, toReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) from any landowners orReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- landowner representatives on the application and timing of the ResidentialReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- Zoned Land Tax; and any replies from the Minister or his Department.Received —Decided —Department of Finance
- 2. Any correspondence, submissions or observations since January 1st, 2023, toReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) from any local authorityReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- executive (at PO level or above) on the application and timing of theReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- Residential Zoned Land Tax; and any replies from the Minister or hisReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- Department.Received —Decided —Department of Finance
- 3. Any correspondence, submissions or observations since January 1st, 2023,Received —Decided —Department of Finance
- from the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) to the Minister forReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- Housing or his Department (at PO level or above) on the application and timingReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- of the Residential Zoned Land Tax; and any repliesReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
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- A record of correspondence between the minister’s office and Coco ContentReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- Limited about funding, financial support and fiscal incentives to theReceived —Decided —Department of Finance
- independent TV sector.Received —Decided —Department of Finance
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- 1. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments wereReceived —Decided —Department of Finance