Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
FOI Requests — 2434 requests
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Dear FOI Officer(s) Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any record which show total expenditure in your FOI body in 2025 on provision of free period products. I am seeking any single record, or the smallest number of records possible to provide the information sought - I am not seeking "any and all" such records. I am willing to agree to any change which your FOI body suggests which will minimise work for your organisation and minimise or eliminate charges for me.
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Dear FOI Officer(s) Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to •a ny record which shows the budget set aside in your FOI body for the EU presidency in 2025 or 2026, and • any record which shows staffing implicaons in 2025 and 2026 arising from the Irish EU Presidency I am seeking any single record, or the smallest number of records possible to provide the information sought - I am not seeking "any and all" such records.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I would like to request, under Freedom of Information law, all of the correspondence between senior staff within the Department about the issue of so called "under the arm" cabinet memos I would like my request to cover the last year
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I'm writing to every Department to request, under Freedom of Information law, all of the correspondence held by each department relating to corporate hospitality OFFERED to and ACCEPTED by the minister of the day
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I'm asking any record outlining the parliamentary activities allowance allocated to each party leader in 2025. If it's preferable, I'd be open to dealing with this request outside of the formal FOI procedure.
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. In the National Development Plan 2018–2027, it is stated: "This transport strategy will also evaluate the potential of a Bus Rapid Transit or Light Rail corridor to serve the increased population growth as envisaged by the NPF and subject to the necessary development consolidation by the Local Authorities to support the appraisal, planning and design for provision of such a high capacity corridor in the later stages of the period of the strategy." https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/national-development-plan-2018-2027-4648929a-319f-4297-83f6-4350b6f76913.pdf Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following: All documentation, reports, correspondence, or records relating to feasibility studies, appraisals, assessments, or evaluations undertaken to compare or assess the suitability of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) options for the Cork Metropolitan Area. Specific details on the initiation and completion dates of each study or evaluation related to these options. The full cost for each study or evaluation related to these options. If any part of this request is unclear or requires refinement for processing, I am happy to clarify or amend as needed.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the FOI Act 2014, we are seeking the following: Records specific to the following lobbying engagements of Google with the department: - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/126825/google-ireland-limited We would prefer to receive this information electronically.
- Refuse and Transfer OutReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
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 Public Expenditure and Reform, dated January 24, 2025 to the date of this request: •R ecords of submissions to the department on inheritance tax reforms. Please note, this correspondence should include, but is not limited to, emails, letters, memos, reports, draft memos, draft reports, calls, text messages, social media app messages, and other forms of correspondence/documents. The correspondence relates to that at the level of assistant secretary general and above.
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
All records, including but not limited to reports, advice, analysis, correspondence (internal and external), surveys, data, memoranda, statistics, briefing papers, policy papers, reviews or any similar material relating to: 1. The implantaon, operaon, analysis, or legal evaluaon of the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in the Irish jurisdiction; and/or 2. The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) signed between Ireland and the United States to implement FATCA. This request includes but is not limited to: • Communicaons with or regarding the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the U.S. Department of the Treasury • Internal assessments or legal advice concerning data protecon, privacy, sovereignty, or compliance impacts • Stascs or reports on reporng by Irish financial instuons under FATCA • Reviews or consultaons on FATCA’s effect on Irish residents or financial instuons • Details of any other similar document you are aware of and who holds such documentaon
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Records of any bonus, reward, or performance-related payments made to civil servants in the department between 2022 and 2024. I would like included the number of recipients, the total amount paid per year, and any internal policies relating to these payments.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the minutes of any meeting held by the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce. - a copy of any onboarding materials provided to members of the taskforce on their appointment. - a copy of any records held referring or relating to public comments made by the chairman of the taskforce about the Green Party where he blamed them from infrastructural issues in Ireland. For avoidance of doubt, it is the comments made in the following article: https://www.businesspost.ie/daily-briefing/the-greens-are-to-blame-for-our-paralysis-sean-odriscoll-on-fixing- the-states-infrastructure/ For the third part of the request, please ensure that mobile phones, messaging services and any other such communications channels are searched.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-06-2025 - 30-06-2025.
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I am writing to request access to records held by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. A filing on the Lobbying Register states that Jack Chambers Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform) was lobbied by MSD during the period 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025 - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/127043/msd In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: = Records of all correspondence between Jack Chambers Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform) and MSD during the period 1 May, 2025 to current date in relation to the following lobbying activity - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/127043/msd = Records of all minutes of meetings between Jack Chambers Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform) and MSD during the period 1 May, 2025 to current date in relation to the following lobbying activity - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/127043/msd I would request that this information be provided in digital format, although any other format is also acceptable.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held referring or relating to the decision to cease publication of the specific salaries of special advisers under FOI and/or online in line with the previous practice of the department. - a copy of any records held by the CPU with regard to the above and also copies of any correspondence between DPER and/or the CPU and any other government department with regard to publication of the specific salaries of special advisers.
- Withdrawn and Handle Outside FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I would like a copy, in Word or PDF format, of the Collection of Debt by Public Service Bodies – Best Practice Guide, published by the Department for Public Expenditure in January 2017. This document is mentioned in the Debt Management of Collections in Local Authorities document published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in October 2024. I have been unable to find any other mention of this document and been unable to gain access to it online. As well as a Word Document or PDF of the requested document, I would like any information related to the publication of this document, online or otherwise, and any information related to its removal from the DPER website.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Please find below a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for: 1. A list of all e submissions sent to the cabinet minister in your Department during the period January 1st-July 2nd this year Please note, I am not looking for the esubs themselves, just a list of their titles
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, we request access to the tender records submitted by Byrne Wallace/OSM; (1) at Framework stage, and (2) for this mini-competition. Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, and in accordance with the principles established by the Information Commissioner in: •H enry Ford & Sons Ltd, Nissan Ireland and Motor Distributors Ltd v. Office of Public Works (31/03/1999), and •M r. Mark Henry v. Office of Public Works (25/06/2001), we hereby request access to the following records: (1) Pricing Information • Full breakdown of pricing submied by Byrne Wallace/OSM, including item-level pricing and cost schedules. (2) European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) The ESPD submied by the successful tenderer, including: Any declaraons of reliance on third-party capacity. Any subcontracng arrangements disclosed. (3) Selection and Award Criteria Submissions All documentaon submied in response to the selecon and award criteria, including: Technical and quality proposals. Methodologies and implementaon plans. Any other materials used in the evaluaon process. (4) Identification of number of submissions and placement of Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors LLP Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors LLP acknowledges that certain information may be redacted under Section 36 of the FOI Act where it is commercially sensitive. However, we request that any such redactions be clearly justified with reference to the relevant exemption and that the public interest test be applied, particularly where disclosure would enhance transparency and accountability in public procurement. Please provide the requested records in electronic format. Should clarification be required, we are available to assist.
- Withdrawn and Handle Outside FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am kindly requesting the following information: •T he total number of employees (headcount, not Full-Time Equivalent) employed by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform on the snapshot date of 21 June 2024, including all full-time, part-time, temporary, and contract staff counted as individual persons regardless of hours worked. If possible, I would also appreciate a breakdown of this headcount by: • Employment type (full-me, part-me, temporary). •A ny sub-agency included in the count (if applicable).
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the FOI Act 2014, we are seeking the following: The Department of Justice and Enterprise Ireland informed us that the development of the Tara and Erin chatbot was co-funded (through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative) by Department of Public Expenditure and Reform through the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). In this context, we request the following: 1. All tender and contract documents related to the SBIR initiative that eventually lead to the development and deployment of Tara and Erin chatbot. 2. Please also provide the following documents: a) Risk assessment documentation b) Technical documentation c) Evidence of human oversight d) Performance metrics (including accuracy), robustness and cybersecurity measures deployed e) Evidence that the deployed system does not hallucinate f) Total cost g) data protection impact assessment i) environmental/sustainability impact assessment
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
•R ecords sent from the Department of Public Expenditure to the Department of Transport, CIÉ, and NewERA, or received from those entities, between 1 August 2023 and the present, relating specifically to the CIÉ 1951 Superannuation Scheme. •T his includes: • Governance of the Scheme, including the Interim Pensions Administraon Body (IPAB) and compliance with relevant laws and directives • Draing, approval, and signing processes of any statutory instruments amending the Scheme • Maers surrounding Labour Court Recommendaon 22297 and related discussions or decisions • Communicaons involving the named officials as listed.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - PER 00470-25: Estimates 2025 Memo - PER 00446-25: Project Ireland Delivery Board and Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce - PER 00463-25: Briefing on Memorandum for the Information of the Government on Urgent and Emergency Care Situation Report – May 2025 - PER 00456-25: Irish Rail - PER 00408-25: MfG First Home Scheme Commitment - PER 00445-25: The Path to Universal Healthcare: - PER 00414-25: Arts Council Director - PER 0036925: Commissioner of An Garda Siochana - PER 00474-25: Update on NSSO Issues - PER 00528-25: Value for Money Obligations regarding Public Expenditure Management and Oversight I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 6/7/2025.
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I seek a copy of the following information, previously subject to an FOI request. (i) access to correspondence between the Minister for Public Expenditure and the Chair of the Senior Post Remuneration Committee (SPRC) since 1 March 2024 and (ii) the terms of reference of the SPRC and any briefing or advisory material provided to its members by the Department. and including the information which was directed by OIC to be released pursuant to Case number: OIC-150871-V9Y7D5, see https://oic.ie/en/ombudsman-decision/1c9ef-mr-a-and-department-of-public-expenditure-ndp-delivery-and-reform/.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I’d like to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, as described below. Would you be able to assist, please? The information relates to CfT: IHW034F-3-003 PROJ000010227 AMC Lot 3 for the provision of ICT Peripherals and Associated Services, published by the Office of the Government Procurement. I’d like to ask, if the results of this CfT can be published, specifically I would like to understand which devices have been proposed in response from the successful tenderer. No need for publishing prices or any confidential data, only the set of devices, that have been awarded as the winning ones.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I would like to request, under Freedom of Information law, the Draft Guidance on Redress Schemes for Government Departments and Offices prepared by this Department in 2021
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
In accordance with Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 & 2003 & 2014 I wish to request access to the following documents, which I believe to be held by your organisation: Documents received by the Public Expenditure, NDT Delivery and Reform from the Department of Health and Irish Medical Council in relation to any matters related to funding/expenditure at the Irish Medical Council. The documents would have been received from 1 November 2024 to 11 July 2025.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeking the release of a copy of the update on the Government Data Centre provided by Mr Masterson to the Board on the Government Data Centre, including the latest position on its completion and the outline of next steps, including the final operational and governance issues to be addressed in the period ahead at Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform Management Board Meeting Monday, 19 May, 2025 Minutes and any preparatory file notes or correspondence.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I would like to apply under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act for the following records held by the Department of Public Expenditure: 1. Copy of minutes of meengs of the Accelerang Infrastructure Taskforce since 19th May 2025 2. Copies of submissions received by the Department of Public Expenditure to the public consultaon process on accelerang infrastructure launched by the department in June 2025
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Pursuant to s.12 of the FOI Act, I am hereby making a request under the said Act for access to the following records to be supplied to me in writing either to my e-address or my address as stated below: The costs and/or expenses incurred by the OGP in the research and production of PP01/2025 together with the fees and expenses charged by Indecon Consultants in the production of its paper entitled ‘Report into the Operation of the Roles of Standing Conciliator and Project Board’, Final Report, March 2022. As you may decide, I am seeking the total expenditure for the production of both of the above or, in the alternative, the separate total expenditure for each.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I would like to apply under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act for the following records held by the Department of Public Expenditure: 1) Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Public Expenditure and the Minister for Health sinc 01 April 2025 regarding the financial performance and budgetary situation in the HSE/ health service 2) Copy of correspondence between the Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and the Secretary General of the Department of Health since 01 April 2025 with regard to the financial performance and budgetary situation in the HSE/health service
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Dear Freedom of Information Officer, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following documents: - All briefing documents, memos or correspondence sent to Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers in relation to An Post. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 17/7/2025.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I would like to request the following records under the FOI Act 2014, please: a. A copy of any minutes, agenda, documents discussed for the meeting on 6 March in the attached diary. b. A copy of any correspondence between Ballymore and department officials or the minister, relating to the meeting, or items discussed at the meeting.
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeking the release of any documents, records, information and/or correspondence in whatever medium in relation to the overview of Public Service Peformance Report; Wellbeing Framework; Equality Budgeting and Public Budgeting Work Programme provided by Mr Jenkinson at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Board meeting of 9 June 2025.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeking the release of any documents, records, information and/or correspondence in whatever medium in relation to the presentation from Ms Travers about aligning PMDS to the Public Jobs Capability Framework at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Board meeting of 9 June 2025.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeking the release of any documents, records, information and/or correspondence in whatever medium in relation to the update presented by Mr Doyle on the local bargaining element of the Public Services Agreement 2024 - 2026 at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Board meeting of 17 June 2025.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
1. Any correspondence (sent and received) between the Department and An Post, related to the salary, or remuneration, of the An Post chief executive, between, 1st June 2024 and 18th July 2025. 2. Any correspondence between the Department of Communications and the Department of Public Expenditure, related to the salary, or remuneration, of the An Post chief executive, between, 1st June 2024 and 18th July 2025.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I'd like to make a request under the FOI Act Regulations. Could you please provide me with all reports, emails, communications, minutes and details of meetings between An Bord Pleanala (now An Coimisiún Pleanála) and minister Jack Chambers in relation to the Relevant Action case number 314485. Please date this request from Jan 1st, 2020. Please provide the data in electronic format.
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I hereby submit this formal request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, for access to records held by your Department concerning the involvement, engagement, or contractual arrangements with the following entities: 1. Palanr Technologies Inc. and any of its subsidiaries or affiliates; 2. Foundry (Palanr’s soware plaorm); 3. Any other data analycs, surveillance, health modelling, or digital identy soware provided by or affiliated with Peter Thiel or Thiel Capital. Specifically, I request access to: •A ny contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), or Data Sharing Agreements between your Department and the above- named entities, from January 2019 to present; • Any internal emails, briefing documents, meeng minutes, or reports that reference the role of Palanr Technologies (or Foundry) in Ireland’s: o Health system (e.g., HSE pandemic planning, vaccine logiscs); o Public Services Card or biometric identy infrastructure; o Emergency response systems or populaon surveillance; o Parcipaon in EU Digital Wallet, HERA, or data integraon schemes; • Any communicaons or meengs with representaves of Peter Thiel, Thiel Capital, or affiliated lobbying groups. If any portion of this request is likely to be refused under Section 15 or Section 29 of the Act, I ask that all severable material be released and that justification be provided for any redactions.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I hereby request access to all records held by the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, from 1 January 2018 to present, relating to: 1. Contracts, procurement documents, tender requests, or strategic funding agreements involving Palanr Technologies, including the Foundry platform, or subsidiaries and implementing partners engaged in public services (e.g., healthcare, public identity, state digital infrastructure). 2. Correspondence, meeng minutes, memos, or internal briefings concerning: o Palanr o Peter Thiel o Thiel Capital o Founders Fund o Allies of Palanr or Thiel-affiliated ventures 3. Records of discussions or decisions regarding funding or financial support for digital identy, health analycs, public services digitisation, or biometric/centralised identity systems involving these entities. 4. Involvement or reference to EU-funded programmes (e.g. Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, Recovery and Resilience Facility) in which Palantir participates and which are administered or co-funded by your Department. 5. Any risk or compliance evaluaons, including legal, financial, or data security concerns, related to entering agreements with the named entities. I request that the information be provided in electronic form where possible. If parts of the records are redacted or withheld, please provide justification under the relevant sections of the FOI Act 2014.
- WithdrawnReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking access to records held by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (DPENDR) relating to exceptions to standard salary scale placement for candidates appointed through open recruitment competitions. Specifically, I request access to the following: 1. Records of any cases since 1 January 2018 where individuals appointed via open competition to civil service posts were placed above the minimum point of the salary scale for the relevant grade, by way of exception to standard entry provisions. 2. Any correspondence, memoranda, internal notes, or decision records held by DPENDR that document the rationale, approval process, or conditions attached to such exceptions. 3. Any internal guidance, circulars, or communications issued by DPENDR since 1 January 2018 concerning the placement of candidates on salary scales — including any reference to, continued reliance on, or interpretation of the exceptional circumstances referenced in the “Duffy Letter” dated 23 December 2010 as part of such decisions.
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following please: - Any documentation, email or hard copy correspondence, reports or briefing documents that outline the current status and progress of the Naval Service Multi-role Vessel project previously announced under the NDP process. - Any documentation, email or hard copy correspondence, reports or briefing documents that discuss the nature of what the multi-role vessel alternatives are. - Any documentation, email or hard copy correspondence, reports or briefing documents examining the viability of Frigates for the Irish Naval Service. I would request that I receive this discovery by electronic means please. Reworded 25/07 “Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following records from the 1 January 2025 to date please: - Any documentation, email or hard copy correspondence, reports or briefing documents that outline the current status and progress of the Naval Service Multi-role Vessel project previously announced under the NDP process. - Any documentation, email or hard copy correspondence, reports or briefing documents that discuss the nature of what the multi-role vessel alternatives are. - Any documentation, email or hard copy correspondence, reports or briefing documents examining the viability of Frigates for the Irish Naval Service. I would request that I receive this discovery by electronic means please”.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the FOI Act 2014 I am requesting the following, in original electronic format where possible, for the period 1 April to 22 July, 2025, inclusive: • Documents, including minutes of meengs, notes, memos, and correspondence including emails and aachments, involving the Minister for Public Expenditure and the Minister for Health regarding: o The Naonal Development Plan, o Capital Funding, o Summer Economic Statement. • Documents, including minutes of meengs, notes, memos, and correspondence including emails and aachments, involving officials at PO level and above at the Department of Public Expenditure and counterparts at the Department of Health regarding: o The Naonal Development Plan, o Capital Funding, o Summer Economic Statement. • Documents, including minutes of meengs, notes, memos, and correspondence including emails and aachments, involving the Minister for Public Expenditure, or advisers, and officials at PO level and above at the Department regarding, as it relates to Health: o The Naonal Development Plan, o Capital Funding, o Summer Economic Statement, • Documents, including minutes of meengs, notes, memos, and correspondence including emails and aachments, between officials at PO level and above at the Department of Public Expenditure regarding, as it relates to Health: o The Naonal Development Plan, o Capital funding,
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
oU Snudmerm there EFcroeneodmomic oSft aIntefmoremnat.tion Act 2014, I request the following records since 1 May 2025: 1. The minutes of any meengs of the NTMA/ISIF Investment Commiee or Sub-Commiee (the SecGen is a member) at which any (potential) decision to divest from / sell Israeli sovereign bonds was discussed; 2. Any presentaons, briefings, or other form of documentaon (such as a report or assessment) which were provided in advance of any meeting, during any meeting, or on request from members during or following any meetings of the above committee; Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible.
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following: -All records in the last 2 years with regards to accessibility of systems created by OGCIO (eFOI, eDOCS, ePQ etc.) for users with disabilities; -All records of testing carried out in that time to ensure accessibility of these systems; I would prefer to receive this information electronically, in its original format.
- GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
I wish to formally submit this as a request for the information covered under the revised scope of FOI/P172/2025 for transactions of greater value than €1,000. FOI/P172/2025: - a datadump of the financial management system in use by the Department covering the calendar year 2024. This information should contain data relating only to the following subheads: - travel and subsistence. - training and development - operational services, supplies, and sundry equipment. - premises expenses. - policy reviews, consultancy services and research This data should include the following column heads (i.e. fields): payment date; subhead item; cost centre; vendor name; invoice number; line description; amount or whatever equivalent column heads are used by the department. I would prefer to receive this information as an Excel spreadsheet
- Refuse and Transfer OutReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking a database/spreadsheet of the following where it relates to pension overpayments to former officeholders, civil and public servants. This record can be anonymised with an indicator like Person A, Person B, Person C used: - their previous office or grade e.g. minister, minister of state, secretary general, assistant secretary etc. - the total amount calculated of each individual's overpayment or underpayment. - what the balance now outstanding is for each individual who was overpaid or underpaid. - what date the individual balance is due/expected to be cleared. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - PER 00615-25: Proposed DPER response to the Memorandum for Government for Decision regarding the Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme - PER 00523-25: DPER Internal Interim AI Strategy - PER 00583-25: Request for Ministerial Observations on the Carbon Budget Proposals - PER 00581-25: Revisions to Reimbursement scheme for Councillors for Security Measures - PER 00619-25: HSE CEO I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 29/7/2025.
- Received —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - PER 00592-25: Publication of position paper on reforms to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the CWMF - PER 00715-25: HSE Principles for Extended Working Week Framework - PER 00668-25: Proposed DPER response to the Memorandum for Government regarding the Report of the Interdepartmental Group on the Dublin City Taskforce and draft Roadmap for Delivery - PER 00635-25: DFAT: Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025 - PER 00627-25: Briefing Session for Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce Members with delivery bodies I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 29/7/2025.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details with the Department: • The 185 responses to the public consultaon to the Naonal Development Plan.
- RefuseReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records- A copy of all 170 submissions made to The Department as part of its recent infrastructure delivery public consultation.
- Part GrantReceived —Decided —Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
1. The below listed esubs (NB, this list is taken from materials released under FOI/P190/2025, for ease of reference) •J anuary •P ER 00052-25 Post primary school books scheme •F ebruary •P ER - 00086-25 Mayor of Limerick pension terms • PER 00137-25 Proposed DPENDR response to the DTCASM memo gor government for informaon regarding the review of the Governance and Organisational Culture in the Arts Council • PER 00032-25 Proposed arrangements relang to the Staffing of Ministerial Offices • PER 00120-25 Briefing on the work of an Interdepartmental Group led by the Department of Educaon • PER 00105-25 DFA: Changing situaon in Ukraine and support by Ireland • PER 00103-25 Briefing for Minister Chambers - Potenal Costs of Purchasing Compliance with EU 2030 Climate and Energy Targets • PER 00076-25 Briefing on allowances relang to travel and accommodaon in respect of TDs, Ministers and Ministers of State • PER 00123-25 Briefing for Minister Chambers - CRU Large Energy User Connecon Policy - Minded to Decision Paper •P ER 00111-25 Bord na Móna, Iarnród Eireann, and Gas Networks Ireland •M ay • PER 00471-25 Payment rates for members of accelerang infrastructure taskforce •P ER 00450-25 LDA CEO contract extension •P ER 00414-25 Arts Council Director •P ER 00523-25 DPER Internal Interim AI strategy