Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Policy papers, e mails, minutes of meetings, briefings, legal advice to the Department of the Public Expenditure and Reform and correspondence, dated between 1st April 2011 and 31st May 2016, in relation to domestic water charges.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Policy papers, e mails, minutes of meetings, briefings, legal advice to the Department of the Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) and correspondence between the European Commission and the DPER, dated between 1st April 2011 and 31st May 2016, in relation to domestic water charges.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

all non-personal records created after the effective date of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983 relating to compliance or otherwise with the requirements of sections 46(4) and 46 (4A) by all schemes submitted to the Minister for Communictions, Climate Action and Environment (and his predecessors) for approval or to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (and his predecessors) for concurrence including, but not limited to, representations by or on behalf of persons to whom sections 46(4) and 46 (4A) apply.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Employee Numbers at 1st January of each year. The annual Departmental employee numbers to reflect staff directly employed and active (full-time or part-time) in the Department during the relevant years (not persons on career breaks in excess of one year or staff working in organisations under the aegis of your Department). As it is recognised that there may be difficulty in identification of precise numbers a margin of error of (+/-) 5% is acceptable. Any formal Policy Document (and revisions of same if applicable) on the provision of customised, specialised or medically-requested office seating or chairs (generally termed as ‘ergonomic’, ‘orthopaedic’ or ‘spinal’ chairs – for brevity these will be identified below as ‘ergonomic chairs’) for the use of individual members of staff to suit their particular physical seating requirements. If no formal Policy Document has been produced, please provide a description of how such applications or requests for ‘ergonomic’ chairs are evaluated in the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform. Any or all related Procedures documents for the period 2011-2016 indicating how applications and/or requests for ‘ergonomic’ chairs are implemented in the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform. The F.O.I. response to include relevant records for the period (numbers of applications and requests per individual year, numbers of ‘ergonomic’ chairs provided per year and individual unit costs i.e. individual chair costs).

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Copies of any records held by your Department relating to the setting of a salary level for Tony Williams and Donal Geoghegan, the special advisers to the Independent Alliance. Copies of any representations/letters received relating to the above.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

1. All briefing material available to the John Burke or other department representatives or prepared for Mr Burke or other department representatives ahead of the meeting of the Public Accounts Committee of December 10, 2015. 2. Any correspondence the Department or minister has received by a person seeking to draw attention to matters of concern or to make allegations regarding procurement practices or corporate governance in universities or institutes of technology since January 1, 2015.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

1. A copy of the audit of PeoplePoint by the Data Protection Commissioner. 2. All correspondence with the office of the Data Protection Commissioner generated on foot of the audit of PeoplePoint. 3.All correspondence with PeoplePoint with regard to the audit and its recommendations.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Access to any minutes / memos arising out of the meeting between Minister Donohoe and Kevin Bakhurst.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

proposals submitted in response to the RFTs by suppliers for the tenders listed

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

1. Meeting notes and all other records relating the following lobbying events (meetings). https://www.lobbying.ie/return/11972/eircom-limited https://www.lobbying.ie/return/11976/eircom-limited 2. Correspondence with Eircom, its representatives or others, before and after the events (meetings) that relates to the meetings or matters discussed at the meetings.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Any correspondence or minutes of meetings between the minister/secretary general/assistant sec generals with unions and ICTU over the last year.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

1. All records dealing with/mentioning Assistant Principal posts within the SFPA during the period Jan 2014 to date. 2. All records dealing with/mentioning potential/actual Pension Abatement issues during the period Jan 2014 to date.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Any reports carried out for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform by external consultants on the issue of Brexit

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

A copy of all correspondence between the department and the parent departments of two semi-state bodies in relation to two chief executives who got "added years" for pension purposes as referred to in the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on severance pay in the public sector. One of the chief executives concerned got 3.8 added years for pension purposes, while the other chief executive got ten added years.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Records relating to the details surrounding three high value severance payment agreements in the Higher Education sector between 2011 and 2013 that were raised in the Comptroller and Auditor Generals Report on Management of Serverance Payments in Public Bodies

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

FOI Request 3 - Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform To: Freedom of Information Unit, Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform Subject: FOI Request - IFA Lobbying on Flat Rate VAT Scheme (January-August 2024) Dear FOI Officer, I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for records relating to lobbying activities by the Irish Farmers' Association concerning flat rate VAT and the poultry sector. According to the Register of Lobbying (Return IDs: 113639 and earlier return dated 18 May 2024), the IFA lobbied officials in your Department during two relevant periods. • Jan-Apr 2024: "Flat Rate VAT Refund to the Poultry Sector" • May-Aug 2024: "VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs" (Return ID: 113639) CONTEXT FOR THIS REQUEST This request arises from recently published information on the Register of Lobbying which reveals the extensive scope of the IFA's lobbying campaign across government on the flat rate VAT scheme. The public interest in this matter is particularly significant given that Revenue's 2018 report identified overcompensation in the poultry sector at approximately 1000%. The lobbying campaign was coordinated across multiple government departments, suggesting a sophisticated whole-of-government approach by the IFA to influence policy on this matter. Understanding how government departments responded to this lobbying campaign, in the context of Revenue's own findings of significant overcompensation that went unaddressed for years, is a matter of considerable public importance and raises questions about policy-making, the influence of lobbying, and the stewardship of public funds. PARALLEL REQUESTS TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS For your information, I am making similar Freedom of Information requests to all departments that were lobbied during this campaign: •Department of Finance ,Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform,Department of Defence,Department of Social Protection,Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment,Department of the Taoiseach I am informing you of this not to request any inter-departmental coordination of responses - each department should process this request independently within the statutory timeframe - but rather to provide context for the request and to note that records of inter-departmental communications would naturally form part of the records held by your Department. Given the cross-governmental nature of the lobbying campaign, consistency and transparency across departmental responses would serve the public interest. I am seeking access to the following records for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2024: A. CORRESPONDENCE AND SUBMISSIONS 1. All correspondence (emails, letters, submissions) received from the Irish Farmers' Association regarding: o Flat rate VAT addition scheme o Poultry sector and flat rate VAT o Agricultural taxation matters o Public expenditure relating to agricultural VAT refunds 2. All correspondence exchanged between the following officials and the IFA: o Minister Paschal Donohoe o Special Adviser Fiona O'Connor o Special Adviser Grant Sweetnam o Special Adviser Kevin Barrett Their offices or departmental officials

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

B. MEETINGS AND INTERACTIONS 3. For each meeting or communication between departmental officials and IFA representatives, please provide: o Full details of date, time, location/format o Complete attendee lists o Agenda and meeting documentation o Briefing materials for departmental attendees o Minutes, notes, or records of discussion o IFA materials presented o Post-meeting correspondence 4. Specifically, records of interactions with the following named IFA officials: Nigel Sweetnam (IFA Poultry Chair),Karol Kissane (IFA Senior Policy Executive),Sarah Hanley (IFA Policy Executive),Frank Brady (IFA Regional Chair),Tom Treanor (IFA Donegal Vice Chair),Francie Gorman (IFA President),Bill O'Keeffe (IFA Farm Business Chair)Robert Malone (IFA Senior Policy Executive) C. INTERNAL DEPARTMENTAL RECORDS 5. All internal briefing documents, memos, and policy papers concerning the IFA's representations on flat rate VAT 6. Records of departmental discussions or deliberations about: o Budget implications of flat rate VAT scheme changes o Exchequer costs of VAT refunds to farmers o Policy options presented to Ministers D. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS 7. Records of all follow-up actions taken in response to IFA lobbying, including: o Action points assigned to officials o Instructions given to respond to IFA o Commitments made (verbal or written) o Tracking of action completion o Timeline documentation o Reports provided to the IFA o Updates on progress of requested actions 8. Records showing what influence, if any, the IFA's representations had on: o Budget 2024 decisions o Budget 2025 preparations o Policy development on agricultural VAT E. INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS 9. All correspondence with other departments (Finance, Agriculture, Taoiseach, Revenue) concerning the IFA's lobbying on flat rate VAT

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the database, spreadsheet, tracker, or dashboard the department uses to record or monitor infrastructure of capital projects, where their value is reckoned to be in excess of €20 million. For each entry in the database, I am ideally seeking the following: project name or description, sponsoring department or public body, estimated cost, stage reached in the approval process, current status e.g. under consideration, approved, deferred, rejected, not proceeding etc.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any analysis of / report on FOI activity in 2025 in your FOI body. 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 to the wording of this request which your FOI body suggests which will minimise work for your organisation and minimise or eliminate charges for me.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following information: • Copies of any internal correspondence, briefings, or memos, exchanged between the Minister, Secretary General, Assistant Secretary or Principle Officer, on the topic of AI ethics/the use of generative AI models Between dates 1 April 2025 to 1 December 2025 I would prefer to receive this information electronically.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

1. Copies of any correspondence at secretary general-level, or assistant secretary general level, about the budget for the EU presidency, between the Department of Public Expenditure and the Department of Justice, An Garda Siochana, Department of Public Expenditure, Defence Forces, Department of Culture, Foreign Affairs, or Department of Taoiseach, between 1st August 2025 and 5th January 2026. 2. Copies of any submissions made (as part of the Estimates process or otherwise) as part of the process of setting a budget for the EU presidency, from the Department of Justice, An Garda Siochana, Defence Forces, Department of Culture, Dep of Foreign Affairs, or Department of Taoiseach.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Records relating to the Private Secretary Allowance that reference or had input into the creation and issuing of Circular 10/2008: Public Service Pension Reform: Revised method of reckoning variable pension pensionable allowance for pension purposes. The period of time for this request should be from 1 January 2008 to end June 2008. Please include any submissions, meeting minutes and internal correspondence in this request.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Records that reference errors identified in Circular 10/2008, from 1 December 2024 to the date of this request, relating to the definition of a variable allowance or the treatment of the Private Secretary Allowance for pension purposes. Please include any submissions, meeting minutes and internal correspondence in this request.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I would like to request, under Freedom of Information law, all of the correspondence from staff at principal officer grade or higher about issues or concerns about the management, development, implementation and launch of a new digital ID wallet I would like my request to cover the last year Please let me know if you have any questions about my request Revised Request: I'm interested in is the National Digital Wallet policy proposal which has been discussed by Jack Chambers and Patrick O'Donovan as a possible means of age verification for children on social media I'm interested in discussions between Departments on this (from staff at principal officer grade or higher ) - specifically, any disagreements or discussions about who is responsible for leading on the project” I would like my request to cover the last year

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for copies of submissions made to the consultation, conducted by DPER about the FOI Act in 2022. This request covers both phases of the consultation.This request also extends to attachments to submissions, where the case may be. Please bear in mind the restrictions to the exemption of records under Section 29(1)(deliberative process) as outlined in subsection (2) of the Section.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for copies of all documents and correspondence presented to, or for: The Ministers(including MoS), staff in the Ministers Offices and all staff at the grade of assistant secretary general(inclusive) and above within both the Departments of Social Protection and Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation that were linked directly, or indirectly, in whole or in part to the following report, insofar as they are held by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Analytical Paper on the School Meals Programme JAMES SHAW & NIAMH NÍ SHÚILLEABHÁIN DSP VOTE, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM AND DIGITALISATION JULY 2025 Revised Request: I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for copies of all documents and correspondence presented to, or for: The Ministers (including MoS), staff in the Ministers Offices and all staff at the grade of assistant secretary general(inclusive) and above within the Department Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation that reference the following report. This request extends to such records outlined above that were sent to persons in equivalent positions in the Department of Social Protection insofar as they are held by DPER. Analytical Paper on the School Meals Programme JAMES SHAW & NIAMH NÍ SHÚILLEABHÁIN DSP VOTE, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM AND DIGITALISATION JULY 2025

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the FOI Act 2014, I would like to request the following: - All records related to this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/131853/sslf-progress-ireland Please search private emails and messaging services where relevant.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act. The application is for any records relating to lobbying by Analog in relation to the Budget or Finance Bill 2026, as set out in, but not limited to, this record in the Lobbying Register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/133358/consello-ireland

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

To whom it may concern, Under the Freedom of Information act 2014, I request the following, in their original form where possible. • All documentation referred to under: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/132394/starrus-eco-holdings-a-subsidary-of-beauparc-utiliites in which Minister Jack Chambers was contacted by David Tobin of Beauparc. • Records detailing any other email or written communication to Mr Chambers or his assistants by Beauparc in the year since January 2025 by Mr Tobin or a Brian McCabe, also of Beauparc.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Dear Sir/Madam, Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I am seeking • All emails, documents, memos, notes, briefings sent in relation to a meeting held between Barry Lowry and Tik Tok between September 1 and December 31, as per this lobbying return. I would preferably like to receive the above in its original format and via email.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Freedom of Information Legislation 2014. I refer to the R42 (Report No 42 of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration) pay increases implemented from 01 June 2024 for HSE senior managers, pursuant to IR developments at the WRC. I hereby request copies of records held by the Department of Public Expenditure... regarding the sanction issued to the Department of Health and the HSE, including instructions, for the said June 2024 increases.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Dear FOI Officer, I am writing to request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Please provide copies of all documents, correspondence, submissions, memos, working papers, minutes, approvals or briefing notes held by your Department relating to the setting, review, recommendation or approval of pay, pay bands, pay increases or benchmarking for the Chief Executive Officer and all members of the Board of Dublin Bus since January 2024. This includes but is not limited to: 1. Any requests or proposals from Dublin Bus or its Board for revised pay bands, increases, or allowances for the CEO or Board members. 2. Any Departmental analysis, benchmarking, or internal correspondence concerning pay for the CEO or Board members in comparison with other CIE group companies. 3. Any final decisions, approvals, or correspondence communicating those decisions regarding pay for the CEO or Board members, including any references to increases proposed or approved in 2025 or 2026. If you consider any portion of the requested records to be exempt, please provide the remainder that can be released. If fees are to be applied, please notify me in advance of processing.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for copies of all correspondence(including attachments) between: - Ministers, including Minister of State, Staff in the Minister(s) Office(s), Units of the Department (Eg: Functional mailboxes) and staff at the Grade of Assistant Secretary General and above at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and: - Elected representatives, staff, agents or BoD members from the following organisations from 1 Jan 2025 to date: • UL Student Life/UL Students Union CLG. • Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (formerly the Union of Students in Ireland), please search for both terms. • UL Postgraduate Students Union (PSU). I would also like to request all internal correspondence to or from staff at the Grade of Principal Officer (to or from staff at PO level and above) and above which references any of the above organisations. If any correspondence above is in a thread, I would like to also request the full thread. I would also like to request copies of all documents presented to the Minister, Minister(s) of State and all staff at the level of Assistant Secretary General and above which reference any of the above organisations.Please bear in mind the limitations of the scope of exemptions to the release of records set out in part 8 of the FOI Act 2014. If an exemption is used where there is a public interest test to be applied, I request that the details as to the examination of the public interest, how the test was applied and all relevant factors taken into account be included in the letter of response, in accordance with Paragraph 7.12 of the Code of Practice for Freedom of Information for Public Bodies, published by the CPU. Revised Request: 1. All pre-budget submissions made by organisations in the Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science sector to the Department/Minister of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, including those by students unions and AMLÉ in relation to Budget 2026. 2. All emails (including attachments and threads) between the following staff (i) Assistant Secretary General, Work and Pensions; (ii)Georgina Hughes-Elders, Principal Officer, Work and Pensions;(ii)The Secretary General;(iv)Assistant Secretary General, Expenditure Policy; (v) Deputy Secretary General and staff from the HEA and DFHERIS(at PO level or above) during the calendar year 2025 relating, in part or in whole to Budget 2026 3. All emails (including attachments and threads) within the Vote 45 Section during the calendar year 2025 which make reference to one or more of the following: Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (formerly the Union of Students in Ireland) (ii)University of Limerick Student Life (iii) UL Postgraduate Students Union (iv) University of Limerick. Please limit this to staff at PO, ASG, AP and AO grades. 4. All documents presented to the Secretary General and the Minister in relation to budget 2026 in relating, in part or in whole to the FHERIS vote. 5. Minutes of all meetings held with DFHERIS or HEA staff, including Minister, DFHERIS which were attended by the PO heading the DFHERIS vote section, as well as any notes, electronic or handwritten made of that meetings by said PO. Please bear in mind the limitations of the scope of exemptions to the release of records set out in part 4 of the FOI Act 2014. If an exemption is used where there is a public interest test to be applied, I request that the details as to the examination of the public interest, how the test was applied and all relevant factors taken into account be included in the letter of response, in accordance with Paragraph 7.12 of the Code of Practice for Freedom of Information for Public Bodies, published by the CPU. Including a new part 6, for "All correspondence received by the Minister and his Private Office from the following organisations since 1 January 2025, UL Student Life, Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn and UL PSU.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following: • A copy of any briefings, reports and minutes prepared for any Quarterly Liaison Meetings in 2025 with agencies under the department's aegis Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible. Please also provide a schedule of records with the final decision for each record identified, whether refused release or released. Please also contact me as early as possible where any potential refinement may be required and/or where costs are envisioned and can be reduced or eliminated through request refinement

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Dear FOI Officer, I am making this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I request access to records held by State Digital Services relating to the collection, management, and governance of citizen data through government digital platforms and services. This request includes records created between 1 January 2020 and the present relating to: • Policies, frameworks, or guidance governing how personal data is collected, stored, shared, or retained across government digital services. • Data protection impact assessments, audits, or reviews relating to citizen-facing digital platforms (including gov.ie or related services). • Contracts or agreements with third-party providers who process citizen data on behalf of the State. • Records of any reported data breaches, security incidents, or data protection complaints relating to government digital services. I request that records be released in electronic format where possible. Please advise if clarification is required. Revised Request: To clarify, I am seeking the documents themselves, rather than correspondence relating to the creation of those documents. Specifically, I am requesting final or current versions of the policies, frameworks, guidance documents, data protection impact assessments, audits, reviews, contracts or agreements, and records of reported data breaches or complaints referenced in my original request, where held. I am not seeking internal email correspondence or draft material unless such correspondence forms part of a formal review, audit, or decision-making record. If it would assist processing, I am happy for the scope to be limited to finalised documents created or in use between 1 January 2020 and the present. Please let me know if any further clarification would be helpful.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the 2014 FOI act I am requesting the following: Any papers prepared for the Joint Utilities and Transport Clearing House from October 1 to present. Any presentations made at the first meeting. Any correspondence shared with the secretariat of the clearing house in the run up to the first meeting.

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 management of conflicts of interests for members of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce. - a copy of any declarations of interests or register of interests provided by members of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce as part of their involvement in its work. - a copy of any records held referring or relating to whether declarations of conflict of interest were sought from members of the taskforce when attending meetings or in advance of presentations by public bodies or other participants to the taskforce. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. If planning to use a sharefile type service, please ensure it does not involve signing up for an account (a step that is not required for a non-personal FOI request). If you need to clarify anything in this request please contact me via email

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any communications between Minister Chambers and/or any of his special advisers with the following in the period since his appointment: a/ John Collision, b/ Patrick Collison, c/ Progress Ireland, d/ any representatives of Stripe. Searches of any mobile phones, handwritten notes, relevant private email addresses, messaging services and or Slack Channels (or similar collaboration platforms) should be considered when processing this request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. If planning to use a sharefile type service, please ensure it does not involve signing up for an account (a step that is not required for a non-personal FOI request).

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records held by your Department relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT and other generative AI systems. To minimise cost and processing burden, this request is limited strictly to the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. Specifically, I request all records and communications relating to the use of AI and generative AI tools, including but not limited to: 1. Internal and external communications (including emails, instant messages, memoranda, meeting notes, briefings, and media or press lines) relating to: o The use of ChatGPT or other AI tools o AI use by Departments, agencies, or other public bodies o Use of AI tools on government-issued devices o Use of AI tools during the course of official duties by Ministers, Ministers of State, special advisers, civil servants, or contractors 2. Policies, guidance, circulars, instructions, or advice issued to staff regarding the use of AI or generative AI tools. 3. Records relating to procurement, contracts, licences, pilots, trials, evaluations, or approvals involving AI or generative AI tools. 4. Risk assessments, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), ethical reviews, or assurance documents concerning AI use. 5. Briefings, submissions, or reports prepared for Ministers, senior management, or Government relating to the use of AI or generative AI tools. I am happy to receive the records in electronic format. If access to any record or part of a record is refused, I request that all non-exempt material be released and that the reasons for refusal and the relevant sections of the Act relied upon be clearly identified, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Revised Request I am happy to refine my request, I will refine to just the first section of my original request so just Internal and external communications (including emails, instant messages, memoranda, meeting notes, briefings, and media or press lines) relating to: o The use of ChatGPT or other AI tools o AI use by Departments, agencies, or other public bodies o Use of AI tools on government-issued devices o Use of AI tools during the course of official duties by Ministers, Ministers of State, special advisers, civil servants, or contractors The records for your own department are all that I need

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the text of the agreement reached between the Department and the AHCPS in December 2025 in relation to the 1% local bargaining claim under the current public sector pay deal. I would be grateful to receive records by email in electronic copy.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I request the following information in respect of the OGCIO (Office of the Government Chief Information Officer): 1. The number of civil servants designated as ICT Specialists who were working in the OGCIO. 2. The number of full-time contractors engaged by the OGCIO who: • Were working within the OGCIO's ICT unit and/or • Were working in ICT roles (including but not limited to, system delivery, system administration, system training, policy, helpdesk) within any other units/areas of the OGCIO. I request that the information above be provided as of January 1st for each of the last seven years, and that the data be presented in tabular form. Example format below: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 1. Civil Servant ICT Specialist 2. Contractors If any part of this request cannot be granted, I ask that you specify the reason for refusal and identify the relevant exemption(s) under the Act. If the request can be partially granted, I am happy to receive the non-exempt portions. Please let me know if any clarification is required in order to process this request. I understand that a decision on this request should be issued within the statutory timeframe provided for under the Act.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Acts for all the information held on the redevelopment of Cork City Library under the URDF by those at Principal Officer level and above from 2020 to today, include but not limited to emails, letters, reports, files, messages and other correspondence.

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 relating to: - PER 01288-25 – DPER Memo – OPW NDP Sectoral Plan - PER 01299-25 – DCEE Memo Scale of Fees under Planning Act - PER 01278-25 – NDP 2026-2030 Sectoral Plan for V33 – DCCS - PER 01181-25 – Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan - PER 01232-25 – Supplementary Estimates 2025 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/4/2025 - 30/12/2025.

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 between September 6, 2025, and the date of this request: • All correspondence between Sean Sweeney, Metrolink project director, and The Department of Public Expenditure, at secretary general level and above, about the MetroLink project. • All correspondence between the Department of Transport and Department of Public Expenditure, at secretary general level and above, about the MetroLink project. Where sensitive information that cannot be released under the Freedom of Information Act is an issue, I am willing to receive redacted information. I am happy to discuss any aspect of my request insofar as it would help to clarify anything or make the process as efficient as possible. I appreciate your time in considering my request.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I kindly request the following non-personal records. I seek records summarising capital funding allocated to projects in Dundalk and County Louth (including flood defences, transport, social housing and urban regeneration) under the National Development Plan, together with any internal analysis of the region for the North East, for the years 2024 and 2025.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records from the period 1 Sept 2025-present concerning the following lobbying returns: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/135562/construction-industry-federation-cif Please include all documents provided by the lobbying party, as well as notes or minutes from any meetings and all departmental or ministerial correspondence returned to the lobbying party. Please also include internal records concerning these lobbying events including memos, speaking notes, briefings, and preparatory and follow-up internal correspondence on the matters raised at the initial meeting. Please exclude administrative emails related to setting up or organising meetings. Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Under the FOI Act 2014, I wish to request the following in respect of the age-verification app created by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer as reportedly showcased to The Irish Times: a. Data Protection Impact Assessment; b. Source code; and c. Human Rights Impact Assessment We would prefer to receive this information electronically and in its original format. Revised request: We are looking for the wallet's Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), source code and Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA).

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

All communications, emails and accompanying documentation between the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and the NTPF in relation to the NTPF’s notification of its intention to amend/replace the existing Deed of Agreement governing participation in the Nursing Home Support Scheme (“NHSS”) made between the NTPF and nursing home providers; 2. All communications, emails, correspondence, memoranda and accompanying documentation from the NTPF to the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation notifying the Department of the NTPF’s ultimate decision to amend the Deed of Agreement, and any replies thereto; 3. All attendance notes, memoranda, briefing papers, policy documents, submissions, minutes and any other relevant documentation prepared by or for the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in relation to the NTPF's proposed amendments to the Deed of Agreement or the new proposed contract between NTPF and nursing home providers; and All documentation relating to any discussions, meetings or consultations between the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, the NTPF, the Health Information and Quality Authority and any other government department concerning the preparation, consideration, approval and finalisation of the proposed new contract. The above request covers a period of 18 months from the date of this letter. Please note that we do not request production of any documentation in relation to the negotiation or agreement of prices with nursing home providers under the existing Deed of Agreement. We ask that you provide a schedule of all Records, to contain details of your decisions in respect of the release of each Record, and the details of any exemptions under the FOI Act that you may choose to rely on if you refuse to release any Records in whole or in part. Please note that we are willing to discharge the costs involved, in accordance with the FOI Act, in the search, retrieval and supply of the requested records.

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

We look forward to the release of the requested records strictly within the statutory timeframes imposed under the FOI Act Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any briefings, submissions, memos, Q&As, or other such high-level documents prepared for the minister or the secretary general with regard to pension overpayments to former public servants and officeholders. This request to cover the period 1 July 2025 to date. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. If planning to use a sharefile type service, please ensure it does not involve signing up for an account (a step that is not required for a non-personal FOI request).

Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

Request Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records held by the Department relating to the allocation and accounting treatment of National Lottery (Good Causes) funding in respect of the Arts Council (An Chomhairle Ealaíon). Specifically, for each year from 2010 to 2026 (inclusive), I request records showing: 1. The nominal euro amount of National Lottery (Good Causes) funding applied to: o Vote 33 (or predecessor Votes), o Subhead B.9 (or earlier equivalent) – An Chomhairle Ealaíon. 2. For each year, confirmation of whether the National Lottery funding applied to that subhead was: o Current expenditure, o Capital expenditure, o Or a combination of both, including the euro amount attributable to each category. 3. The accounting basis or methodology used by the Department to attribute National Lottery funding to Vote subheads (e.g. apportionment rules, capital-only treatment, licence transaction treatment, or other internal classifications). This request includes, but is not limited to: • internal schedules, apportionment tables, working papers, briefing notes, accounting notes, or correspondence used to determine or record the allocation of National Lottery funds to the Arts Council subhead If the Department does not hold a single consolidated table setting out the above information, I request access to any records from which the requested information can be reasonably derived, including partial-year data, draft schedules, or internal calculation Format I am happy to receive the records electronically.