Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2103 requests
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
The number of emails sent by the public to the Taoiseach and the Chief Whip containing the terms "trans", "transgender", "transgenderism", "gender", and "sexuality" (with a breakdown of the number of emails which mention each term). If possible, I am also requesting the release of all pieces of correspondence sent between 1 January and 31 March to the Taoiseach and Chief Whip's offices containing these terms.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
My staff and I are conducting parliamentary research on COVID-19 related advertising. Would you be able to provide me with information on how much money was spent on COVID-19 related advertising by the Department of the Taoiseach between March 2020 – May 2022? Please provide a breakdown listing how much money was spent on each media (TV, Radio, Facebook ads, TikTok ads, etc). Also, if you could list out how much was spent on national and regional media, that would be greatly appreciated.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between the Taoiseach and Nursing Homes Ireland to date in 2021.
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Minutes of all meetings held between the Strategic Communications Unit and media organisations between September 2017 and April 2018.
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All electronic and written correspondence from the Department of The Taoiseach involving the Taoiseach and any officials, including letters, emails and memos, to and from Dee Forbes, and communication to and from the Taoiseach’s office and any other staff members in RTE, between June 14, 2017 to date.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All communication sent and received, including any documents or attachments, SMS and WhatsApp messages, all briefing material in any format, and the minutes of all meetings held, in relation to the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. The search should be limited to September 1, 2020, to the present. The search should be limited to Assistant Principal and above level, and should include the Office of the Taoiseach himself.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any information your department has regarding a Covid Elimination strategy such as has been implemented in countries like New Zealand.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records and correspondence relating to the 'Strategic Communications Unit'. Records and correspondence relating to the purchasing or use or suggested use of fake online accounts to control public opinion. Previously granted FOI - FOI/2019/0349
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Any correspondence sent to the Dept or Taoiseach from Irish or Northern Irish politicians and members of the public regarding the detainment of two fishing vessels in Dundalk Bay earlier this year.
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All correspondence, including emails, handwritten letters, memos, post-its and any other forms of communication, from Minister Joe McHugh and the Department of Education to the Taoiseach and his department which references the Retention of Records Bill. All correspondence, including emails, handwritten letters, memos, post-its and any other forms of communication, from religious bodies or affiliated groups, as well as correspondence from the public and abuse survivor groups sent to the Department of the Taoiseach, and all replies from the same department.
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All correspondence (sent and received) between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy, between 1st January and 17th April 2019.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all meeting minutes between the Strategic Communications Unit and State Agencies in the period since the Unit was established.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all records and details held in the Department relating to correspondence from the press offices of government departments to the Strategic Communications Unit, or, prior to the establishment of the SCU, to the relevant persons, be they in the Department of the Taoiseach, or in the Government Information Service. I would request the search for documents be limited to dates between July 1st to November 31st 2017. Copies of records requested to include, but not be limited to: All communications from press officers or officials from the communications/media sections of all 15 Government departments . All communications to press officers or officials from the communications/media sections of all 15 Government departments.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all records and details held in the Department relating to the costs of the regional events to promote Project Ireland 2040 organised by the Strategic Communications Unit. I would like to see copies of records relating to the two events held to date, namely, Cork and Waterford on Friday March 9th. I would also like to request copies of any records relating to future regional events for Project Ireland 2040 booked as part of the launch promotion. The search to include, but not be limited to: Accommodation costs for all ministers and officials attending the launches. Accommodation costs for all (if any) guests attending the launches. Any expenses claimed by officials to date such as mileage re launch attendance. Any catering costs for the launches. Video/audio productions costs for the launches. Printing costs for launch brochures etc. Audio- visual equipment purchase, rental or hire for the launches. Advertisements in local and national media, including radio, print, online and cinema, both before and after the regional launches, including paid bookings for advertisements linked to Project Ireland 2040 going forward. Any costs paid to UCC or Waterford IT for use of facilities. Cost of external consultants for any reason, such as PR, marketing, branding, photography, videography etc.
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Any briefing or strategy documents prepared in 2022 or 2023 outlining the remit and goals of the new child poverty unit at the Taoiseach's office.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all requests for use of the Ministerial Air Transport Service in the period 1 Apr 2022 to date of receipt of this request. This request to include a copy of the request, a copy of the response, and any to-and-fro communications regarding the request.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records with the office of the minister dated between 1/1/2023 and 30/3/2023, including but not limited to ministerial briefings and correspondence, relating to the Green Party Leaders trip to China.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of all written correspondence between the Taoiseach or the Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach and to either the chief executive of the Health Service Executive or the Board/ Chairman of the Health Service Executive. This can be restricted to a period from May 1, 2020 to the present day. This can exclude any communication of a general nature which can be taken to mean correspondence which was not directly addressed to either the CEO of the HSE of the Board / Chairman of the HSE and where these parties were merely among a wider cc-list. For the avoidance of doubt, if the CEO was the primary recipient and the Board/Chair was the cc-ed recipient this should be considered within the scope of this request and vice versa.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of any correspondence and attachments between outside parties or departments, and the Department of the Taoiseach, that relate to what to include and exclude from the list of essential services and workers, during the post- Christmas lockdown.
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All correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and Green Leaf Agri Limited, all correspondence in relation to Green Leaf Agri Limited, and minutes of any meetings in relation to them, between September 2019 and February 2021. The records should include but not be limited to any e-mails, and any attachments therein, and mobile phone text messages, including any messages via WhatsApp.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
On May 19th 2011 there was a plenary meeting of the structure dialogue between the Irish Government and Church, Faith Communities, philosophical and non-confessional organisations at the Office of the Taoiseach. Could I please have the minutes to that meeting?
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of any correspondence between your department and the companies Twitter or Facebook in the period between 16 March 2020 and date of receipt of this request.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all records held by your Department relating to the creation and provision of a new Chief Whip allowance for payment to Regina Doherty.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records relating to the drafting of the speech given by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the Dáil on 13 February 2013 (i.e. the Magdalene apology) . The request is for records to include – but not limited to: Internal and external correspondence Minutes of meetings Notes or memos in relation to discussions or telephone calls. The request covers the period 1 December 2012 to 19 February 2013.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records, including correspondence (in private emails or messages or otherwise) on the use of the Steward's Lodge at Farmleigh during 2019, 2020 and 2021, to include details of use being made of lodge, attendees, events, costs of events, including hospitality, security, etc, and any breakdown or invoices associated, and any other arrangements. If it is necessary for any reason to redact any information, please redact the minimum necessary and send me the rest of the material, explaining the legal grounds for each redaction.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of the correspondence between Mike Beary of Amazon and the Taoiseach between September 1, 2018 and the end of 2018. Details of the correspondence are outlined here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/35381/amazon-web-services
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records associated with this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/35381/amazon- web-services
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of the letter sent by Amazon Web Services regarding their response to DPER consultation on cloud policy, per this entry on the lobbying register. Any correspondence, prior, post, or relating to the letter.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence sent or received by the Department of the Taoiseach since the Brexit referendum in which Irish citizenship through descent (the grandparent rule) is discussed. Records of any meetings held by the department since the Brexit referendum in which Irish citizenship through descent (the grandparent rule) was discussed.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Minutes of a meeting held between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and John Collison (President and Co-Founder of Stripe), Eileen O’Mara (EMEA GTM Lead) and Sam Hinton-Smith (Public Policy) which took place on 30 September 2021.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence between the Irish Farmers' Association and the Taoiseach or officials in the Department regarding climate change between 1 September 2018 and 31 December 2018, as well as minutes of any meetings between the Irish Farmers' Association and the Taoiseach or officials in the Department between the same dates regarding the same. I am specifically looking for information about the meeting outlined on the lobbying register here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/35913/the-irish-farmers-association---ifa
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence (including emails) between the Master of the High Court Edmund Honohan and the Taoiseach since January 1st, 2018 and any internal department email, memos or notes concerning how the Taoiseach should respond to the Master’s correspondence.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of any records held by your Department relating to organisation, decision making, authorisation, or any other matter related to the following trip using the government jet: 01/11/2017 Baldonnel - Naples - Larnaca- Valletta - Athens - Paris - Baldonnel (Finance MoS plus 3).
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Access to any minutes / memos / correspondence relating to the meeting between the Taoiseach and Stripe. Details of the meeting are set out in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/25755/stripe
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Access to any minutes / memos / correspondence relating to the meeting between Amazon and the Taoiseach as outlined in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/25579/amazon-uk-services-ltd
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records relating to this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/25579/amazon-uk- services-ltd
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of the minutes of meetings at the 2018 World Economic Forum in Davos between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and executives from the following companies: Hewlett Packard Enterprise IBM eBay Coca Cola Bank of America Merrill Lynch Facebook Pfizer Copies of all correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and the above companies between January 25 and February 2 2018.
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All records relating to this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/25533/oath-emea-limited
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records relating to this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/25538/google-ireland- limited
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
According to the lobbying register, a meeting was held between the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and payments company Stripe in the last quarter of 2017. I would like any memos, details of any presentations, briefing notes, correspondence etc relating to this meeting
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Access to any minutes of the meeting between An Taoiseach and the American Chamber of Commerce as outlined in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/11920/american-chamber-of-commerce-ireland. Please also include any correspondence / memos arising out of the meeting.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records of correspondence between An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Donald Trump between the dates November 2016 to January 30th 2017. These records should include all emails, phone records, letters and any other form of correspondence between these two parties on the aforementioned dates.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the release of records, created since 1 December, concerning a decision to co-ordinate media appearances or statements by members of NPHET through the Government Information Service (GIS), specifically: Any internal emails within GIS about this decision (such as informing GIS staff about new arrangements); Any emails, WhatsApp messages or SMS text between GIS and staff at the Department of Health - including members of NPHET and the Dept of Health's press office - about this decision; this should include responses from Depart of Health staff and members of NPHET if any were forthcoming; Any emails to GIS from members of the media requesting interviews with members of NPHET, and any internal GIS emails following-up on these requests (i.e. emails between GIS staff checking whether NPHET members had permission to appear on media) and responses to the relevant members of the media (i.e. arranging a media appearance or notification of unavailability). Any memos created in relation to this decision.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of any correspondence (letters, emails, etc) from members of the public sent to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from members of the public since October 1, 2018 making complaints, comments or suggestions about Brexit and on the Government’s handling of the negotiations and response to the UK’s planned departure from the European Union. This request to include: copies of correspondence since October 1 2018 from any elected representatives in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom about Brexit and the Government’s handling of the Brexit negotiations.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A list of any reports/consultancy/audits/or other work carried out for your organisation by Peter Smyth Management Consultancy Limited (or Peter Smyth) in the years 2012 to current year. Details of the amount paid in fees to the above company and individual in each of the years 2012 to current year.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 31 December 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence between the Taoiseach’s office and Mr Conor McGregor to date in 2025.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 23 December 2025Department of the Taoiseach
All records, including email correspondence, details of scheduled meetings, meeting minutes, or any other documents, related to interactions between An Taoiseach and/or the Department of An Taoiseach and the following named individuals between January 23, 2025, and October 1, 2025: • Bertie Ahern • Henry Wen (aka Henry Danjing Wen, aka Danjing Wen)
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 19 December 2025Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of any briefings, memos, Q&As, or other such preparatory material prepared for the Taoiseach or any of his staff ahead of a roundtable event with representatives from the fisheries industry in early December.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 18 December 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the following individuals: • Minister of State Seán Canney; • Minister of State Noel Grealish; • Minister of State Marian Harkin; • Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran; • Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae;
- GrantedReceived —Decided 18 December 2025Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of all correspondence between The Department of the Taoiseach and Mr Jim Gavin in relation to the North East Inner City Taskforce dated between 25/08/25 and 20/11/25. A copy of all correspondence between The Department of the Taoiseach and the board of the NEIC in relation to the chairperson role of the North East Inner City Taskforce dated between 25/08/25 and 20/11/25. A copy of all correspondence between The Department of the Taoiseach and programme manager of the NEIC in relation to the chairperson role of the North East Inner City Taskforce dated between 25/08/25 and 20/11/25. A copy of all correspondence between Liz Canavan and Mr Jim Gavin in relation to the chairperson role of the North East Inner City Taskforce dated between 25/08/25 and 20/11/25.