Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2103 requests
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 25 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Correspondence between Meta and Simon Harris during 2024, including correspondence from Dualta Ó Broin, Stephanie Anderson and / or Nick Clegg of Meta.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 21 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Dated between July 1, 2024 and the date of this request: Records of correspondence to/from the offices of the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste involving DAA, and representatives acting on behalf of the airport group, in relation to the future of Dublin Airport.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 21 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Q4PR has reported meeting with the department officials on behalf of Herbata Ltd between 1 September and 31 December 2024. (Link). I wish to request access to the following records/details: all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and Herbata (or anyone on behalf of Herbata) during that period minutes for any meetings between the parties during the period all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of any meetings records of all material presented at meetings
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 21 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
1. All correspondence (including emails, letters, meeting notes, and any other written communications) to and from Wind Energy Ireland and specifically those regarding the use or misuse of the official government logo, the harp. 2. Any internal departmental correspondence or memos discussing or referencing Wind Energy Ireland's use or misuse of the government logo. 3. Records detailing any advice, warnings, or instructions issued to Wind Energy Ireland in relation to the use of the government logo. For the purpose of this request, I am seeking records created, received, or sent between January 1st to May 31st 2024
- GrantedReceived —Decided 20 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Data dump of the financial management system that is used for recording costs associated with the NAMA Commission in the period 1 Jan 2023 to date.- a record of the most up to date total cost for the commission's work thus far.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 20 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Dated between July 1, 2024 and the date of this request: Records of correspondence to/from the offices of the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste involving Airlines for America, and representatives acting on behalf of Airlines for America, in relation to connectivity between Ireland and the US. The following lobbying register entry may be of assistance in processing this request: (Link)
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 20 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
I am requesting the release of a letter sent on 4 Sept 2024 from Katherine Zappone to the Taoiseach regarding the use of Dublin Castle for an event. The letter is referenced in this entry on the Lobbying Register.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 19 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of all records held referring or relating to the handling/management/processing of the FOI request FOI/2024/0251, as well as the subsequent request for internal review, and also newspaper coverage of the contents of the records that were ultimately released in response to the internal review
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 19 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Progress Ireland has reported meeting with Taoiseach officials between 1 September and 31 December 2024 to seek a development exemption for small homes. (Link). In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: – all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between department officials and Progress Ireland for the period – all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting – minutes for the meeting – records of all material presented at the meeting
- GrantedReceived —Decided 19 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
All records related to this lobbying return. - (Link)
- GrantedReceived —Decided 19 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
All of the documents and correspondence held by the Department relating to any concerns expressed by either the Taoiseach, the government or civil servants more broadly about the repeated delays and extensions sought by the Nama commission. I would like my request to cover the last five years
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 18 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Novo Nordisk has reported engaging with the Taoiseach regarding the life-sciences sector in Ireland and the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation (Link) between 1 September and 31 December 2024. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: – all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and Novo Nordisk during that period – minutes for any meetings between the parties during the period – all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of any meetings – records of all material presented at meetings
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 17 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Q4PR, on behalf of Oak View Group (OVG), has reported meeting with department officials to explore the potential of a new indoor performance venue for Dublin between September 1 and December 31 2024. (Link) In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: – all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and OVG in the relevant period – all briefing material prepared by officials ahead of meetings between the parties for the same time period – minutes for meetings – records of all material presented at meetings
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 17 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
1. A record detailing the total number of instances where this office failed to respond to Freedom of Information requests within the statutory 20-day timeframe, as required under the Act. 2. A record specifying the percentage of the total number of FOI requests received by this office that were not responded to within the statutory 20-day timeframe. 3. A record of the number of requests for extensions under Section 14 of the Act (where additional time is requested to process an FOI request) that were issued by this office during the same period. 4. Communications sent to or the Freedom of Information Officer concerning delays in processing FOI requests or compliance with the 20-day statutory deadline. The timeframe for my request is: Parts 1-31 January 2023 to present. Please detail parts 1-3 for each year. Part 41 October 2024 to present
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 14 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Access to a list of the recipients of official Christmas cards sent by Taoiseach Simon Harris in 2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 13 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Any email correspondence between the Department of Taoiseach and journalists, staff or contractors at the Irish Times regarding embargoed news or material (including but not limited to press releases, reports, social media posts, or other announcements) that were scheduled for release between June 1, 2024, and the present date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 13 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Any email correspondence between the Department of Taoiseach and journalists, staff members or contractors at RTÉ; regarding embargoed news or material (including but not limited to press releases, reports, social media posts, or other announcements) that were scheduled for release between June 1, 2024, and the present date.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 13 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
I am requesting the release of any correspondence from Arthur Edward Guinness to the office of Simon Harris since 1 September 2024, or any briefings prepared for Simon Harris during the same time-frame, regarding the Iveagh Markets in Dublin. For guidance, I am referring to records referenced in this entry on the Lobbying Register. (Link)
- GrantedReceived —Decided 13 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between the Taoiseach (or his office) and Department of Health officials in his office in relation to growing waiting lists for assessments of need between 01/09/24 to 31/12/24. All correspondence between the Taoiseach (or his office) and the HSE in relation to growing waiting lists for assessments of need between 01/09/24 to 31/12/24. All correspondence between the Taoiseach and his own department officials in relation to media coverage of growing waiting lists for assessments of need between 01/09/24 to 31/12/24. Please note the different phrasing of the last point, compared to the previous two.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 12 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Access to a list of the events attended by the Taoiseach’s Aide-de-Camp in 2024
- GrantedReceived —Decided 7 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
A list of gifts/high value items kept by the Department of the Taoiseach. It should include a list of items handed over to the Department by ministers, Oireachtas office holders, TDs and Senators - by name - in instances where the value of the gifts were more than € 650.Please include a description of the items, when they were gifted and by whom, and their estimated value.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 6 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Correspondence (sent and received) between the Taoiseach and pharmaceutical companies industry representative groups on the General Pharmaceutical Legislation, or the issue of Regulatory Data Protection, between 1st June 2024 and 3rd January 2025.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 5 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of any correspondence, complaints, letters of support or other such representations received by the department with regard to an incident in Kanturk involving the Taoiseach interacting with a member of the public, which subsequently went viral. In the case there is a very large amount of correspondence, I am seeking an overall number for how many relevant records there are along with a representative sample of around 30.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 4 February 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Details of official photography relating to the Office of the Taoiseach. The records should include a breakdown of the following costs and copies of invoices related to the following: Photographer services; Printing services; Framing services; Distribution costs; Hair and make-up services; I am also seeking details of the number of photographs printed and what kinds of premises received copies of photographs e.g. Council offices, business premises like hotels, schools etc. The time period can be limited to 1/6/2024 and 27/12/2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 31 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
The number of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach regarding the murder of Sean Brown since January 1st 2019. Examples of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach regarding the murder of Sean Brown since January 1st 2019.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 31 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
The number of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach regarding Freddie Scappaticci, also known as Stakeknife, since January 1st 2019. Examples of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach regarding Freddie Scappaticci, also known as Stakeknife since January 1st 2019.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 31 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
All documents relating to the cost of running offices or providing associated services to former Taoisigh. I would like to restrict my request to documents produced in 2023 and 2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 30 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Simon Harris and representatives of Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, X, Google, Tik Tok, Amazon, Amazon Web Services. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Harris and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 12/9/2024 to 19/12/2024
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 29 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Health (or the office of the Minister for Health) and the Taoiseach since 01 September 2024. Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Justice (or the office of the Minister for Justice) and the Taoiseach since 01 September 2024
- GrantedReceived —Decided 21 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence to/from Taoiseach Simon Harris and the following individuals: Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny Former President Mary Robinson Former President Mary McAleese The time period can be limited to 12/7/2024 and 23/12/2024.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 17 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
All records, correspondence, and documentation arising during the processing and gathering of information in response to FOI request 2024 0259.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 15 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
Records of all the corporate hospitality including tickets to sports events or concerts that were both offered to and accepted by the current and former Taoiseach over the course of the last year
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 14 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
1) 1. Any correspondence, including but not limited to emails, letters, meeting notes, or minutes, received by the Department of the Taoiseach from a. Any Israel government entities and their officials. b. Embassies, government entities, officials of other countries acting on behalf of Israel or its government. 2) Any records of lobbying efforts made by such entities stated in 1.a. or 1.b., in relation to Israel or its government. 3) Any records of lobbying from the following entities and organizations: a.) The Ireland Israel Alliance, Irish Friends of Israel, The Iona Institute, Irish Christian Friends of Israel, Magen David Adom Ireland, the Chief Rabbinate of Ireland. b.) International organizations of relevance include the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), StandWithUs, Friends of Israel Initiative, Simon Wiesenthal Center, B'nai B'rith International, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), World Jewish Congress. Timeframe: 7 October 2023 – 13 November 2024
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 13 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
All records held by the Department relating to the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement in the period September 2024 to present.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 13 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
1. All written and electronic communications, including emails, memos, or briefing notes, containing guidance, recommendations, or advice on the topic of Israel and Palestine, sent or received by, the Taoiseach, their personal assistant, or their senior advisors. 2. Any policy documents, reports, or summaries prepared by government departments, advisors, or other consulted experts that contributed to the Taoiseach’s perspective or public statements on Israel and Palestine. 3. Records of consultations or communications with heads of state or their representatives on the same matter. The timeframe for my request is September 2024 to present
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 13 January 2025Department of the Taoiseach
To cover the period 8 October 2023-present, the following: Separately, the number of phone calls received and emails received by the department and/or directly sent to the Tánaiste from members of the public about the use of Shannon Airport by the US military and/or civilian aircraft carrying US military personnel or equipment; Separately, the number of phone calls received and emails received by the department and/or directly sent to the Tánaiste from members of the public about any departmental contracts and/or payments to Israeli weapons companies (such as, but not limited to, Elbit Systems and Aeronautics Defence Systems); Separately, the number of phone calls received and emails received by the department and/or directly sent to the Tánaiste from members of the public about the Occupied Territories Bill; Copies of any internal correspondence within the Tánaiste’s office / immediate staff about phone calls received and/or emails received about any of the above three issues
- GrantedReceived —Decided 13 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
1) All email correspondence between Taoiseach Simon Harris and Professor Stephen Kinsella (Economic advisor to An Taoiseach) between 20 September 2024 to current date 2) Records of all reports, presentations and memos prepared by Professor Stephen Kinsella (Economic advisor to An Taoiseach) and sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris between 20 September 2024 to current date 3) Minutes from meetings between Taoiseach Simon Harris and Professor Stephen Kinsella (Economic advisor to An Taoiseach) between 20 September 2024 to current date 4) All emails sent by Taoiseach Simon Harris that mention Professor Stephen Kinsella between 10 September 2024 and 10 October 2024 5) Correspondence between Sarah Bardon (Chief of Staff to An Taoiseach) and Chris Donoghue (government press secretary) and Professor Stephen Kinsella (Economic advisor to An Taoiseach) between 20 September 2024 to current date
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 12 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
Any emails to the Taoiseach in relation to funding for the greyhound industry between 26 July - 23 October 2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 10 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
The number of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach regarding an alleged Russian spy in the Oireachtas. Examples of correspondences to the Department of Taoiseach regarding an alleged Russian spy in the Oireachtas.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 9 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
I am submitting an FOI request regarding the emergency powers exercised under the COVID-19 emergency legislation, specifically the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020. I would like to access: 1. All documentation and internal communications discussing the use of emergency powers and their impact on civil liberties from March 2020 to December 2021. 2. Any legal assessments or internal memos that outline the implications of the legislation on public rights and freedoms. 3. Records of meetings or consultations regarding the renewal or extension of these emergency powers.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 6 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
I am seeking the following in relation to the Taoiseach’s recent visit to the US and meeting with President Biden: 1. All briefing documents and/or memos provided to the Taoiseach prior to the visit. 2. Minutes of the phone call of Monday 7th October. 3. Minutes of meeting of Wednesday 9th October. 4. All post meeting briefing documents and/or memos produced.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 5 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
Access to details of any secretarial expenses paid to former Taoisigh by the Department since 2023. Access to details of any transport provided to former Taoisigh by the Department since September 2023. Access to any correspondence with former Taoisigh since September 2023.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 4 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
1. Internal guidelines that were in place in your body on 1 January 2024 regarding approval or authorisation of personal expenditure (expenditure on goods or services to be provided directly to the individual) by the Secretary General or Accounting Officer. 2. Internal guidelines in place on 31 October 2024 regarding the same matter. 3. Any instruction issued since 25 September 2024 to review expenditure approval processes for staff at any grade. 4. The outcome of any such review. A list of all expenditure which was approved solely by a person at Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General or Assistant Secretary General level in 2023 or 2024
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 3 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
Information sought: 1. The number of emails and the number of phone calls the Taoiseach has received (either to his official office or constituency office) in relation to the Palestine/middle east conflict (i.e. any email mentioning Palestine, Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, the occupied territories). 2. The number of emails and the number of phone calls the Taoiseach has received (either to his official office or constituency office) in relation to US warplanes using Shannon airport. 3. The number of emails and the number of phone calls the Taoiseach has received (either to his official office or constituency office) in relation the illegal use of Irish airspace to transport weapons. 4. The number of queries responded to in each (1, 2 and 3) information category. 5. A sample of responses given to the queries in each (1, 2 and 3) information category. Time period: From 07/10/2023 to date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 3 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
The release of the existing FOI request that An Taoiseach and his office released to a journalist regarding messages "critical of his delays in calling for an election date". "Provide a sample 20 where members of the public contacted the Taoiseach Simon Harris about the killing of children in Gaza and Lebanon.".
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 3 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
1. A list of Taoiseach Simon Harris's overseas trips since taking office from April 9 to date, the type of travel i.e. commercial/private and the costs associated with each trip. 2. A list of those accompanying the Taoiseach on each international visit and the cost incurred by each individual.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 2 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of any records held referring or relating to the filming of video footage of the Taoiseach at the Oval Office on his recent visit to Washington DC.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided 2 December 2024Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of any records held referring or relating to an interview between the Taoiseach and Ryan Tubridy. This would include, but would not be limited to, the request for interview, messages/emails relating to its organisation, a copy of any questions or discussion points that was submitted, a copy of any briefings prepared for Mr Harris, and any other records that relate or refer to the interview, its recording, and its broadcast in any way.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 29 November 2024Department of the Taoiseach
All minutes, agenda, and attendance of the Taoiseach's meeting with the Communities and Environmental Protection Alliance (CEPA) held Monday, October 14th, 2024.
- GrantedReceived —Decided 27 November 2024Department of the Taoiseach
All documents relating to the establishment of the Project Development Board for the Cork Event Centre from the date 1 June 2024 to 28 October 2024