Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence relating to Storm Ophelia and its aftermath between the Department of the Taoiseach and the following organisations between October 12, 2017 and October 20, 2017: Met Éireann The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government The National Emergency Coordination Group The OPW The ESB Irish Water All Local Authorities I am also seeking copies of all correspondence relating to Storm Ophelia and its aftermath within the Department of the Taoiseach - including to/from the Strategic Communications Unit - between October 12, 2017 and October 20, 2017. I am also seeking a schedule of all of the correspondence. The correspondence could comprise of letters, emails and faxes. I am seeking copies of all documents enclosed with letters and attachments to emails. Transcripts of any WhatsApp/Viber Groups set up to help coordindate the response to Storm Ophelia and its aftermath.

Department of the Taoiseach

Details of all payments made by the Department to staff or former staff who have made claims against the Department through the courts, Workplace Relations Commission or Employment Appeals Tribunals in each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017. Please provide a breakdown of the payments ordered by the individual authorities - i.e. the High Court, Circuit Court District Court, WRC, EATs etc. Please provide a breakdown of the reason for the claims and resulting payments e.g. assault, sexual harassment, bullying personal injury etc. Details of the legal fees paid by the Department in relation to claims made by former or current staff in the same years. Please provide a breakdown that includes the name of the solicitors/law firms used in the Department's defence and the sums paid to them.

Department of the Taoiseach

Details of how much was spent with regard to the November Trade Mission of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to the west coast of the United States, including travel and accommodation. Also, any gifts given by or on behalf of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on this trip or any gifts received by him or on his behalf. All correspondence between the Department/Office of An Taoiseach and Facebook Ireland as well as correspondence with the office of Facebook CEO Zuckerberg ahead of the meeting of the Taoiseach and Zuckerberg in Silicon Valley.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking the release of any correspondence from the Irish Farmers' Association to any of the Taoiseach since 1 May, regarding emissions for the agricultural sector. I am also requesting the release of any minutes/notes taken at meetings attended by the IFA and Taoiseach since the same date, as well as briefings prepared for the Taoiseach about sectoral emissions since 1 May. For reference, this request refers to (but should not be limited to records created arising from) this entry on the Lobbying Register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/87833/the-irish-farmers-association---ifa

Department of the Taoiseach

I am requesting the release of any correspondence between Deirdre Gillane, Niamh Allen and Ml Hospitality Limited (or any groups representing the company) about a proposal to provide the Government with an option for large luxury cruise ships to temporarily house Ukrainian refugees. My request refers to the entry on the Lobbying Register here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/88952/paul-allen-- associates-public-relations.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence since August 1, 2018 – internal and external to the Department, including to other departments and ambassadors, embassies and diplomatic staff - on the proposed visit of US President Donald Trump to Ireland.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all correspondences from the Taoiseach, or his officials, to the US embassy in relation to President Trump's proposed visit to Ireland, between 1st Jan 2018 to present. A copy of all correspondences from the Taoiseach, or his officials, to any other Government department/officials in relation to President Trump's proposed visit to Ireland, between 1st Jan 2018 to present. A copy of internal records, to include correspondence, meeting minutes, briefing notes etc in relation to Trump's proposed visit to Ireland, between 1st Jan 2018 to present.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records between the Taoiseach and officials from Portiuncla hospital ahead of a visit on February 24, 2023.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records between the Taoiseach and Minister Butler concerning a meeting on CAMHS held on January 26, 2023.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any follow up correspondence or documentation to or from the Department of Taoiseach after the Taoiseach's recent meetings with religious groups.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any briefs, submissions, or other such review or explanatory documents prepared for the Taoiseach or his staff relating to the Public Services Card. This request to cover the period 1 January 2018 to date of receipt of this request.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence between members of Young Fine Gael and the Taoiseach regarding Bruneian laws on homosexuality between March 1st 2019 and April 10th 2019. Any correspondence between members of the public and the Taoiseach regarding Bruneian laws on homosexuality between March 1st 2019 and April 10th 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of correspondence between the Taoiseach/Taoiseach's Office/Department and Facebook dated March 1 2018 to date (August 20 2018). This correspondence may include letters, emails, faxes, SMS messages, notes of phone calls and minutes of meetings.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the Department and Apple Inc. including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 20 June 2018 to 20 August 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Facebook, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 20 June 2018 to 20 August 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Amazon, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 20 June 2018 to 20 August 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Twitter, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 20 June 2018 to 20 August 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Google, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 20 June 2018 to 20 August 2018 inclusive.

Department of the Taoiseach

Cabinet papers from the start of 2004 to the end of 2006 to examine all mentions of the Irish language in the EU and specifically the derogation. Who proposed or suggested asking for a derogation and what exactly was the rationale for this?

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence to and from the Taoiseach in relation to the BusConnects plan, excluding correspondence from members of the public, from March 2019 until present.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence sent to the Taoiseach from groups and individuals wishing to welcome US President Donald Trump and his family at Shannon Airport during his visit to Ireland in June, or to meet, or provide entertainment for Trump and his family at Doonbeg or other parts of Ireland.

Department of the Taoiseach

• All records relating to the apology issued by Simon Harris to the Stardust families in the Dáil on Tues 23rd April. • All communications between the Taoiseach's office and family members of the Stardust victims/their legal representatives since 15th April 2024.

Department of the Taoiseach

Intel Ireland Ltd. has reported meeting once with Department officials between January 1 and April 30 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 Intel Ireland Ltd. between 1 January and 30 April 2024 • All briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting between the parties • Minutes for the meeting • Records of all material presented at the meeting

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between An Taoiseach and members of the Zero Covid lobby group ISAG from February 2020 to present: Anthony Staines, Gabriel Scally, Gerry Killeen, Tomas Ryan, Ivan Perry, Patricia Kearney, Sam McConkey, Helen Dolk, PhilIpp Hoevel, Nessa Cronin, Julien Mercille, Aoife McLysaght, Shane Bergin, Paul Dempsey, Clare Kelly, Kevin Mitchell, James Merrick.

Department of the Taoiseach

The total cost to the Dept of the Taoiseach to date this year on advertising in relation to Covid 19. In tabular format, can you provide records showing the amount spent on advertising in each month - January, February, March, April and May to date. Can you provide a breakdown how much has been spent on advertising in different media - TV, radio, print and social media. Records showing how much has been paid to media companies in 2020 concerning the Coronavirus – e.g. • Coronavirus advertising Irish Times €140,000 • Irish Independent €150,000 • RTE. €200,000 • Youtube €140,000 • Clare Champion. €10,000 The spend by the Dept of the Taoiseach on advertising for the first four months of 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence from the Irish Hairdressers Federation sent to or from the Taoiseach or the Taoiseach's secretary since 1 Jan. My request is partly based on email correspondence referred to in this entry on the lobbying register, but is not limited to it. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/56619/irish-hairdressers-federation

Department of the Taoiseach

Records of all correspondence between the department and PHD Media between March 1 and April 31 on the subject of Covid-19 information ads.

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of March 19th meeting between the Department and Vodafone related to this return on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/47162/vodafone-ireland

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the Department and Apple Inc. including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 25 January 2018 to 03 April 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Facebook, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 25 January 2018 to 03 April inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Amazon, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 25 January 2018 to 03 April 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Twitter, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 25 January 2018 to 03 April 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Google, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 25 January 2018 to 03 April 2018 inclusive.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all contacts, if any, to and from the Department between or about Sheryl Sandberg and Taoiseach Varadkar since he took office. This should include representations made on their behalf, emails, invitations, calls or letters between the two since Mr Varadkar become Taoiseach.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am requesting the release of all correspondence - including emails, SMS or WhatsApp messages - sent to or from the Sec Gen Martin Fraser between 12 February and 14 April regarding the resignation of CMO Dr Tony Holohan, his plans to take up a role at Trinity College, the terms related to this role (including salary payment), and his announcement on 9 April that he would not take up the role.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any briefings, emails, notes and/or records relating to An Taoiseach's meeting with Eddie O'Connor of SuperNode on March 7, 2022.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any correspondence between representatives from TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and the Taoiseach, between 1st January 2022 to 19th April 2022. Copies of any correspondence between lobby group Technology Ireland and the Taoiseach, between 1 Jan and 19 April.

Department of the Taoiseach

All electronic and written communication sent from the Taoiseach or officials in the Department of the Taoiseach, to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications or the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, regarding the North South Interconnector, sent between March 1st 2021 and April 19th 2021.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records relating to FOI requests: FOI/2019/0089 & FOI/2018/0483.

Department of the Taoiseach

• Any correspondence sent to, or from, the offices of Leo Varadkar, or any of his private secretaries / advisors, that reference the name Barbie Kardashian, from December 2022 to date. • Any other material which contains the name Barbie Kardashian and was created, received, or otherwise amended, from December 2022 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

The release of details pertaining to the Taoiseach's travel costs to the White House for St. Patrick's Day, in particular: The cost of the Taoiseach's flights to and from the US (with an each-way breakdown if possible). The cost of the Taoiseach's accommodation during his stay in the US. The cost of the bowl of shamrock that the Taoiseach will present to the US President at the White House, with details of where it was purchased if possible.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence between the Department of An Taoiseach and the Citizens Assembly since its establishment in 2016 -amended following phonecall: - high level correspondence re both assemblies, not set up/admin.

Department of the Taoiseach

The release of all Government memos from 2013 and 2014 relating to the introduction of water charges.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all requests for use of the Ministerial Air Transport Service in the period 1 January 2019 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.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence to and from the Taoiseach's private email account or accounts which relates to government business from the period 01 January 2018 to the present day.

Department of the Taoiseach

The release of records relating to a query sent by the Department of An Taoiseach on 20 August to other departments about a roadmap for the easing or removal of Covid-19 restrictions by the end of August. For guidance, the query asked departments "What areas/sectors are still impacted by restrictions?", "What issues remain regarding provision of public services" and for guidance on "Any other matters you would like to bring to Government’s attention".

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence received by your Department from three companies - Apple, Google and Facebook - since January 1st, 2017 and memos or ministerial notes concerning any meetings with these three companies since January 1st, 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

The following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of the Taoiseach, dated between January 1, 2017 and the date of this letter. It follows on from the Lobbying listed below: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/22287/amazon-uk-services-ltd. A record of meetings between Assistant Secretary Ms Helen Blake and/or Principal Officer at the International Section Cathal O’Regan with representatives from the retail company Amazon. This should include any meeting notes, reports and draft reports arising from the meeting. Correspondence between Amazon and Ms Blake. Correspondence between Amazon and Mr O’Regan. Correspondence, including but not limited to letters, emails, notes, memos, reports and draft reports to and from the Taoiseach’s office in relation to Amazon and its Irish operations.

Department of the Taoiseach

Access to any minutes / notes / memos relating to the meeting between Amazon UK Services and Helen Blake / Cathal O'Regan as referred to in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/22287/amazon-uk-services-ltd

Department of the Taoiseach

All records, to include, but not limited to, correspondence and meeting minutes, follow up memos, briefing papers, etc, associated with this entry in the lobbying database https://www.lobbying.ie/return/22287/amazon-uk-services-ltd

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all internal audits carried out by the Department between 1st June 2016 to date. Copies all internal audits carried out by agencies or bodies under the aegis of the Department, of which a copy has been forwarded to the Department/Minister for consideration, in the same period.

Department of the Taoiseach

· A breakdown of all the costs incurred by the Department associated with the Taoiseach (and advisors) travelling to COP26 in Glasgow this month. · A copy of all receipts received by the Department from the Taoiseach (and advisors) and minister of state travelling to COP26 in Glasgow this month. · A breakdown of all the costs incurred by the Department associated with staff travelling to COP26 in Glasgow this month. · A copy of any briefing documents, research papers, advisory papers, or explanatory documents prepared for the Taoiseach prior to attending COP26.

Department of the Taoiseach

Access to the following records/details: I am aware that some people have been briefed about the Strategic Communications Unit - https://twitter.com/paddycosgrave/status/970900644696506370 I would like the following information to be released: A list of all people briefed about the Strategic Communications Unit Documentation / information provided to this list of people about the Strategic Communications Unit.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any correspondence/letters/emails from politicians or members of the public (from October 10th 2018 to November 12th 2018) to the Taoiseach in response to the Government's decision not to increase carbon taxes in the budget.

Department of the Taoiseach

A list of all presents received by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar between January and Sunday 18 November this year while on official business; who they were received from; and what the occasion was, and the date. Can I also get a list of all presents which were given by the Taoiseach while on official visits over the same period, who he gave them too; what their monetary value was; what the occasion was and the date. Can I also ascertain whether all gifts presented to the Taoiseach are kept by him, or do some go to the State.

Department of the Taoiseach

All Cabinet minutes, memos and agendas from the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure regarding Budget 2014, from June 1 2013 to October 15 2013 (the day when the Budget was delivered).

Department of the Taoiseach

-Copies of of all invoices/receipts associated with the visit of An Taoiseach and delegation to New York in September. - an itinerary for the visit. - a spreadsheet/record/database of all costs incurred on the trip if available.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking the release of all records relating to the meeting held between the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, and RTÉ, as listed here and any other meetings that have taken place since. This should include, but is not limited to, records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes, a list of attendees, briefing material, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced at the meeting. I also request any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received before, during or after the meeting.