Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all records held relating to the research, preparation, and sending of a letter to the PAC by Martin Fraser regarding the committee's plans to query spending associated with the Office of the President.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any notes or records kept in relation to the Church-State meeting which took place at Government Buildings in Dublin on August 31, 2017. The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference met with Ministers.

Department of the Taoiseach

All email and other electronic correspondence (including WhatsApp, SMS messages) sent from the Taoiseach's press advisors and private secretary between 9 and 10 August on the subject of the IPCC Climate Change report and a statement given by the Taoiseach about the report on 10 August (please note that this should include full conversations and email threads, and not just mentions of the report). All email and other electronic correspondence (including WhatsApp, SMS messages) to and from staff at the Government press office regarding a statement given by the Taoiseach about the IPCC report on 10 August (as above, this should include full conversations and email threads, and not just mentions of the report).

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any internal email correspondence between officials the department's press office, and external correspondence with officials at the Department of Health sent yesterday (19 August), concerning press statements issued clarifying Covid-19 measures introduced this week with respect to the cultural sector.

Department of the Taoiseach

Details of all correspondence sent to the Department of An Taoiseach relating to the following areas: Cervical Check; Breast Check and Bowel Screen programmes. I am seeking correspondence sent to the Department of An Taoiseach from April 1st 2018 until May 31st, 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

The correspondence sent on June 28, 2016, by the Chief Justice, the President of the Court of Appeal, the President of the High Court, the President of the Circuit Court, and the President of the District Court, to the Taoiseach on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence sent to and received from the Chief Justice by the Taoiseach's Office since May 1 2017 to 27 June 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

Fees paid to guest speakers, if any, brought in to address staff or management at the Department of the Taoiseach, or any of the bodies under the remit of the Department - to include the bodies' operating premises or outside functions - between Jan. 1 2014 and June 30 2017. This should include the name of each individual speaker, the organisation they represented, a copy of the speech/address they gave, the location of the speech/address, the number of speeches/addresses and any other pertinent details. Fees paid to celebrities/guests to appear in photocalls or to front campaigns, if any, lead by the Department of the Taoiseach, or any of the bodies under the remit of the Department, between Jan. 1 2014 and June 30 2017, including the name of each individual, the organisation they represented, the purpose of the photoshoot/campaign, the location of the campaign, the number of photoshoots they took part in and any other pertinent details.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of correspondence to/from the Department of the Taoiseach relating to the use of the Ministerial Air Transport Service. The time period can be limited to June 14, 2017 to July 26, 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any records held referring or relating to the decision to charter an aircraft for the use of the Taoiseach on his recent visit to Moldova.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence sent to the minister/Taoiseach since Saturday morning (17 June) about remarks made by Michael D. Higgins.

Department of the Taoiseach

The release of correspondence sent by members of the public to the Taoiseach between March and May regarding the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. I am conscious that this may be too broad a request, so am satisfied to receive a sample of 50 pieces of correspondence should that be the case.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence sent to and from the Taoiseach on the issue of the so-called ‘porn blocking’ laws. This should include all correspondence to and from the Taoiseach and should include letters, emails etc sent on his behalf from January 1 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Purchase orders in relation to plastic cups, cutlery and straws dated 2013-2018. These records should reflect both quantity of goods ordered and the amount paid.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of the spend on off-site storage in 2017 and up to the end of June 2018: to include a list of items in storage.

Department of the Taoiseach

• The number of correspondences from the public to the Department of Taoiseach regarding the Dublin and Monaghan bombings since January 2021. • Examples of correspondences from the public to the Department of Taoiseach regarding the Dublin and Monaghan bombings since January 2021.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence containing economic advice regarding inflation, housing and corporation tax receipts, provided by Mr Alan Ahearne to the Taoiseach or Tánaiste since January 1, 2022.

Department of the Taoiseach

Bank of Ireland has reported meeting 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 Bank of Ireland between 1 January and 30 April 2024 • All briefing material prepared by officials ahead of any meetings between the parties • Minutes for such meetings • Records of all material presented at such meetings

Department of the Taoiseach

How much money was spent on Make-Up and separately water by the Taoiseach’s Office. These figures can come from 2020 or 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking agenda, minutes, presentations and correspondence in relation to the meeting on April 15 between the RSA, Taoiseach and ministers in relation to road safety.

Department of the Taoiseach

• Meeting minutes of the ‘Con Murray group’ on the refugee crisis response • Correspondence between this group and other departments or state agencies • Outputs of the group such as memos, research projects, information notes, correspondence to government ministers etc.

Department of the Taoiseach

1) Copy of any correspondence between the Department of Taoiseach and the US Embassy Dublin regarding the State dinner event being held at Dublin Castle for the US President on 13 April 2023 2) Copy of any correspondence between the Department of Taoiseach and any other State agency eg Dept of Foreign Affairs, OPW etc regarding the State dinner event being held at Dublin Castle for the US President on 13 April 2023 3) Copy of any correspondence between the Department of Taoiseach and external catering agencies regarding the State dinner event being held at Dublin Castle for the US President on 13 April 2023

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the Taoiseach & the Department of the Taoiseach with Twitter - to cover the period from 1/1/2018 – 26/3/2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the Taoiseach and any politician or official in Sinn Féin between the period 14 June 2017 and 10 April 2018. All correspondence between the Taoiseach's special advisers and any politician or official in Sinn Féin between the period 14 June 2017 and 10 April 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all receipts and expense claims made by members of the Oireachtas, Government staff and public officials attending the National Emergency Co-ordination Group. I wish for my request to cover the period between 1/6/17 – 17/4/18.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting between the Taoiseach and the CEO of the National Treatment Purchase Fund on November 17, 2022.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all expenses/costs paid out to the Commission of Investigation into Nama's Project Eagle to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence between the Department of An Taoiseach and the Department of Education regarding the National Development Plan. Briefing material, if any, prepared for the Taoiseach and senior officials regarding bi-lateral meetings with the Department of Education regarding the National Development Plan.

Department of the Taoiseach

A list of all payments (or amounts owing) to newspapers, radio stations or media organisations for adverisements/advertorials relating to Ireland 2040, along with details of when each advert/advertorial was published/broadcast.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence between your Department and the Houses of the Oireachtas regarding disputed unpaid bar/restaurant bills of €965.47 by the Department of the Taoiseach (which were subsequently written off last year). Copies of all records held by your Department relating to the above.

Department of the Taoiseach

The latest costs and expenses, including breakdowns of such, associated with the Fennelly Inquiry. This should include specific details of payments to lawyers, on any PR, on rental or stationary costs and all associated costs for the Inquiry. In all cases where possible, the amounts paid to individuals, companies or entities should be specified and for what, if possible (i.e. so many hours work etc). The period for the FOI search and retrieval of these expense and cost breakdowns should be since the Inquiry was set up until the current day.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence including emails, letters, briefing notes and text messages between Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Taoiseach Micheal Martin regarding antigen tests from November 8th 2021 to January 17th 2022. A copy of all advice sent to the Taoiseach regarding the subsidising of antigen tests from November 8th to January 17th.

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of meeting between An Taoiseach and Abbott in relation to delays in planning processes. The meeting took place on Sep 16th 2021, per the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/79193/abbott

Department of the Taoiseach

1 - any correspondence, briefing notes, research or analysis exchanged internally or externally by the Department of Taoiseach - at, or above, the rank of principal officer, including the Taoiseach or ministers of state - regarding the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation deal. 2 - the minutes of any meetings held internally or with external parties regarding the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Co- operation deal, as well as any correspondence or briefing notes prepared in anticipation of, or in the aftermath of, such meetings. Such meetings would involve at least one department official at the rank of principal officer or above, or ministers or ministers of state. The time period I am interested in is from December 24, 2020 to January 18, 2021.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all Cabinet records relating/referring to Irish Water. Copies of all Cabinet records relating/referring to John Tierney. Both parts of this request to cover the period 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2014.

Department of the Taoiseach

A schedule of all emails sent from your Department to the private gmail address of Taoiseach Enda Kenny in 2016 to include the date they were sent, the name/address of sender, and the subject line.

Department of the Taoiseach

Access to any briefing / minutes / memos / correspondence relating to a meeting between Coca Cola and An Taoiseach as outlined in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/12733/coca-cola-ireland

Department of the Taoiseach

1. All written communication from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to Dublin Zoo from 2022 to present. 2. All written communication from Dublin Zoo to Leo Varadkar from 2022 to present. 3. All written communication from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to Dublin Zoo director Christoph Schwitzer from 2022 to present. 4. All written communication from Dublin Zoo director Christoph Schwitzer to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to from 2022 to present. 5. All records of telephone call logs and text messages from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to Dublin zoo director Christoph Schwitzer from Jan 2022 to present. 6. All records of telephone call logs and text messages from Dublin Zoo director Christoph Schwitzer to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from 2022 to present.

Department of the Taoiseach

a. As has been reported by the Irish Independent the Taoiseach (and/or Irish Government) , on or about the eve of the UK 2019 general election, (December 12, 2019) received a written appeal from a self styled "Conservative Group for Europe", broadly urging him to take note of what they speculated was a supposed “growing momentum" for a final say by the British public on Brexit”. In their letter the group expressed a view that the only way out of what they perceived as a "crisis" was a so-called People’s Vote a "confirmatory" vote by the British public. b. The self styled group included (inter alia) the likes of a man called Dominic Grieve , a former Conservative MP, and a man called Michael Heseltine. c. This FOI request is for: a copy of that group's letter and a copy of the Taoiseach's reply - which should be understood to include a copy transcript of a verbal reply if appropriate.

Department of the Taoiseach

I would like to request all records relating to the selection of members of the Future of Media Commission. I am requesting these records including, but not limited to: - The selection of members, including correspondence or representations from Ministers or senior Office Holders / senior public servants in relation to the selected Future of Media Commission members - The criteria for selecting members - Proposals received for each individual member. - Records showing who signed-off on the selections of each member - Records showing discussions and decisions on levels of remuneration and expenses.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any (including any appendices or documents related to or attached to): Memorandum for Government Aide Memories Government decisions pertaining to the system of direct provision for asylum seekers between 02/01/2003 and 31/12/2006.

Department of the Taoiseach

Records created between 6 May 2016 and 16 November 2019 related to the appointment of judges by the Government, or, in the alternative, a list of judges appointed by the Government since 6 May 2016, showing (a) the name of the judge (b) the date of the appointment and (c) the court to which the judge was appointed

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, his staff, and Minister for Children Katherine Zappone, or her advisers, or DCYA officials, on the topic of Scouting Ireland, between 1st November and 18th November 2019. A copy of any briefings sent from DCYA to the Department of the Taoiseach or Mr Varadkar on Scouting Ireland, between 1st November and 18th November 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Cabinet records supplied for Budget 2015, which was delivered on October 14 2014. All agendas relating to Cabinet budgetary meetings on Budget 2015, from June 1 2014 to October 14 2014. All budget memos and supporting documentation from the Department of Finance and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for Budget 2015, from June 1 2014 to October 14 2014. All observations on budget memos from ministers for Budget 2015, from June 1 2014 to October 14 2014. I'm putting June 1 2014 as the start date on the understanding that it is usually around June when the Minister for Finance sends in a budgetary memo to Cabinet.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. All costs and receipts/invoices associated with the Taoiseach's trip to New York and Miami in September 2023 in tabular form. 2. Hotel details and costs for both New York and Miami as well as the cost of flights and supporting documentation. 3. All costs, receipts/invoices and supporting documentation associated with the staff that travelled with the Taoiseach to New York and Miami.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Copies of all lobbying correspondence (sent and received including attachments) between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the following organisations and individuals, between 1st August and 19th October: 2. Minutes of meetings between the Taoiseach and the following organisations and individuals, and briefings prepared for the Taoiseach for the meetings, between 1st August and 19th October: List of organisations: Apple, Microsoft, Google, TikTok, Pfizer, MSD, Johnson &Johnson, Facebook.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records associated with this entry in the lobbying database https://www.lobbying.ie/return/33117/aughinish- alumina-limited

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence from and to the Taoiseach’s Office in relation to Bus Connects during July, August and September 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am requesting the release of information on the amount of money the Department of the Taoiseach has spent on communications, public relations and advertisements since it was formed in March 2016 to date. I am also requesting the the release of how much money was spent on communications, public relations and advertisements since Leo Varadkar took over as Taoiseach on June 14th, 2017 to date. I am also requesting a breakdown of how much was money individually spent on communications, public relations and advertisements from March 2016 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence (sent and received, including attachments and the full email thread) between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and special adviser Nick Miller, between 1st August to 16th October. All correspondence (sent and received, including attachments and the full email thread) between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and John Concannon (Department of Foreign Affairs), between 1st August to 16th October. All correspondence (sent and received, including attachments and the full email thread) between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and special adviser Philip O'Callaghan, between 1st August to 16th October.