Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2103 requests
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Under the FOI Act, I am requesting any and all correspondence between the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Taoiseach's office about the centenary celebration of Northern Ireland.
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All records related to this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/52698/google-ireland- limited
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All documents, emails, memos, circulars and letters in relation to the breakdown of the budget allocation and set up costs for the Strategic Communications Unit.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All electronic and written correspondence within the Department of the Taoiseach involving senior officials, including any meetings, emails, discussions, reports and memos on the €5million allocation made to the Strategic Communications Unit in Budget 2018, including all emails to other departments and details of meetings held/requested with other departments in relation to this budget allocation in the period to October 13th 2017.
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All documentation in relation to the Public Service Benchmarking Body (also known as the Benchmarking process), prepared for or considered by the Taoiseach, Senior Officials Group, Cabinet Committee, or Cabinet meetings held between 01 January 2000 and 31 December 2003. To include any briefings/memos/reports/correspondence or other documentation prepared for each meeting or arising out of those meetings.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
According to the Lobby Register, the Financial Services Union emailed the Taoiseach about jobs at Bank of Ireland in recent months. Can I please get a copy of this email and any follow-up correspondence? https://www.lobbying.ie/return/64242/financial-services-union
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• The minutes of the meetings held between Q4PR, Leo Varadkar & Brian Murphy relating to “Discussion on delivery of housing” https://www.lobbying.ie/return/92418/q4pr • The minutes of the meeting and emails exchanged between the Irish Institutional Property, Deirdre Gillane, and Micheál Martin relating to the “Update on institutional investor funding support of Housing for All (HfA) and discussion on IIP policy priorities” https://www.lobbying.ie/return/91349/irish- institutional-property
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• All communications back and forth between employees of the DAA, Board members of the DAA or anyone acting on behalf of the DAA, directly with the Taoiseach or staff of the Taoiseach's office or advisors. • Please include text messages and all records of phone calls to or from the Taoiseach. • Please include notes and minutes of calls. • Please include text messages and all records of phone calls to or from the Taoiseach's advisors. • Please include notes and minutes of calls. • Please include all records of any meetings (online or in person) between employees of the DAA, Board members of the DAA or anyone acting on behalf of the DAA, directly with the Taoiseach or staff of the Taoiseach's office or advisors. • Please include emails, notes, minutes, reports, presentations or any form of material shared. • Please include the Taoiseach's diary of any such meeting or phone calls. The start date of the request is August 25th 2022.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
In relation to an article published online in the Irish Independent on August 8th, concerning the decision of Fingal County Council to issue an enforcement notice to the DAA regarding upholding the planning laws, as regards Dublin Airport: • Please provide all information and records of how the Taoiseach came to the conclusion that he anticipated there would be no disruption to people's flights and that this would play out in the courts? • Please provide all emails, meeting records, notes, presentations, phone calls, updates from his Department or advisors on any advice or information the Taoiseach got or knew about a potential court case in relation to the enforcement. • Please provide all emails, meeting records, notes, presentations, phone calls from the Taoiseach or his office or his advisors on the topic of the enforcement by Fingal County Council and any questions, help or mediation that the Taoiseach tried to ask of or provide to the Department of Transport, the DAA, Department of Justice, An Bord Pleanala, Department of the Environment, Fingal County Council, or fellow Ministers.
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Copies of any records held referring or relating to a meeting between advisor John Carroll and PR practitioner Feargal Purcell. This request to cover period 1 July 2019 to date of receipt of this request.
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Any correspondence the Taoiseach’s Office has received from or sent to Gemma O’Doherty during the period January 2018 to present.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all records held referring or relating to the docking of two naval service vessels. This request to cover the period 14 June 2019 to date of receipt of this request.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Statements for any credit cards assigned to John Callinan for the period since his appointment as Second Secretary General to present. Statements of expenses claims by John Callinan for the same period.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence made to the Department of the Taoiseach mentioning Maria Bailey since 20 May 2019. All internal correspondence made within the Department of the Taoiseach mentioning Maria Bailey since 20 May 2019. All memos sent to/within the Department of the Taoiseach mentioning Maria Bailey since 20 May 2019.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All material - including briefings, memos, email, reports - circulated to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar between March 15th and June 15th in relation to the visit of US President Donald Trump to Ireland. This should include material and protocol notes relating to the Taoiseach's meeting with Mr Trump at Shannon Airport and entries into the Taoiseach's diary from this period in relation to Mr Trump's visit.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
1) Copies of all lobbying correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the following organisations and individuals: 2) Minutes of meetings between the Taoiseach and the following organisations and individuals: 1. Twitter, including but not limited to Sinead McSweeney/ 2. TikTok, including but not limited to, Susan Moss. 3. Facebook/Meta, including but not limited to, Dualta O’Broin, Stephanie Anderson. 4. Microsoft, including but not limited to, Ciaran Conlon 5. Google, including but not limited to, Ryan Meade 6. Cloud Infrastructure Ireland 7. Technology Ireland 8. Huawei The time period for this request is records between 1st January and 24th April 2023.
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Correspondence received in the Office of the Taoiseach containing the word ‘eviction’ from March 21, 2023 to April 4, 2023. Correspondence or documents relating to or in response to the above correspondence from March 21, 2023 to April 4, 2023.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence to or from the Chief Whip's office referencing Medtronic since 1 January this year.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Taoiseach in relation to the election in Northern Ireland: All briefing documents, reports, memos, draft reports, speeches and draft speeches prepared for the Taoiseach between January 9, 2017 and the date of this letter. All correspondence to and from the Taoiseach with government officials between January 9, 2017, and the date of this letter. All representations and correspondence to and from the Taoiseach's Office with foreign heads of State between January 9, 2017 and the date of this letter.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of briefing notes/summaries prepared by each other department for the Department of the Taoiseach on their priorities and challenges for 2023, which were due to be submitted to the Department of the Taoiseach by January 11th 2023, ahead of Ministers meetings with the Taoiseach to discuss.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All communications and correspondence between the Office of the Taoiseach and employees of Facebook. All communications and correspondence between the Office of the Taoiseach and employees of Google. All communication and correspondence between the Office of the Taoiseach and employees of Twitter.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All reports, briefing notes and memos generated as part of the 'Research and Insights' function of the Strategic Communications Unit for the period between 12/9/17-1/1/18.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
The total number of new homes completed in 2017 as recorded on the Building Control management System Statutory register for 2017. Copies of reports and correspondence between the Department of Housing (incl LGMA and Local Authorities) and the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to housing construction activity and new house and apartment building figures for 2017.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
How much money has the Department spent on air travel between January 2016 and December 2017? Please specify breakdown of spend with specific airlines. Does the Department collect or accumulate air miles/credits from frequent flier programmes on flights booked and paid for by the department or do staff members travelling collect their air miles/credits personally ? How are the benefits of the air miles/credits used by the Department ? Are staff permitted to use accumulated airmiles for personal travel or to purchase items from frequent flier programmes? If staff are permitted to use airmiles for personal travel, does the Department treat this as benefit in kind?
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence between the then Taoiseach and Shire/Takeda between January 2018 and July 2018. Any correspondence between Nick Reddy/Brian Murphy or any other special adviser employed by the Taoiseach at the time and Shire/Takeda between January 2018 and July 2018. Any correspondence between the Taoiseach and his advisers in relation to Shire/Takeda from January 2018 to July 31 2018. The above should include phone call logs, text messages, emails, WhatsApps or any other form of communication.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
The letter referenced in this lobbying register return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/56437/medipro-life
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All documents, including briefing notes, memorandums, minutes and any other correspondence held by the Department relating to the 'Grand Canal Innovation District' or the 'Grand Canal Dock Innovation District' - for the period 1 September, 2018 to 21 January, 2019 inclusive.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the following individuals: Vice President Mike Pence Nancy Pence Karen Pence Nancy Pelosi President Donald Trump First Lady Melania Trump Ivanka Trump Jared Kushner This should include all correspondence to and from the Taoiseach and the named individuals above and should include letters, emails etc - from 14 June 2017 to date.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Q1. Number of IT devices in your organisation (Please differentiate the devices, for e.g. desktops, laptops, servers, etc). Q2 Is your organisation planning to procure IT devices in any FY period starting from 2022 till the end of 2025. If yes, please list out the devices and their spend or budget (allocated/indicative) along with a mention of the specific financial year. Q3 Is your organisation planning to procure any IT Software applications. If yes, can you please list out the names of software applications and their spend or the month/year of procurement.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of any records held referring or relating to the advance release of a copy of the report of the Mother & Baby Home Commission to various media outlets in advance of its formal publication. This request to cover the period 1 January 2020 to date of receipt of the request. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence between construction company BAM and An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in 2018 and 2019.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of the letter sent by construction firm BAM to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar dated the week of Feb 12-17. A copy of any correspondence from the Taoiseach’s office in reply. Copies of all internal correspondence resulting from communication from BAM in the same dates.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between the building firm BAM and the Department of the Taoiseach between January 1 and the present date.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence sent to and received from BAM Ireland regarding the National Children's Hospital. The time period should cover the dates February 11 - February 17.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
There are a number of references to meetings/emails etc between representatives of the RDS and members of Government over the potential funding of the RDS in the latest lobbying.ie entries. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/1114/royal-dublin-society https://www.lobbying.ie/return/11432/royal-dublin-society Could I please get any letters/emails to the Taoiseach’s Office on this matter and any other related records and communications.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of correspondence to/from The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) and the Department from September 1, 2016 to February 1, 2017. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence to/from the RDS. The subject of the correspondence can be limited to government funding towards costs of the proposed RDS Main Arena development.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence relating to the recruitment of a new DPP and the terms and conditions - including remuneration and pension package - to be offered for the job. The items of correspondence should include - but not be limited to - all items to/from the following individuals: * Taoiseach Micheál Martin * Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath * Former Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys * Minister for Justice Helen McEntee * Secretary General to the Government Martin Fraser * Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform David Moloney * Secretary General of the Department of Justice Oonagh McPhillips I am also seeking a copy of the advertisement for the role of DPP and a copy of the Candidate Information Booklet for the role. The records can be limited to the time period 1/1/2021 to 17/1/2022. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A database/spreadsheet/record/datadump listing the names/titles of each channel in use by the department on Slack, or any other such internal communication platform that is used at the department. When processing this request, I would ask you to refer to Section 17(4) of the FOI Act, which allows creation of a new record when the data can easily be gathered from electronic devices.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Correspondence between Dídean Dochas Éireann Teoranta Ltd, and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, between 1st September 2021 and 27th January 2021. For reference some of the correspondence is mentioned in this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/68637/didean
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records, information and details held in the Department in relation to the cost of taxi services for the Department of An Taoiseach. These to include, but not be limited to, records relating to the following: What company or companies provides taxi services for the Department? Details of the contract awarded, tender documents, awarding criteria etc. Breakdown of costs by year in tabular form for 2011 to 2018 inclusive. Records showing costs of taxis through contracted firm(s) and other costs incurred by Department of Taoiseach officials outside of the contracts. Further breakdown of services provided if records are available showing, for example, time taxis ordered, distances travelled, persons - or rank in staff of persons - ordering taxis.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of any records held referring or relating to the department decision to cease any advertising or marketing activity on the X/Twitter platform.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of a spreadsheet showing all costs of the IBRC Commission incurred since my last FOI on this. I would also like a copy of all correspondence between the Commission and the Department from 1 July 2017 to date in relation to the rate of fees paid to the commission's lawyers/ investigators/ specialist advisers.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
1. All correspondence between An Taoiseach and officials within the Department of An Taoiseach at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding or making reference to referring the Russian Federation to the International Criminal Court, between 24th February 2022 and 7th March 2022; 2. All correspondence between An Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice regarding or making reference to referring the Russian Federation to the International Criminal Court, between 24th February 2022 and 7th March 2022; 3. All correspondence between the Minister for Justice and An Taoiseach regarding or making reference to referring the Russian Federation to the International Criminal Court, between 24th February 2022 and 7th March 2022; 4. All correspondence between officials within the Department of An Taoiseach at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding or making reference to referring the Russian Federation to the International Criminal Court, between 24th February 2022 and 7th March 2022; 5. All correspondence between officials within the Department of An Taoiseach at the level of Principal Officer and above and officials within the Department of Justice at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding or making reference to referring the Russian Federation to the International Criminal Court, between 24th February 2022 and 7th March 2022; 6. All correspondence between officials within the Department of An Taoiseach at the level of Principal Officer and above and officials within the Department of Foreign Affairs at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding or making reference to referring the Russian Federation to the International Criminal Court, between 24th February 2022 and 7th March 2022; 7. Any minutes of meetings at which An Taoiseach was in attendance, regarding or making reference to referring the Russian Federation to the International Criminal Court, between 24th February 2022 and 7th March 2022.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the following organizations and individuals: - Microsoft, including but not limited to country manager Anne Sheehan and lobbyist Ciaran Conlon - Intel, including but not limited to country manager Ann-Marie Holmes and lobbyist Hugh Hardiman - Oracle, including but not limited to country manager John Donnelly - Apple, including but not limited to country manager Liam Donohoe and lobbyist Sam Sharps - Amazon, including but not limited to Darragh Kelly, Mark Finlay and Ed Brophy - Google, including but not limited to country manager Adaire Fox-Martin and Anne Rooney and Ryan Meade - Facebook/Meta, including not but limited to country manager Rick Kelly, Dualta O Broin and Stephenie Anderson Copies of all correspondence between secretary general John Callinan and the same organisations and individuals above Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Martin and Mr Callinan and the above named organizations and individuals. The time period can be limited to between January 1st, 2022 and November 14th, 2022. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence received by Taoiseach Micheál Martin's office from members of the public regarding the "poppy" between November 1, 2022 and the date of this request.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence by members of the public since 20 October to the office of the Taoiseach regarding Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions - a random sample of 50 records in the period 20 October - 29 October 2020 is acceptable
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
1) All agendas relating to cabinet budgetary meetings on Budget 2016, from June 1 2015 to October 13 2015. 2) All budget memos and supporting documentation from the Department of Finance and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for Budget 2016, from June 1 2015 to October 13 2015. 3) All observations on budget memos from ministers for Budget 2016, from June 1 2015 to October 13 2015.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Records related to the Committee on the Implementation of Seanad Reform: records relating to how the committee members were selected. agendas and minutes of any meetings held by the Committee. copies of any research papers commissioned by the Committee. copies of any draft reports prepared by the Committee. copies of any interim reports prepared by the Committee. details of any expenses incurred by committee members or the chair of the committee, broken down by individual and category of expense. details of any expenses incurred by the committee in terms of room hire, consultancy, facilitation, entertainment, refreshments or any other such costs incurred as part of its work.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All public correspondence to the Taoiseach's office between 9 October 2023 and 18 October 2023 regarding Budget 2024
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence to/from the secretary general related to the return to office working at the Department following the Covid-19 pandemic. The correspondence can be limited to items to/from the following: ministers; unions. The time period for the correspondence can be limited to 1/8/2022 to 18/10/2022. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence. Details of the total number of staff employed by the Department as of 18/10/2022 and a breakdown of how many are working from home; working in the office; working in a hybrid arrangement. Copies of any internal publications/reports on remote working/return to the office drawn up since 31/1/2022.