Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence (including, but not limited to, letters and emails) received by the Taoiseach from members of the public regarding mica homes and the defective block scheme.

Department of the Taoiseach

1) Meeting between GAA representatives Tom Ryan and John Horan, and Secretary General Martin Fraser and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, concerning the prospect of permitting limited spectators to GAA games 2) Any materials prepared by the Department of the Taoiseach in advance of the meeting with GAA representatives Tom Ryan and John Horan

Department of the Taoiseach

· A copy of any briefing documents compiled for the Taoiseach in preparation of the meeting with Amazon referenced below. · A copy of any minutes, notes, memos, etc from the meeting between the Taoiseach and Amazon referenced below. · A copy of any communications (internal or external) arising from the meeting between the Taoiseach and Amazon reference below. Reference: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/61580/amazon-web-services

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all documentation submitted to Cabinet by the Department of Public Expenditure (including departmental observations) in relation to the review of public service allowances published in September 2012.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any records held by the department in relation to Conservative MP Johnny Mercer including but not limited to press clippings, diary appointments, emails and official letters. All correspondence in relation to Conservative MP Johnny Mercer including internal notes on discussing meetings, phone calls and emails.

Department of the Taoiseach

a. A copy of any correspondence between Micheál Martin and/or officials in the Department of the Taoiseach and Hammerson PLC from 1 January 2021 to present b. A copy of the minutes of any meetings, and any presentations or reports discussed at those meetings, between Micheál Martin and Hammerson PLC from 1 April 2021 to present. c. A copy of the minutes of any meetings, and any presentations or reports discussed at those meetings, between officials in the Department of Taoiseach and Hammerson PLC from 1 April 2021 to present.

Department of the Taoiseach

A spreadsheet/database/record detailing all expenditure associated with the provision of services to former Taoisigh in 2021. Copies of any correspondence between the department and former Taoisigh with regard to the provision of services or a state car in 2021.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence sent to the Taoiseach's office by ministerial private secretaries requesting the use of the government jet from May 2020 to present. Responses sent back by the Department of the Taoiseach to these requests outlining permission or refusing permission.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking a Freedom of Information request in relation to the Oath of Office under Article 34.6.1 and the Subscribed Declaration relating to the following: Judge James O’ Donoghoe of the Circuit Court. For the avoidance of any misunderstanding, I am seeking under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, and all relevant legislation made and provided, all and any documentation relating to the appointment of this man as a Judge of the Circuit Court including a copy of his oath, subscribed declaration and all and any documentation confirming his appointment as same to same.

Department of the Taoiseach

Please send me all communications, reports or presentations on the subject of an internal vaccine pass to access services in Ireland (such as bars and restaurants or events) between January 1, 2021 and today's date.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence, including letters, emails and memos, between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Donald Trump Presidential campaign, from June 16, 2015 to July 20, 2017. All correspondence, including letters, emails and memos, between the Department of the Taoiseach and the office of U.S. President Donald Trump, from January 20, 2017 to July 20, 2017. Unless it is provided based on the requests above, all correspondence, including letters, emails and memos, between the Department of the Taoiseach and Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Melania Trump, George Sorial, Joseph Russell (also known as Joe Russell), and Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Ireland, from January 1, 2013 to July 20, 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any records held by the Department relating to the possibility that Sean Canney could stay on as Assistant Government Whip after stepping down from the Independent Alliance. Copies of any correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and Mr Canney in period 1 January 2018 to the current date relating to his position as Assistant Government Whip and his resignation from that post.

Department of the Taoiseach

Under FOI Act please release all briefing notes/memos prepared for the Taoiseach regarding Sellafield from 2010 to 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of meeting between assistant secretary John Shaw and Aptiv Global Operations Ltd in relation to "difficulty with recruitment and barriers to building workforce". The meeting took place between Jan 1st and Apr 30 2022, per the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/83119/aptiv-global-operations-ltd

Department of the Taoiseach

Full details of requests from Dr. Garret FitzGerald, to or from the Department of the Taoiseach, or on behalf of Dr. Garret FitzGerald, or on behalf of the Department of The Taoiseach, or Martin Fraser, under the Secretarial Assistance Scheme for former Taoisigh, together with details of all payments made on foot of such requests between March 2010 and December 2010. I would also request copies of all documents relating to any such payments for, or on behalf of, Dr. FitzGerald (or giving him advice) under the scheme.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records relating to the production of the Taoiseach’s address to announce the ‘roadmap’ duty of lockdown on the evening of Friday May 1st. I am requesting records including, but not limited to: · All records relating to the costs of the broadcast on May 1st 2020 · All records relating to the tender for this contract · All records relating to correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach, or other department if it was another, to arrange this broadcast, including any records concerning arrangements for media access to the event I would further like to request records relating to: · All costs paid by the Department for broadcasts since March 1st 2020 · All details of costs of broadcasts at the Department of the Taoiseach for years 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

All senior management level correspondence (including any meeting minutes, emails, briefing notes and memos) in the Department of An Taoiseach regarding preparations for the press briefing where a Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business was published on May 1 2020, as well as any written correspondence on event format, including Q&A with journalists.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all communications or correspondence between the Dept and the Taoiseach with RTÉ regarding the Taoiseach's appearance on the Late Late Show on 2 May 2020. Copies of any representations received by the Dept with regard to the Taoiseach's appearance (if this part of request is likely to be voluminous, I am happy to take a representative sample and the total number) This request to cover the period 25 April 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.

Department of the Taoiseach

The release of information regarding the Government's Brexit website (gov.ie/Brexit), specifically the cost of setting up the website, the amount spent on advertising for the website, and any correspondence, memos or minutes of meetings with individuals involved in setting up the website.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence to An Taoiseach about comments he made about eating less meat, sent between 14 January and 30 March 2019. Can replies from the Taoiseach to those sent to him from 14 January to 30 March 2019 also be sent.

Department of the Taoiseach

The appointments diary of the Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, from her appointment in June 2017 to March 31st 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all records relating to pest control at Government Buildings, including inspection and service reports, invoices and correspondence with service providers, covering the period between 1 January 2023 to the present date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any minutes of the Climate Action Delivery Board from September 2022 to the current date of 27th February 2023. Any strategies, reviews or briefing papers prepared by the Climate Action Delivery Board for government on climate action in the same period.

Department of the Taoiseach

Receipts/invoices/purchase orders in relation to plastic cups, glasses, cutlery and straws dated 2016 - present day. These records should reflect both quantity of goods ordered and the amount paid. The amount of money spent on reusable cups and the number of cups purchased in 2017 and 2018. For the period 1 January 2016 to present day: any documentation on plans to cut down and/or ban single-use tableware, cups and other food and beverage items, including memos, circular letters, the agenda, minutes and corresponding documents, including emails.

Department of the Taoiseach

A detailed breakdown of all costs and amounts relating to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar´s week-long visit to Mali and Ethiopia.

Department of the Taoiseach

All non-logistical correspondence, both written and electronic, relating to the Taoiseach's meetings with representatives of Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Facebook and MSD at Davos this year. This includes correspondence sent both in advance of and subsequent to the event - i.e. records that relate solely to planning details such as meeting times and locations.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the Department and Apple Inc. including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 14 November 2017 to 25 January 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Facebook, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 14 June 2017 to 25 January 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Amazon, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 14 June 2017 to 25 January 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Twitter, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 14 June 2017 to 25 January 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between the Department and Google, including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 14 June 2017 to 25 January 2018 inclusive.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown on how much was spent on advertising and media campaigns for the Ireland 2040 plan, including regional, local and newspaper adverts, social media, television, cinema and radio adverts.

Department of the Taoiseach

A list of all Department files (including file names and dates) which are 30 years or older, which have not been released for public view under the provisions of the National Archives Act, along with stated reason (eg; public interest, cause distress or danger to living persons, etc) for their being withheld from public view.

Department of the Taoiseach

All email correspondence/any other, between The Ballymore Group (including Sean Mulryan) and the Department of An Taoiseach, between January 2014 - March 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of any requests made by Leo Varadkar or members of his personal staff with regard to office accommodation, computer equipment, accessories, appliances, artwork, or any other such changes to their accommodation at department headquarters. A copy of any correspondence referring or relating to the above requests. To cover the period between 1 September 2022 and 1 February 2023.

Department of the Taoiseach

The Covid19 Research Paper (reported in the media 17/10/20 and again 15/02/2021), and all accompanying information, including emails, letters and other correspondence, sent to the Taoiseach by Marc MacSharry TD.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence between your Department and former Taoiseach Brian Cowen with regard to sitting for official portrait. Copies of all other records relating to the commissioning of an official portrait of Mr Cowen.

Department of the Taoiseach

Please disclose the following, both in terms of head count and full-time equivalent (FTE): 1. The number of communications staff. 2. A breakdown of these staff by job description and/or job title (e.g. number of press officers, heads of press office, directors of communications, social media staff, etc) and for each, their salary bands. If you are supplying this information on behalf of all government departments, please provide a breakdown of these details by each department.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence received from BMW Group Ireland or Kevin Davidson, MD at BMW Group Ireland in relation to VRT - and any responses to same. The timeframe of the request should cover the period of September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence sent and received by the Department of the Taoiseach, including by the Taoiseach himself, in relation to the EU Nature Restoration Law, between June 1, 2022 and the present. The search can be limited to Assistant Principal and above.

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of the Ukraine Senior Officials Group from its establishment to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Details of the cost to the Department of Taoiseach of flights/transport, accommodation, food and beverages and security for the Taoiseach’s trip to the USA for Ireland’s presidency of the UN Security Council in September 2021. Please break down the information as follows: 1. The cost of flights 2. The cost of additional transport 3. The cost of accommodation 4. The cost of food and beverages 5. The cost of security 6. Total cost of the trip 7. A list of officials who travelled from the Department of Taoiseach including their name and title. Please provide copies of invoices and receipts of the above listed costs.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all documents (including but not limited to meeting notes, email exchanges, correspondence, minutes, position papers) related to the following interactions: · IBEC www.lobbying.ie/return/64554/ibec · Apple www.lobbying.ie/return/67393/apple-distribution-international-ltd · Google www.lobbying.ie/return/68865/google-ireland-limited · Facebook www.lobbying.ie/return/76061/facebook-ireland-limited

Department of the Taoiseach

Records created on or after 25 June 2020, up to 1 October 2020, related to the appointment of Mr Stephen McNamara to the Future of Media Commission

Department of the Taoiseach

Details of the gifts received by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar by foreign dignitaries and Heads of State to date in 2019 (1 November). I am looking for a breakdown of the gifts received and from whom they were given. I am also looking for a breakdown of gifts given by the Taoiseach to foreign dignitaries and Heads of State on their visits here or on trips made by the Taoiseach abroad to date in 2019 (1 November).

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking the release of all records relating to the meeting held between the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, and the Irish Farmers' Association, as listed here. 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 at Assistant Principal level or above and excluding any administrative and/or logistical records.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Internal briefings prepared for Taoiseach Micheál Martin for a meeting with the Irish Thalidomide Association held on 15th September 2022. 2. Internal department correspondence, including correspondence with the Department of Health, related to a meeting between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Irish Thalidomide Association held on 15th September 2022.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence, written records, files, emails, memos and minutes of meetings to and from the Department of the Taoiseach of Ireland, Leo Varadkar and the Department of Justice. Any and all representatives of the Prime Minister of Ireland, as well as himself and any and all representatives of the Department of Justice, making reference to the keywords: Direct Provision, RIA and Immigrants. Dating from the 17th of September 2019, to the 20th of January 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all Cabinet records in the period 1 Jan 2015 to 30 September 2015 referring to either of the following: the Fennelly Commission and report, the departure of Martin Callinan from his job as Garda Commissioner.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any records created in the course of a meeting between the Taoiseach and representatives of Amazon Web Services regarding the Government's plans on planning reform, digital transformation in the public sector and other matters (noted on the Lobbying Register here). The records requested include emails between Amazon and the Taoiseach or the Taoiseach's secretary before or after the meeting, and any notes, minutes or other records created during the meeting.

Department of the Taoiseach

To receive the information that was released in recent days regarding the Papal Visit.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records between the Taoiseach and Washington Post editorial board on March 16, 2023.

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 An Taoiseach, dated between June 1, 2023 and the date of this request: • A record of correspondence and associated documents between O’Callaghan Properties, Cork Chamber and the offices of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar regarding the development and supply of apartments in Cork city and county. This should include, but is not limited to, letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and other submissions. • A record of the minutes of meetings involving O’Callaghan Properties, Cork Chamber and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar regarding the development and supply of apartments in Cork city and county. This should include records of any meeting notes, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared/referenced at meetings with O’Callaghan Properties. The following may be of assistance with this request: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/98866/ocallaghan-properties

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any briefing documents, memoranda, submissions, or correspondence held by the Department related to the "Grand Canal Dock Innovation District"