Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2103 requests
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1. All correspondence to and from the offices of the Taoiseach and Ministers based in the Department regarding the Oireachtas Golf Society from the period 01 March 2020 to 18 August 2020 2. All correspondence to and from the offices of the Taoiseach and Ministers based in the Department regarding the Oireachtas Golf Society from the period 19 August 2020 to the present day. For this element I am happy to accept a random sample of the correspondence received.
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Any document created or received between 1 January 2014 and 1 July 2018 (inclusive) and whether held in hard copy or electronic form and comprising: 1. Any report of an investigation or analysis of the performance, efficiency or effectiveness of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) and /or National Asset Loan Management Limited (NALM) in relation to the functions of those bodies; 2. Any report of an investigation or analysis of the performance, efficiency or effectiveness of NAMA and/or NALM and/or any NAMA associated entity (as defined in the National Asset Management Agency Act 2009) in relation to the residential delivery programme announced by NAMA in its statement dated 13 October 2015. 3. Any report, study or analysis of any expert relating to the residential market in Ireland and/or the housing shortage in Ireland; 4. Any report, study or analysis of any expert relating to the delivery or construction of new houses or apartments in Ireland; 5. Any report, study or analysis of any expert relating to the role or potential role of NAMA and /or NALM in the delivery or construction of new houses or apartments in Ireland; 6. Any report, study or analysis of any expert relating to the viability of the delivery or construction of new houses or apartments in Ireland; 7. Any report, study or analysis of any expert relating to the viability of the delivery or construction of new houses or apartments in Ireland by NAMA and/or NALM and/or debtors of NAMA and/or NALM and/ or receivers appointed by NAMA and/or NALM; 8. Any report, study or analysis of any expert relating to public procurement issues relating to the delivery or construction of new houses or apartments in Ireland by NAMA and/or NALM and/or debtors of NAMA and/or NALM and/ or receivers appointed by NAMA and/or NALM; 9. Any report, study or analysis of any expert relating to the price or value of development land in Ireland; and 10. Any report, study or analysis of any expert submitted to the European Commission in relation to the complaint SA. 43791- Ireland- alleged State Aid to and through NAMA.
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Any correspondence, during the referendum campaign, between health professionals and An Taoiseach Mr. Leo Varadkar TD.
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All correspondence received by the Taoiseach and/or the Taoiseach's office relating to the New Children's Hospital from January 1 2020 to date. All correspondence between Professor Brendan Drumm and the Taoiseach from January 1 2019 to date.
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A breakdown of gifts given by or on behalf of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to visiting dignitaries including a description of each gift, the cost of each gift and who it was for? A breakdown of gifts received by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar since his election as Taoiseach, including a description of each gift and who it was from? All correspondence held by the Department regarding the most recent visit of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Details of all entertainment costs incurred by the Department of the Taoiseach since 13 June 2017, including a breakdown of specific events, their individual cost and an itemised list of what was purchased. All correspondence regarding the salary arrangements for so-called super junior ministers or Ministers of State who sit at Cabinet. Copies of correspondence, including any email attachments, to and from the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and officials in his office and the following politicians: Micheál Martin TD Minister Shane Ross Minister Denis Naughten Minister Katherine Zappone Minister of State John Halligan Minister of State Kevin Boxer Moran Minister of State Finian McGrath Dr Michael Harty TD Michael Lowry TD Sean Canney TD Enda Kenny TD The timeframe for all the above correspondence requested can be limited to the period 13 June 2017 to 24 July 2017.
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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: a datadump of all Departmental spending in the following categories for the calendar year 2021: Home – Subsistence, Home – Hotel Costs, Home – Air Tickets, Home – Taxi, Home – Mileage, Home – Car Hire, Foreign – Subsistence, Foreign – Hotel Costs, Foreign – Air Tickets, Foreign – Taxi, Foreign – Mileage, Foreign – Car Hire, Foreign – Telephone & Fax Calls, Foreign – Other Receipted Expenses, Foreign Travel – Carbon Emissions, Catering for Official Functions, Equipment Hire Official Entertainment, Dining in Restaurant, Flowers Official Entertainment, Other Official Entertainment, Catering for State Entertainment Functions, Equipment Hire State Entertainment, Flowers State Entertainment, Other State Entertainment, Catering State Functions, Other State Functions, Gifts for Protocol Stock, Protocol Stationery, Training Courses for Staff, Conferences and Seminars, Speaking Fees, Masters Programme, Online Training Resources, Photography, Public Relations, Ministerial Allowance, Couriers, Flowers, Refreshments, Ex-Gratia Payment, Suit Hire, Suit Allowance, Pest Control, Consultancy, Consultancy Expenses.
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In relation to travel undertaken by the Taoiseach as part of the 2022 St Patrick’s Day Programme to Rebuild Connections, I would like to receive: • The names of people who accompanied the Taoiseach on his trip and their job titles or relationship to the Taoiseach.
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Ms Emma Reilly, CV attached, worked with the UN. She exposed the practice of giving confidential personal information to the
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Any records held by the Department of the Taoiseach containing information regarding the engagement or proposed engagement of social media influencers by the Department of the Taoiseach or other Departments for the period 1 August 2020 to 1 October 2020.
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1. Correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, his staff, and Minister for Children Katherine Zappone, or her advisers, or Dept of Children & Youth Affairs (D/CYA) officials, on the topic of Scouting Ireland, between 1st May to 18th May 2020. 2. A copy of any briefings sent from D/CYA to the Department of the Taoiseach or to Mr Varadkar on Scouting Ireland, between 1st May to 18th May 2020. 3. A copy of any briefings sent from the Department of the Taoiseach to D/CYA on an statutory inquiry or commission of investigation into historical scouting abuse between 1st May to 18th May 2020.
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All correspondence to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the following topic: The coronavirus crisis and the horse racing industry. The correspondence could include but is not limited to items to/from Horse Racing Ireland, horse trainers and owners, race courses, politicians and the betting industry. The time period can be limited to March 1, 2020 to May 21, 2020.
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All correspondence between the Taoiseach’s office and private individuals, businesses, State agencies, government figures and any other stakeholders the regarding: The cancellation/postponement of horse racing events due to Covid-19 · The resuming of horse racing as part of the roadmap to lift Covid-19 restrictions.
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The briefing document prepared for the new ministers of State after ministerial reshuffle - Ministers Carroll MacNeill and Naughton.
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I am requesting copies of emails and letters to the Taoiseach from politicians and members of the public on the issue of accommodating people seeking shelter in Ireland. I am requesting copies of correspondence from the period April 1st 2023 to May 24th 2023.
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Emails sent by Bolt to the department and related meeting minutes from a meeting with Minister Thomas Byrne on the EU platform work directive, as outlined on the lobbying register. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/85100/bolt-itx
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1. That said Department holds the Records for the High Park Magdalen Laundry? 2. Could you supply an index for the entire High Park Magdalen Laundry records held by the Department of the Taoiseach? 3. If the records of the High Park Magdalen Laundry are no longer held by the Department of the Taoiseach, either in whole or in part, could you advise which body, organisation or government department now holds those records either in whole or in part?
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1. I would be grateful if you could confirm that the Department of the Taoiseach holds the Records for the High Park Magdalen Laundry? 2. Could you supply an index for the entire High Park Magdalen Laundry records held by the Department of the Taoiseach? 3. If the records of the High Park Magdalen Laundry are no longer held by the Department of the Taoiseach, either in whole or in part, could you advise which body, organisation or government department now holds those records either in whole or in part?
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Copies of all correspondence to/from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the topic of University Hospital Waterford. The correspondence could include, but is not limited to communications to/from junior minister John Halligan and TDs John Deasy, David Cullinane and Mary Butler as well as staff and management at the hospital. The correspondence could include, but is not limited to items relating to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford. The time period can be limited to January 1, 2018 to May 7, 2019. Please include copies of all attachments to emails in the correspondence or documents enclosed with letters.
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All communications and details of meetings between Ministers, staff and representatives of the Department of the Taoiseach and any persons working for or on behalf of Facebook Inc, Whatsapp, Instagram or any of its Irish subsidiaries and companies.
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Copies of all Cabinet records referring or relating to the introduction of the direct provision system in 2000.
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The amount of money paid by the Department to consultancy companies since 2014 and a breakdown of that spend by year and company.
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A spreadsheet/database/list of all gifts given by the Taoiseach in the calendar year 2022 to include the date, the recipient, the item given, and the value of the item.
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I would like to request copies of records showing details of the costs of travel and associated expenses for all Senior and Junior Ministers and their delegations for the St Patrick’s Day trips to celebrate the day in 2023. To include, but not be limited to, the following: • Records showing the names, positions, titles of those who travelled and their official functions as part of the Department’s delegations this year • Records showing the costs of all travel for every member on each trip • Records showing what class of travel was booked for all travellers individually • Records showing the accommodation details and total costs for each person • Also, any other records showing any other costs organised or incurred by the department, e.g., gifts, presentations, receptions, guest hospitality, photography, flowers etc
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A record of how much was paid to EY Consulting for advice/research relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. - a copy of the tender or contractual documents relating to the provision of that service by EY for the Department. - a copy of the business case, brief or guidelines prepared for EY relating to the provision of that service for the Department. - copies of all emails between the individual with oversight for this research project and EY with regard to their work/research.
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All communication sent to and received from, including any documents or attachments, and the dates of any meetings and all minutes of meetings held, between the Office of the Taoiseach and Pfizer Ireland from January 1st 2021 to the present. The search can be limited to Assistant Principle and above level, and should include the Taoiseach himself.
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All correspondence between the Taoiseach and pharmaceutical companies producing Covid-19 vaccinations, including but not limited to Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, AstraZeneca, and Moderna between the period 1 January 2021 and the present day.
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All correspondence between the Taoiseach and the CEO of AstraZeneca Pascal Soriot All minutes of meetings between the Taoiseach and the CEO of AstraZeneca Pascal Soriot All correspondence between the Taoiseach and the CEO of Johnson & Johnson Alex Gorsky All minutes of meetings between the Taoiseach and the CEO of Johnson & Johnson Alex Gorsky All minutes of meetings between the Taoiseach and Pfizer All minutes of meetings between the Taoiseach and the CEO of Pfizer Albert Bourla I wish for my request to cover the period 22/2/21 – 16/3/21.
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All information, correspondence and documentation accrued in the Department concerning the North South Interconnect since 1st January 2021. To include, but not be limited to: All correspondence, including emails and text messages 1) within the Department 2) between Department officials or An Taoiseach with EirGrid 3) between Department officials or An Taoiseach with other individuals or organisations 4) between Department officials or An Taoiseach with other government Departments including Ministers and advisors including the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. All briefings, notes and minutes of meetings at which this subject was discussed prepared in the department or between officials with An Taoiseach or with any other individual or organisations.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Records relating to a meeting held between officials at the Department with those from the Departments of Health, Transport, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Justice and Enterprise yesterday about adding countries to the 'designated states' list (referenced in this article). I am seeking the release of minutes or notes taken at the meeting, as well as any correspondence between the officials at the Department of An Taoiseach who attended the meeting and those who did so from other departments (for example, group emails) about the issue of 'designated states' or hotel quarantine between 31 March and the present date (7 April).
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All records and minutes of meetings between An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his officials and representatives Coca- Cola during 2016 and 2017. All records related to any subsequent calls or other forms of correspondence between Coca-Cola and the Taoiseach or his officials.
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The total cost and number of booklets, brochures, leaflets and documents published in relation to Brexit - including the Brexit Ireland's Priorities brochure - which have been shared throughout the European Union and an itemised breakdown of the costs and number for the different items.
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• A spreadsheet/database/record detailing all expenditure associated with the provision of services to former taoisigh in the period 1 Jan 2023 to date • Copies of any correspondence between the department and former taoisigh with regard to the provision of services or a state car during that period.
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Information showing the total cost of commissions of investigations/statutory inquiries - including the breakdown of the cost of each individual commission of investigation/statutory inquiry - how long they have been running and the estimated likely date of when they will be completed, plus the likely estimated final cost of each.
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A copy of all credit card receipts relating to expenditure incurred by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar while on official business. I wish my request to cover the period between 2/7/17 - 28/2/18.
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A copy of all credit card receipts relating to expenditure incurred by the Strategic Communications Unit or staff within the unit. I wish for my request to cover the period between 6/9/17 - 28/2/18.
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All records relating to the meeting between An Taoiseach and the Board of Citi Bank on October 19, 2016. Records would include the original request for the meeting, any briefing prepared and supplied by Citi Bank or other government departments, the minutes of the meeting, and any follow up correspondence.
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A copy of the Government’s communications strategy on Brexit.
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All communications between Dublin Zoo and the Taoiseach between 2022 and 2024.
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• All correspondence between Micheál Martin, An Taoiseach + Deirdre Gillane, Chief of Staff and Irish Institutional Property (IIP) (between 1 Sep, 2022 and current date) in connection with "institutional investor funding support of Housing for All (HfA) and discussion on IIP policy priorities" (See relevant entry on the Lobbying Register here - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/91349/irish-institutional-property) • Minutes from any meeting between Micheál Martin, An Taoiseach + Deirdre Gillane, Chief of Staff and Irish Institutional Property (IIP) (between 1 Sep, 2022 and current date)
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All briefing notes, speaking points and/or notes, meeting minutes and itineraries held by the Department that relate to the Taoiseach's visit to the World Economic Forum at Davos in January 2019.
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All records associated with this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/37070/aughinish- alumina-limited
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Copies of all notes, records, communications and correspondence received by the Taoiseach's Office from a company called Genomics Medicines Ireland, or any representative working for them. I also wish to obtain all notes, records, communications and correspondence held by the Department concerning any investments made by the State through its investment arm in the company.
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A copy of records showing the total amount of costs run up by the Cregan (IBRC) Inquiry.
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How much was spent by the Department in 2017 and 2018 on bottled water.
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• Copies of all correspondence between the department and the Department of Defence with regard to the ministerial air transport service in the period since 15 Oct 2023. • Copies of any records referring or relating to the breakdown/reliability of aircraft in MATS during the same period.
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- A copy of the purchase order associated with the following: NATIONAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Reimbursement to NTMA in respect of settlement made by States Claims Agency Legal Cost Unit 973,792.09 16/01/2020 28150. - A record or note explaining the context of this payment.
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Copies of correspondence to/from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the following politicians: Micheál Martin TD Dara Calleary TD Minister Shane Ross Minister Katherine Zappone Minister of State John Halligan Minister of State Seán Canney Minister of State Finian McGrath Kevin 'Boxer' Moran TD Dr Michael Harty TD Michael Lowry TD Noel Grealish TD Denis Naughten TD Mary Lou McDonald TD Brendan Howlin TD Eamon Ryan TD Catherine Murphy TD Róisín Shortall TD The timeframe for the correspondence can be limited to the period May 11, 2019 to October 29, 2019. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence to/from the politicians listed.
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Any correspondence received or sent by the Department/Taoiseach regarding the cannonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman, dated between the 20th September 2019 and the 20th October 2018. Any internal Department documents or correspondence regarding the cannonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman, dated between the 20th September 2019 and the 20th October 2018.
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All correspondence between Enda O'Coineen and the Department of An Taoiseach in the last 6 months. Any internal correspondence, memos, presentations, documents generated as a result of the correspondence between Enda O'Coineen and the Department.
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Copies of correspondence received by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar concerning the blasphemy referendum/Thirty-Seventh Referendum of the Constitution Bill 2018 between 21 September 2018 and 26 October 2018.