Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

Advertising spend of the Department and its agencies from March 2020 to October 20th 2021. Can you also outline what proportion of this spend comprised of advertising related to Covid-19.

Department of the Taoiseach

· The number of meetings between the Taoiseach (or his Department) and representatives of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and/or the Restaurants Association of Ireland, during the period September 1 2020 to December 31 2020 · The dates of any such meetings · The matters discussed at any such meetings "Meetings" to be interpreted as both in-person/face-to-face meetings and remote meetings.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence from Oireachtas members and members of the public regarding voting in the Houses of the Oireachtas from October 17, 2019 onwards. In other words, I am trying to see did Oireachtas members and/or members of the public ring, write, email the Department or the Taoiseach's Office regarding the Dail voting affair.

Department of the Taoiseach

The correspondence noted here - any minutes, memos, correspondence created after meeting as a result of this meeting. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/89761/meta-platforms-ireland-ltd

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes and briefing notes related to a meeting and phone call between the Taoiseach and Apple Distribution International Ltd. in relation to Apple's position on the European Commission's Digital Markets Act, between the period of Sep 1st 2020 and Dec 31st 2020. Details of the meeting and call are further outlined on the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/67393/apple-distribution-international-ltd

Department of the Taoiseach

- A spreadsheet/database/record detailing all expenditure associated with the provision of services to former taoisigh in the period 1 Sept 2021 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.

Department of the Taoiseach

A list of all of Minister of State, Helen McEntee’s diary appointments, since her appointment as Minister of State at the DFA.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all mileage claims made by Minister Regina Doherty in the calendar year 2017. Any records relating to the provision of a "fresh start" to Minister Doherty for the purposes of calculating her mileage in 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of correspondence to/from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the following politicians: - Tánaiste Leo Varadkar - Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney - Climate Action Minister Eamon Ryan - Media Minister Catherine Martin - Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary - Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD - Labour leader Alan Kelly TD - Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy - Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall The timeframe for the correspondence can be limited to the period June 27, 2020 to July 22 2020. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence to/from the politicians listed.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence received by the Department regarding the Taoiseach's remarks in the Dáil on July 3 comparing the leader of Fianna Fáil to a sinning priest.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all internal audit reports carried out by or on behalf of the Department in the period from 1st January 2019 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any records held in the Department relating to comments made by An Taoiseach comparing the leader of Fianna Fáil to a "sinning priest". Copies of any representations/letters received by the Department relating to the above. When considering this request, the Department should consider whether relevant records may be held in text or private messaging services or private email services.

Department of the Taoiseach

I wish to request access any record which is a formal delegation of a function or functions by the head of your body under section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and which is currently in force. I am not seeking past / revoked / lapsed instruments of delegation.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Any records which show or analyse the carbon footprints of persons for whom your department / office / body pays, directly or indirectly, travel expenses; and 2. Any records which outline measures taken in your department / office / body to reduce carbon footprints associated with travel since the government’s Climate Action Plan was published in 2022.

Department of the Taoiseach

Records and policy on internal and external transfer requests for AP and PO staff. What transfer lists apply i.e. - central transfer lists; organisation internal list; head to head lists. Please outline how transfer requests work e.g. seniority, suitability based on PMDS, business reasons. Where business reasons apply please detail how such decisions are made i.e. reasoning and method. Since 2016 how many APs and POs have been moved based on transfer requests and the basis for the decision to transfer those involved. Whether any vacancies exist currently and where. Whether external transfer requests are considered. Any internal mobility policy and number of persons seeking transfer by location and grade and date sought.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of the costs spent on international and national trips the Taoiseach has gone on since Leo Varadkar became Taoiseach.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all documentation, emails, correspondence, receipts, bills and accounts relating to the dinner and drinks hosted by Taoiseach Enda Kenny for departmental and office staff at Hugo's restaurant in central Dublin on Monday June 12, 2017, together with a full list of all attendees by name and position.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence, electronic or otherwise, between the holder of the Office of An Taoiseach or his officials and/or advisers and Todd Manning and/or Abbvie Ltd between January 1 2016 and June 28 2017. A copy of all internal memos, correspondence, interdepartmental emails or diary entries referencing Todd Manning and/or Abbvie Ltd between January 1 2016 and June 28 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all briefings and associated records prepared for and/or supplied to Minister of State Helen McEntee in relation to her portfolios since her appointment to office. If such records are available, briefings and associated records prepared for and/or supplied to Minister of State Pat Breen concerning the data protection brief assigned to him recently.

Department of the Taoiseach

I note from reports in the media that there is a state Civil War Commemoration in the Garden of Remembrance on Sunday, 28th May. I am requesting a copy of the guest list for this ceremony. Additionally, I am requesting a copy of the guest list for an earlier state Civil War commemoration concert held earlier (on or around 17 September 2022).

Department of the Taoiseach

Any records, communications or file notes relating to the e-mails exchanged among Deirdre Gillan and Niamh Allen of the Taoiseach's Department and Paul Allen in relation to the provision of cruise ships as accommodation for Ukrainian refugees during the period 1 January 2021 and 31 August 2022 as referred to in lobbying returns https://www.lobbying.ie/return/88952/paul-allen--associates-public-relations https://www.lobbying.ie/return/85663/paul-allen--associates-public-relations

Department of the Taoiseach

• A copy of Minister Thomas Byrne's ministerial diary for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022. • A copy of Minister Thomas Byrne's mileage expense claims (showing actual kilometres claimed) for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022.

Department of the Taoiseach

All internal correspondence in the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to the Ireland Project 2040 advertorials controversy since it emerged on February 23. All internal correspondence in the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to the future of the SCU and the review taking place since the advertorials controversy emerged on February 23. All Department correspondence with MediaForce since February 23. All internal correspondence from the 15 members of the SCU since the advertorials controversy emerged on February 23. All internal correspondence from the 15 members of the SCU in relation to the future of the SCU and the review taking place since the advertorials controversy emerged on February 23. All SCU correspondence with MediaForce since February 23.

Department of the Taoiseach

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 Amazon Inc, Amazon UK or any of its Irish subsidiaries and companies.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of the number of male staff employed by the Department and their pay grade, and a breakdown of the numbers of female staff employed by the Department and their pay grade, as of December 31 2016, December 31 2017 and December 31 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

The Taoiseach's diary dated January 1 2018 to May 21 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any minutes/memos/briefings/correspondence relating to the meeting between the Representative Church Body and Taoiseach/Government on January 22 as referred to in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/28374/the-representative-church-body

Department of the Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Vradkar's diaries in full for the year of 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

The minutes of the lobbying meetings between John Collison of Stripe and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the matter of technology policy. I am also seeking any relevant communications between both sides on what was discussed at these meetings. The meetings took place between January 1st 2018 and April 30th 2018 as referenced on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/29537/stripe.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence to/from the office of the Taoiseach relating to the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Ireland. The time period can be limited to dates between January 1, 2018 and May 21, 2018. Please include copies of any documents enclosed/attached to the above correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all internal audits completed within the Department between 1st May 2017 and 7th June 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

According to the lobbying register, Facebook’s Niamh Sweeney met with Minister Dara Murphy and officials “To highlight issues arising in relation to the eCommerce Directive with the European Commission.” Could I get copies of any records relating to this meeting such as minutes, briefing notes etc.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. The number of AP2s in the Department 2.The number of AP1s in the Department 3.The number of AP1s in the Department who are assigned to designated posts 4.The number of AP1s in the Department who are assigned extra work over and above AP2s to justify the extra remuneration they received over and above AP2s 5.The number of AP1s who are also in receipt of an upgrade payment under the 1% PCW Allowance 6.The rules, regulations and method of appointment of AP1s in the Department

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Records relating to correspondence with or meetings with TikTok (including but not limited to minutes of meetings, briefing notes for the Taoiseach or Ministers of State, etc); 2. From 01 January 2022 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all requests for use of the Ministerial Air Transport Service in the period since 1 January 2017 to include a copy of the request, a copy of the response, and any to-and-from communications regarding the request.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of correspondence sent and received by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, related to organisations or companies lobbying on EU legislation, reforms, directives, between 1st January and 12th March 2024.

Department of the Taoiseach

Please state how many women and men in your department earn a salary of €100,000 or above, €75,000 or above, and €50,000 or above. Please also state the total number of employees, and how many are full time and part time.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence/complaints sent to the Department of the Taoiseach regarding his marching in the Chicago St Patrick’s Day parade alongside Conor McGregor - to cover the period from 16/3/2019 – 27/3/2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of internal audits from your Department over the past 12 months.

Department of the Taoiseach

All complaints – to include but not limited to telephone call, e-mails, letters - received by the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to the Taoiseach’s trip to the United States of America in March 2018. I wish for my request to cover the period from 10/3/18 to the date this request was received.

Department of the Taoiseach

All documents and relevant material, including correspondence with other agencies and Departments, in relation to a proposed public relations strategy based on Garda crime statistics. The period under which I wish to request this data is from 1 June 2017 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any memos prepared for the Taoiseach about 'Zero Covid', as well as any emails sent from 1 December to the present date from the Taoiseach to officials in the Department of An Taoiseach or other Ministers about 'Zero Covid'.

Department of the Taoiseach

A datadump of the financial management system that is used for recording costs associated with the Future of Media Commission. A record of the most up to date total cost for the commission's work thus far.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence between the Department and Google for the past two years. The minutes of any meetings between the Department and Google for the past two years.

Department of the Taoiseach

The names of those employed as part of the Government's Strategic Communications Unit and the annual salary of each such employee.

Department of the Taoiseach

• Any internal departmental correspondence or among the Taoiseach's advisors regarding a call to the Taoiseach in 2023 by Russian 'comedians' pretending to be African diplomats; the correspondence may include references to representatives of the African Union Commission (whom the comedians pretended to be). • Any departmental memos regarding a call to the Taoiseach in 2023 by Russian 'comedians' pretending to be African diplomats; the correspondence may include references to representatives of the African Union Commission (whom the comedians pretended to be). • Any correspondence to the Taoiseach's office from the African Union Commission, as well as any responses issued.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any relevant internal messages regarding the hoax call from Russian comedians that targeted the Taoiseach.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records held pertaining to this meeting: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/56132/google-ireland-limited

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any records held referring or relating to a media query made by me to the Government Press Office relating to costs incurred for the cancelled visit by the Taoiseach to Davos. This request to encompass any records held relating or referring to my original email query of Jan 17, my second email query of Jan 20, my phone call of Jan 24, my phone call of Jan 27, my phone call of Jan 28, my third email query of Jan 28. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all receipts/invoices related to planned visit by the Taoiseach and any other members of his staff or officials from the Department to Davos in January 2020. Copies of any correspondence received or sent relating to the arrangement of travel for the Taoiseach and delegation to Davos.