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A copy of any records held referring or relating to revised guidance around court appearances by military liaison officers as reported in the following newspaper article: https://www.irishtimes.com/crime- law/courts/2024/12/23/defence-forces-liaison-officers-no- longer-obliged-to-wear-uniforms-or-give-evidence-in- civilian-courts/
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I am requesting, on behalf of Ditch Media LTD, all records held by the Defence Forces relating to lobbying activities conducted by Defence Security Industry and Research Ireland CLG (Irish Defence and Security Association) between September 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, specifically: Any records relating to the meeting held on November 8, 2024 at McKee Barracks with the Chief of Staff
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A record/spreadsheet/database of the number of members of the DF that resigned/left their post within five years of becoming members for each of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. This information to be broken down by year, by gender, and by rank if possible
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How many times did ACHQ forward a request to J1 to conduct a limited promotion completion for RSM Tech during promotion competition CCR 448d? Dates that application to conduct limited promotion competition were submitted to J1
- Refused 15(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. All records from 2010 to present containing internal assessments, reports, reviews, meeting minutes or briefing notes etc held by the Defence Forces regarding the operational
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impact of the Triple Lock mechanism on military deployments and peacekeeping missions. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses, and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request
- Refused 33(1)(a) 33(2)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for records relating to the use of military aircraft to transport Mr. Gerard Hutch back to Ireland for his trial. My request relates to the extradition flight (aircraft 253) from Madrid in September 2021.Specifically, I am requesting the following information: The total cost incurred for the use of the military aircraft for this purpose. Any documents or communications pertaining to the authorization and execution of this operation, including the decision-makers involved and the rationale behind the decision. Any other relevant records related to this event that fall under the scope of the Freedom of Information Act.
- Refused 15(1)(b)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
All records from 2010 to present held by the Defence Forces regarding Irish soldiers stationed abroad who were accused of misconduct or criminal activity. This request includes the nature of the alleged offence(s), whether any complaint was upheld, and the disciplinary or legal actions, if any, taken against the soldiers involved. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses, and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request
- Part Granted 15(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. How much money did the Defence Forces spend on the drug Lariam in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 in table form. b. How many Lariam tablets did the Defence Forces issue to soldiers in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 in table form. c. A copy of any medical advice sent to the Defence Forces medical team about the use of the drug Lariam from January 1st 2020 through to January 1st 2025
- Part Granted 35(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
The purpose of the attendance of Lieutenant General Seán Clancy at Nato meetings held in Brussels on both 15 and 16 January, 2025
- Part Granted 29(1)(a)(b)/36(1)/37(1)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
All correspondence including emails within the Defence Forces since 1st March 2023 that relates to all members of the Military Chaplaincy Review Board – to include the following search * MCRB* Review Board* Board Meeting* Chaplaincy Review Board* WRC* workplacerelations.ie* discrimination* atheist* employment equality* equal Statusb. All meeting minutes, board report and any other documentation within the Defence Forces since 1st March 2023 that relates to the Military Chaplaincy Review Board
- Refused 27(12)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
The complete diary/schedule of Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, General Seán Clancy, for the period January 2023 to present, including all meetings, events, and engagements
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
All media strategy documents, communications plans, and related materials produced by or for the Defence Forces from January 2023 to present. Please include any emails sent or received on private email addresses or mobile phones used for official business, if applicable
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A breakdown of all costs incurred by the Defence Forces for external PR and media services from January 2023 to present, including the names of hired firms/consultants, project descriptions, and associated costs
- Part Granted 35(1)(a)/36(1)(b)/ 37(1)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a.All correspondence, briefing notes, emails or reports held by the DF regarding focus groups, facilitated by Deloitte at military barracks around the country during the month of December 2024 b.The costs incurred associated with Deloitte and the DF c. Any Document outlining the terms of reference for Deloitte
- Refused 15(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
Correspondence between the Defence Forces and Professor Ben Tonra regarding military procurement, neutrality, NATO or any advisory or consultation work from January 2021 to present
- Refused 15(1)(a)/ 15 (1) (d)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
All reports, briefings, internal communications, policy documents etc related to political extremism or radicalisation within the Defence Forces from January 2020 to present including risk assessments, and procedures or policies developed to address these issues
- Part Granted 15(1)(a) & 15(1)(d)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a.Copies of accounts for the Defence Forces Canteen Board for 2022, 2023 and 2024 b. A copy of the current price list for food, drink and other items sold in Defence Forces canteens
- Part Granted 15(1)(i)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. All records of meetings and communications between Sean Clancy and the Irish Defence and Security Association (IDSA) or its member companies from January 2023 to present, including minutes, briefing documents, and correspondence.