Commission on the Defence Forces
FOI Requests — 465 requests
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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
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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.
- Refused 15(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. Provide an answer by means of a YES /NO response to indicate if lrelands Fisheries Monitoring Centre (FMC) were made aware of the Norwegian Spring Spawning Herring closed area prior to both our fishing vessels being detained in October 2023. b. Copies of all email correspondence between the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) to fmcireland@defenceforces.ie between the dates of 18 Oct 2023 - 25 Oct 2023 that relate to the S- 412'Ronan Ross' and the S-411 'Sarah David'. c. Copies of all email correspondence between the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority(SFPA) and all emails from addresses ending in@defenceforces.ie between the dates of 18 Oct 2023- 25 Oct 2023 that relate to the S-412 'Ronan Ross' and the S-411 'Sarah David'.d. Confirmation by means of a YES /NO answer on whether FMC Ireland routinely contacted Irish fishing vessels in Oct 2023 to inform them that they were either operating near a closed area, or inside a closed area.e. Copies of all email correspondence between fmcireland@defenseforces.ie and the Norwegian
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authorities@fiskeridir.no concerning the S-412'Ronan Ross' and the S-411'Sarah David' between the dates of 19 Oct 2023- 21 Oct 2023
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a. What is the correct undertaking time frame for personal who conduct and completed a Paramedic Degree course (PD) in collaboration with National Ambulance Service College/National Ambulance Service & University College Cork (UCC).b. How many undertakings were signed for a period of 3 years from Paramedic Degree course PD12T (2022) by personal in CMU or serving in the CMU at the time of commencement of course.c. How many undertakings were signed for a period of 2 years from Paramedic Degree courses PD21T (2023) PD24T (2024) & PD26T (2025) by personal in CMU or serving in the CMU at the time of commencement of course.d. How many undertakings were resigned for 3 years from paramedic degree courses PD21T (2023), PD24T (2024) & PD26T (2025) during or after the JAN 25 by personal in CMU or serving in the CMU at the time of commencement of course.
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a. What is the role of the Defence Forces Psychiatrist.b. Does the Defence Forces Psychiatrist have a dual role.
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A full description of the standard fitness test required to be taken by male/female members. The ages at which members are required to take this fitness test. The pass rate for the fitness test in 2024.How many troops took the fitness test in 2024.How many failed the test in 2024.The pass rate of the fitness test by gender in 2024. The pass rate of the fitness test by age bracket (further sub-categorised by gender) in 2024.
- Part Granted 33(2)(a) & 33(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. A copy of the incident/investigation reports from any accidents/incidents involving the Naval Service in the period 1 Jan 2023 to date. Reports relating to specific individual members of the NS do not need to be considered as part of this request
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a. Under which DFR or Defence Forces Legislation was/is the Defence Forces permitted to Discriminate against Disability? B. What are the grounds for this Discrimination? Recruitment or Family Status? I request a copy of any records or emails held by the Defence Forces with this regard.c. Are the Defence Forces exempt from the Employment Equality Act 1988 to 2015-Family Status Grounds? If so, I request a copy of any exemption on record held by the Defence Forces d. Wasthe Employment Equality Act 1988 to 2015-Family Status Grounds applied to selection process of career course's within the Defence Forces, if so, I request a copy of the process and application of this act and how it was applied to career selection boards within the Defence Forces
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a. All correspondence between the Defence Forces and the Institute for Security Governance (ISG), or representatives for ISG going back 24 months b.Minutes of any meetings, briefing notes, or any documents related to any meetings or phone calls with ISG or its representatives• Please include searches of any private devices – phones, emails etc – where relevant
- Part Granted 33(1)(a)(b) & 33(2)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
Records related to any updates to Defence Forces training programs in 2023-2024 to align with NATO standards.Please also include any emails sent or received on private email addresses or mobile phones used for official business, if applicable.
- Refused 15(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
Could the Defence Forces please state if a policy document exists for screening DF personnel for Mefloquine Intoxication, If such a document exist could a cpy please be furnished
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I’m looking for a copy of the DFR A.12
- Refused 15(1)(b)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. A list of Irish Defence Forces personnel who have been stationed at or participated in activities at NATO- accredited Centres of Excellence (CoEs) during the past 12 months.b. Please include for each individual their rank, the specific NATO Centre of Excellence location, duration of their assignment/participation, and the nature of their role or activities (e.g., training, education, research, advisory).
- Part Granted 37(1) 29(1)(a)(b) 15(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. All records related to Comms support Nov-Dec, onsite workshop and pr proposal. Invoice num:1040752 b. All records related to the Communications Presentation (CPD) - Communicating Change Effectively given to Unit Comdrs Conference McKee Bks Nov 22. Referenced as invoice no 1034863.
- Part Granted 37(1)36(1)(b)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. All records related to the Presentation Training -7th JCSC 22 Aug 23-3560-40159. Referenced as invoice no 1039922.b. All records related to the Presentation Training -6th JCSC 23 Aug 23-3560-40159. Referenced as invoice no 1037197.
- Part Granted 15(1)(a) 15(1)(f)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. All records related to PPS Survey invoice no: 1040407, 1040408b. All records related to Supplementary research for Defence Forces. Referenced as invoice no 1039417.c. All records related to PPS Survey 2023. Invoice no: 1037337d. All records related to ÓGSD Defence Forces Survey 2022.
- Part Granted 37(1) 36(1)(b) 15(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. All records related to Activity report June-July 2023.b. All records related to STRATCOM. Referenced as invoice no 1035975.c. All records related to crisis support and office counsel. Referenced as invoice no 1039167.d. All records related to Strategic counsel. Referenced as invoice no 1035345.
- Part Granted 37(1) 32(1)(a)36(1)(b) 15(1)(a)Received —Decided —Commission on the Defence Forces
a. All records related to the Media Training session June 2024. Referenced as invoice no 1039477.b. All records related to the Media Landscape. Referenced as invoice no: 1039102c. All records related to the Media Training. Referenced as invoice no 1037921.d. All records related to the Senior Leadership Media Training. Referenced as invoice no 1037628.e. All records related to the Senior Leadership Media Training. Referenced as invoice no 1035974.
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a. The reason why by EPMO did not conduct a Limited Promotion Completion for RSM Tech when a request for such was submitted on 18 Jan 2023 by GOC Air Corps.
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a. A copy of the CPL report(s) into the validation and assessment of the Defence Forces recruitment processes.
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a. The current size of the force in the Irish Army, Irish Navy, and Irish Air Force b. The break down of the force mentioned in point 1 above by male and female from 2014 to present c. The age range of the current cohort listed in point 1 above, and male or female figures for same. d. The number of sick days taken by the groups outline in point 1 above, and the breakdown of sick days as injury or illness while on the job. e. The number of sick days in the same cohort in point 1 divided by male and female. f. The most prevalent age group and sex for taking sick days or days off based on injury sustained due to the tasks associated with the job. g. The number of injuries sustained per year as a direct result of their service, preparation, and training to serve in the defence forces. h. A list of the types of injuries that are debilitating the force such as musculoskeletal injuries, joint issues, or back pain, and repetitive strain injuries for example. i. The prevalence of these injuries from point 8 above from 2014 to present. j. The associated cost to the tax payer for health services in the treatment of injuries in point 8 and the average
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