Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
FOI Requests — 1,571 records (page 23 of 32)
- Received 8 January 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Could you provide me with the following information under the FOI Act 2014 1) The amount that Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine received in rent from shops, restaurants etc within Howth Harbour in the years 2014,2015,2016 and 2017 in tabular form 2) The number and percentage of units within Howth Harbour that are vacant as of 31 December 2014, 31 December 2015, 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2017 in tabular form 3) The amount of expenses that Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine paid to the Harbour Master in Howth within the years mentioned above; If the Harbour Master is accountable to the Department or local authority
- Received 8 January 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
In accordance with the FOIA, please provide me with a list of all premises in the State listed as registered premises under the BALAI directive, including details of who their personal vet is.
- Received 9 January 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
All correspondence between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the following matters, namely Shift Allowance, On Call Allowances, Sunday Premium Payments and any other pensionable payments for the period Jan 2013 to date.
- Received 9 January 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Any record or correspondence associated with the General Operative jobs in Ros an Mhíl Harbour and in Dingle Harbour that were advertised in October / November last. (later clarified to: records relating to the issue of there not being a requirement for Irish language proficiency for the job, particularly any complaints that were received on this issue.)
- Received 10 January 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I would like to request, under Freedom of Information legislation, all correspondence between the Dept of Agriculture and the Dept of Health on the Public Health Alcohol Bill in the last 12 months
- Received 15 January 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
copy of applications for DAFM ex gratia funding for Clare SPCA for years 2016,2017 & 2018
- Received 15 January 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
a copy of the service agreement between the Department of Agriculture for the authorised officers established under The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013
- Received 23 January 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- A breakdown of all staff in the Department by name, job title and salary. If the Department is precluded from disclosing the identities of staff, a breakdown by gender, job title, and salary would suffice.
- Received 5 February 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
My query relates to a recent outbreak of TB in cattle in XXX XXXXXX XXXXX of County Kerry. It was reported in the Irish Independent newspaper (23rd January last) that officials with the Department of Agriculture said that "the evidence to date is that badgers have contributed to the spread of TB" in the area. I am looking for copies of any reports, veterinary inspections, emails, meeting minutes etc. which have investigated the causes of TB in cattle in XXX XXXXX XXXXX during 2017 or January 2018. I am particularly looking for the results of studies which allowed the Department to draw the conclusion that badgers are responsible for the spread of the disease in that area.
- Received 5 February 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
A copy of the records pertaining to any consultations, correspondence, discussions, meetings or documents between XXXXX XXXXX and the Department of Agriculture regarding the KT scheme. • A copy of the records pertaining to any consultations, correspondence, discussions, meetings or documents between XXXX XXXX and the Department of Agriculture regarding the KT scheme. • A copy of the records pertaining to the meeting which took place on 19 February 2016 and was attended by XXXXX, XXXXX, XXXXX, XXXXX, XXXXX, XXXXXXX (in which the rollout of the KT scheme was discussed) including all consultations, correspondence, discussions or documents pertaining to this meeting.
- Received 12 February 2018Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Could you please provide me with copies of correspondence between the Felling Office Department, Leitrim County Council as well as other bodies relating to Felling Licence number XXXXXXXXX.
- Received 12 February 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
information about the Equine Technical Support (ETS) Scheme from DAFM’s Livestock Breeding, Production & Trade: For each calendar year 2008 - 2017 inclusive: Total ETS Scheme budget per year; Total amount of funding requested per year and disclosing the amount requested by each applicant; and Total amount of funding awarded per year and disclosing the amount awarded to each applicant.
- Received 12 February 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
All of the documents/correspondence between DAFM and DPER and any individuals or other Government Departments regarding the proposed regularising of officers in an acting capacity for more than 3 years or any other length of time as discussed between these two Departments, including any legal advice or opinion that may exist between January 1st 2014 and February 12th 2018 (probably lies with personnel division in DAFM)
- Received 12 February 2018Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
2001 Lost at Sea scheme: I am seeking a copy of the original application together with accompanying terms and conditions. I am also seeking a copy of the terms and conditions for the licenses granted/awarded and if these terms and conditions were amended please enclose a copy of the amended terms and conditions.
- Received 19 February 2018Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
The number of staff from the Department as well as ministerial advisors that attended the launch of Ireland 2040 on February 16, 2018, in Sligo IT. How many of these staff stayed in Sligo either the night before or the night of the launch and the cost associated with this accommodation? The costs/expenses associated with travelling to the Sligo launch.
- Received 21 February 2018Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
In XXXXXXX, Mr XXXXXXXXX, appeared before XXXXX District Court, where he pleaded guilty to ten charges relating to supplying unauthorised animal remedies to XXXXXXX Stud in Co XXXXXXX. I want to know what these ten charges were and, specifically, what were the animal remedies named in each of them.
- Received 22 February 2018Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
All documents pertaining to the foreshore licence and aquaculture licence with site ref: XXXXXXX. Including: Application forms, environmental impact studies, site surveys, maps and all other documentation.
- Received 23 February 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all documents held by DAFM related to the 2017 Horse Sport Ireland Embryo Transfer Scheme
- Received 23 February 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all documents and correspondence held by DAFM concerning Horse Sport Ireland for the period 01/01/2016 to 22/02/2018. I include in this request records held by officials in Livestock Breeding, Production and Trade, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, Michael Creed, and the office of the Minister and his officials.
- Received 23 February 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all documents held by DAFM relating to funding for equine- related projects, initiatives, and programs for the period 01/01/2016 to 22/02/2018. Included in this request are both successful and unsuccessful requests for funding. Excluded from this request are requests submitted under the Equine Technical Support Scheme.
- Received 23 February 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I request all service level agreements and other contracts between DAFM and Horse Sport Ireland, and between DAFM and other organisations in the equine industry, for the period 01/01/2008 to 22/02/2018.
- Received 26 February 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I am making this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Can you provide a copy of Clare SPCA's grant applications for the animal welfare grants for 2015 / 2016 and 2017 to include all and any associated paperwork including accounts. Please respond by e mail.
- Received 5 March 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I request all documents mentioning Horse Sport Ireland and/or Irish Sport Horse Studbook and/or Irish Horse Register that DAFM sent to, and/or received from, the European Commission and its officials during the period 01/01/2007 to 28/02/2018. This request specifically includes, but is not limited to, derogations requested and/or received by DAFM with respect to Horse Sport Ireland and/or Irish Sport Horse Studbook and/or Irish Horse Register.
- Received 5 March 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I have some questions which I would like to ask you under FOI legislation. The questions relate to the transport of calves on a road vehicle which was involved in an accident yesterday XX XXX XXXX, whilst transporting calves from XXXXX to the XXXXX. The company involved is XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, based in XXXXXXXX, Northern Ireland. Q1. Would you please forward to me a copy of the Journey Log Application which you would have approved for this journey. Q2. Would you also advise me what limitations you apply when approving Journey Logs when atmospheric temperatures are likely to be at 0 degrees C or lower during a part of the intended journey.
- Received 5 March 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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.
- Received 7 March 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
When the Department of Agriculture raided the home of XXXXXXX XXXXXXX in February 2012, officials found a significant supply of Nitrotain, a drug prohibited from use in Ireland, along with documents which listed the names and contact information of numerous racehorse trainers, said to number at least 20. XXXXX has since been dealt with by the courts. I request under the Freedom of Information Act the full list of racehorse trainers referred to in the documentation the Department of Agriculture seized when they raided XXXXXXX's home. This information was included in an official Department of Agriculture operation which concerned the importation of drugs that are illegal for use in racehorses. It is imperative the Department of Agriculture makes this information available to fully demonstrate the transparency of it's operations and also that it is properly protecting horse welfare
- Received 12 March 2018Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I request under the Freedom of information Act 2014, the number of animals, carcasses. part-carcasses that were certified as unfit for human consumption by the Official Veterinarian from the 01/11/2017 to 01/03/2018 in the following plants, 1: Kepak, Condonstown, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. 2: Finn Meats, Curraheen, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. 3: Shannon Vale Foods, Gullane, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.
- Received 13 March 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I request from DAFM DPER all documents related to audits, evaluations, and other analyses, discussions and decisions related to Horse Sport Ireland's compliance with Circular: 13/2014 - Management of and Accountability for Grants from Exchequer Funds
- Received 13 March 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
On behalf of XXXXXXXXXX I request the Minister provide reasons for the following executive decisions: 1) Why has DAFM refused to allow XXX to apply for funding from the same funding sources it uses to provide Horse Sport Ireland with €2 - €2.5 million per year to fund the Irish Sport Horse Studbook and other studbooks XXX manages; and 2) On what basis does the Minister believe it is legal to provide state aid to Horse Sport Ireland to subsidise the company's Breeding Department and the studbooks it manages.
- Received 20 March 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I request all applications submitted by Horse Sport Ireland for derogations for all Irish Sport Horse Studbook Series for the years 2011 - 2018, inclusive, and all documents arising from and related to those applications and DAFM’s processing and adjudication of the applications. I request all correspondence between DAFM and Horse Sport Ireland related to the Irish Sport Horse Studbook Series for the years 2011 - 2018, inclusive, and all documents arising from that correspondence. This request concerns both the showjumping series and the eventing series.
- Received 23 March 2018Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Please see email below from Mr XXXXXXX. He is of the opinion I need to make a further FOI request for the information I am seeking. So I now did this. Regarding the Sedalin, Noroprim and Norodine referred to by Mr XXXXX in answer to the FOI/042 request I have made, I now make a further FOI request for the name of the third party connected to these substances
- Received 30 January 2019Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
My request relates to the administration of the Scheme of Investment Aid in Alternative Enterprises. I seek: Full electronic details of all payments made under this scheme to include the recipients, amounts, dates, sector and purpose as well as any other relevant information captured. If this is not possible, I would like a sectoral breakdown of the level of payments made to each sector (beef, poultry, bloodstock, greyhound etc) and for each purpose. I would like this to cover this scheme and all previous versions of the scheme from 2005 to the present day. I would like the information in a single data release.
- Received 9 April 2019Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
XXXXX and XXXXX….all documents and otherwise pertaining to the above reference numbers from 1998 and all other material to the present application
- Received 8 May 2019Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I am now submitting an F.O.I. for the date of the Stena ferry crossing Rosslare to Cherbourg on Thursday, 7th of March 2019“1. The Inspection Form, which was filled out when the live exported animals were loaded, or else it was filled out at the port. 2. The exporting company's record of their planned live export journey in advance of the live exported animals' journey, and which has been accepted and approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Marine prior to the actual journey. 3. The exporting company's record of the journey of the animals submitted to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Marine upon completion of the live exported animals' journey. The trucks and trailers which I request these documents for are: 1. XXXXX, XXXXX 2. XXXXX: there is no name on this truck or trailer, but there is a XXXXX, XXXXX, and XXXXX XXX on the trailer. 3. XXXXX XXXXX 4. XXXXX: XXXXX, a white trailer which is XXXX at the bottom. 5. XXXXX, XXXXXt. Double trailers. XXXX trailers, with XXXX trim. 6. XXXXX: there is no name on this truck or trailers. It is double trailers.”
- Received 21 May 2019Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
SI number 356/2016- Carriage of Livestock by Sea Regulations. I request the following records in relation to the below shipments: Express 1 departed 7/3/2018 destination Turkey. Express 1 departed 10/04/2018 destination Turkey. Express 1 departed 9/05/2018 destination Turkey. Express 1 departed 29/04/2019 destination Turkey. *copy of the voyage plan *copy of the Master's confidential report detailing any illness or injury and confirming the number of animals loaded and the number of animals discharged. *copy of the health certificates completed by a veterinary official prior to the start of the journey. *copy of inspection report of the vessel prior to loading. I request the following records in relation to the below shipments: *Atlantic M departed 26/3/2019 destination Libya. *copy of the voyage plan *copy of the Master's confidential report detailing any illness or injury and confirming the number of animals loaded and the number of animals discharged. *copy of the current certificate of approval along with the Marine Surveyor's Report and Veterinary Inspector's Report. *copy of the health certificates completed by a veterinary official prior to the start of the journey. *copy of inspection report of the vessel prior to loading.
- Received 6 June 2019Decided —Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I refer to the application for Aquaculture Licence numbers XXXXX A and B. Why was no fee applicable in the case of this Application
- Received 7 June 2019Decided —Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
1) Authorised animal remedies wholesalers 2) Authorised distributors of medicated feedingstuffs 3) Authorised sellers of Animal Remedies via the Internet under Regulation 36(3)(a) of the European Communities (Animal Remedies)(No.2) Regulations, 2007 3) Authorised sellers of Animal Remedies by Mail Order 4) Persons/entities licenced to solicit-collect orders for Animal Remedies 5) Authorised Companion Animal Medicines Seller's 6) Authorised to sell companion animal medicines via the internet 7) Authorised Animal Remedies Merchants Licence holders 8) Persons/entities licenced to import an animal remedy under Regulation 16 9) Veterinary Practitioners authorised under the Cascade Provision
- Received 12 June 2019Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
• Any correspondence between Minister Creed and the Tánaiste or the Táinaiste's office, and Scottish officials, including Scotland's Fisheries Minister Fergus Ewing, regarding Irish fishing vessels operating near Rockall, between 1 June 2018 and the present date. • Minutes of any meetings between the Minister and the Tánaiste regarding Rockall since 1 June last year. • Any memos prepared for the Minister regarding Rockall since 1 June last year. • Any correspondence from fishing groups or fishers regarding Rockall since 1 June last year.
- Received 14 June 2019Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
The details of HR Department/Section staff numbers and grades (Assistant Secretary, PO/POs 1, AP/APs 1, HEO, EO/SOs and CO grades) at 31" December 2014, 315f December 2015, 315st December 2016, 31st December 2017 and 31st December 2018. If the HR Department includes training staff, please give relevant details including training staff and also excluding training staff.
- Received 18 June 2019Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all records on Afforestation Applications: XXXXX XXXXX, Co. Mayo. XXXXX XXXXX, Co. Mayo. XXXXX XXXXX, Co. Mayo, including maps, diagrams, letters, e-mails, reports, notes of phone calls, notes of meetings and site visits. These applications were made in May & June 2010.
- Received 19 June 2019Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all correspondence and communication between the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, and the Department of Communications, Climate Change and the Environment in 2019 on the climate action plan published this week by Minister Richard Bruton. AMENDED TO: copies of all correspondence and communication at the level of principal officer or higher (including assistant secretary general, secretary general and ministers) between the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, and the Department of Communications, Climate Change and the Environment in 2019 on the climate action plan published this week by Minister Richard Bruton
- Received 19 June 2019Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
A list of all gifts presented to and received by Minister Michael Creed in the past 12 months. A corresponding list of who presented which gift.
- Received 26 June 2019Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
All information relating to Afforestation Application XXXXX XXXXX, Co Sligo including maps, diagrams, letters, e mails, reports, notes of phone calls, notes of meetings and site visits. This is not an exhaustive list. Afforestation Application XXXXX XXXXX was Approved on 18th April 2016
- Received 27 June 2019Decided —Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
1. How much has been issued in total to the IGB over the last 10 years by the dept. 2. How many inspections have been completed at the various knackering services in the same period. Identify by year and by county pl 3. What concerns have been identified by dept officials, if any, over the last 5 years in relation to the welfare of the dogs and what action has been completed by the department in this respect. 4. What is the future plans for tackling the appalling behaviour identified in the rte program last night. 5. On what ground was the expert report of 2017 not provided and made public to the oireachtas.
- Received 27 June 2019Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
1. When did DAFM officials become aware of concerns raised (including by the public) of the culling of such extraordinary numbers of Irish greyhounds. 2. Who in the department is in charge of examining and reviewing and responding to concerns regarding greyhound animal welfare, please provide their grade and specific areas of responcibility and the actions taken by those officials to date in dealing with welfare issues. 3. Please provide details of the review of procedures within the department that is planned following the rte documentary last last and targets and timescale for corrective actions on all matters of concern raised. 4. Any statement on the views of the relevant officials on welfare of greyhounds and whether they are concerned giving the shocking rte details. 5. Please provide any brieifing material for the Ministers responcible and the Taoiseach as relevant.
- Received 4 July 2019Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
All payments (or fees charged) made directly to the National Shared Services Office for financial years ending 31 December 2016, 31" December 2017 and 31" December 2018 in respect of services provided to your Department for the processing of Annual Leave/Pensions/Worksharing arrangements for staff employed by your Department.
- Received 9 July 2019Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Any communications/reports/memos to the office of the Minister for Agriculture in the last three weeks regarding: 1. Subsidies to the Greyhound industry 2. The broadcast of the RTE documentary on the Greyhound Industry. 3. The regulation/enforcement/licenses of knackeries.
- Received 9 July 2019Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of correspondence relating to the proposed Mercosur-EU deal since 28 June. I am specifically requesting:• Any correspondence to the Minister from farmers or farmer's groups or unions regarding the deal; I am also requesting the release of minutes of any meetings attended by the Minister regarding the deal since 28 June. • Any correspondence between the Minister and Tánaiste Simon Coveney regarding the deal.
- Received 10 July 2019Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
A copy of all minutes of the monitoring committee on coursing since the establishment of the Act. I note these are short and the meetings are held once a year so this should not be voluminous. -A copy of all briefing material for the last three ministers and ministers of state (with responsibility for greyhounds) which covered the regulation of coursing. - Any briefing note, memo or document detailing the situation on the regulation of coursing. This should cover the most recent two that is applicable. - All direct correspondence with the Irish Coursing Club since March 2011. - All direct correspondence with the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltact / NPWS since March 2011 dealing specifically with the issue of coursing.
- Received 10 July 2019Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Details of the following grades (PO, AP, HEO, EO/SO and CO) serving in Salaries Section (Cavan) at 31" December 2015, 31st December 2016, 31st December 2017 and 31st' December 2018.