Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
FOI Requests — 1,571 records (page 29 of 32)
- Received 28 March 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
1. Notes, minutes, preparatory briefings and follow up records pertaining to a meeting between the secretary general and their UK permanent secretary counterparts on 5/6 Oct 2016
- Received 6 April 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all records under Record No. S.XXXXX in relation to copies of all maps and correspondence between theXXX estate and their representatives to the Irish Land Commission between 1937 and 1939. Copies of the instrument referred in copy folio XXXX County Wicklow on the last page of the folio reference number 18 and 19. The second instrument relates to the sale of land to folio XXX (instrument number 19). All maps and correspondence between Messrs XXX, XXXX and XXXX sXXXX. Mr. XXXX from 1954 up to and including the finalisation of the creation of a right of way to the Land Commission allottees on folio number XXX County Wicklow.
- Received 6 April 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, we request copies of any documentation, notes, letter, memoranda, minutes of meetings, correspondence or reports either prepared by the Department or received by the Department and any documentation, notes, letter, memoranda, minutes of meetings, correspondence, reports and notes of discussions with third parties relating to valuation methods of sheep and the calculation of compensation for consequential loss in the introduction and operation of the Scrapie compensation scheme between the years 2001 to 2008 including any amendments or additions to the scheme as regards valuation methods and consequential loss
- Received 11 April 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
The letter sent to Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed by XXXX Manufacturing Limited, between January and April 2017, outlining the importance of glyphosate to the agricultural community and also the sound scientific basis upon which it should be renewed
- Received 19 April 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
In the public interest I request the information listed below in relation to the charity Animal Heaven Animal Rescue, Crag, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, CRA Registered Charity Number 20082383.
- Received 21 April 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Hi, can I seek a copy of a letter from Horse Racing Ireland to Minister Michael Creed on February 9 regarding working conditions in the sector. May I also seek copies of correspondence on horse racing between the department and Horse Racing Ireland as well as with any other bodies or organisations since the start of the year. This should include any memos, emails, letters or indeed other means of communication between all the above mentioned groups since Jan 1.
- Received 25 April 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
With regard to the Tender for Administration of an EIP Locally Lead Scheme for the Conservation of the Hen Harrier under RDP 2014-2020, RPS request the following records: • The tender document and any clarifications submitted by the preferred tenderer, i.e. the Hen Harrier Project. • The names of the tenderers. • The ranking of tenders. • Resourcing proposals from the other tenders. • Membership of the evaluation committee including names and roles. • All of the tender evaluation committee's notes and records. • All notes and records of the individuals on the evaluation committee. • Records of any reviews undertaken by the Department/ others subsequent to the committee's report on tenders. • All directions, Instructions, briefings, working Instructions, etc. provided by the Department to the members of the evaluation committee. • Reasons provided to each tenderer for the marks awarded under each criterion. • Included In the above are all records under Regulation 84 of the Procurement Regulations.
- Received 26 April 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
A list of all veterinary surgeons engaged by DAFM personnel division as Temporary Veterinary Inspectors (TVIs) since the closure of TVI panels to new recruits by DAFM on 12-12-2011. The reasons why each such veterinary surgeon was added to the TVI panels in contravention of the panels' closure. A copy of any correspondence, electronic or written, submitted to DAFM by any third parties interceding on behalf of these veterinary surgeons applying for entry /re entry to the TVI panels.
- Received 27 April 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Ireland reached an agreement earlier this year to sell processed, cooked, minced and bone-in beef to Saudi Arabia. I’m requesting all records of communications between the Department and Saudi Arabian authorities, including the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, in relation to this agreement. - Exports of Irish beef to Egypt resumed earlier this year following an agreement reached between Egyptian authorities and the Department. I’m requesting all records of communications between the Department and the Egyptian authorities in relation to this agreement.
- Received 2 May 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Correspondence sent to Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed by Barclay Chemicals Manufacturing Limited in 2016 or 2017, outlining the importance of glyphosate to the agricultural community and also the sound scientific basis upon which it should be renewed
- Received 2 May 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I wish to be furnished with all details in relation to education and training programmes offered to staff within the department from January 1, 2016, to date. This should include the following details: - What courses were offered to staff? - How many participated in each course? - What was the cost and duration of each course? - And what company/institute provided the education or training course? - How many staff are currently employed by the department?
- Received 3 May 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
All correspondence between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine —including Department officials, the Minister and Ministers of State — and third parties between March 2011 to May 2016 which relates to the allocation of mackerel between the Irish fishing fleet segments
- Received 3 May 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Minutes or notes of the meeting between Heinken Ireland's corporate relations director Kathryn D'Arcy and Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed in the Heineken Brewery on 22 September last
- Received 5 May 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all record held by the Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine re feeding of cows on XXXX commonage XXXX, Co. XXXX dated between January 2007 to present day. To include correspondence in all forms to and from the Dept on the subject (including correspondence from members of the public). All internal memos, maps, reports, photographs on the subject. Minutes of any meetings held on the subject. Please include what schemes administered by the Dept that are relevant to XXXXX commonage situated in the XXXXXX complex XXXX as administered currently or previously since 2007 in relation to stock being kept on the commonage by farmers with particular refernce to consent allowed in those schemes (if applicable) to feed cows on XXXXX . What penalties apply currently or since 2007 if farmers are found to be in breach of schemes administered by the Dept re XXXXXX.
- Received 12 May 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
A list of all submissions made to the Minister at your Department using the e-submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 February 2017 to the date of receipt of this request. This request is to include the date of the submission and its title. I am not seeking copies of the submissions themselves
- Received 16 May 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
information relative to the sale of the Greyhound stadium in Harold’s Cross to the Department of Education
- Received 19 May 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Copies of all correspondence between the Department and the mushroom sector; copies of all correspondence between the Department and the fishing sector; copies of all correspondence between the Department and the dairy sector. The correspondence is in relation to Brexit, and the timeframe is July 1, 2016 to May 19, 2017.
- Received 30 May 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
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
- Received 30 May 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
the documentation upon which the Minister determined the application (as per enclosed advertisement) Grant foreshore licence. Ref: FC/XX/X
- Received 1 June 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
grant of foreshore licence. TheXXXX, XXXX. FC/XX/X (clarified by phone 1 June 2017 to "all records in relation to the decision grant this foreshore licence "
- Received 1 June 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I wish to ascertain if grants were paid to Mr. XXXXX of XXXXX, Co. XXXX, XXXX, for the removal of ditches on his farm land. If possible the dates of payments and amounts paid.
- Received 2 June 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Any correspondence between the Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Bord Bia regarding permission to employ additional staff. I'm looking for the information for the time-frame of between 1 January 2016 to 1 June 2017 inclusive.
- Received 7 June 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
notice of decision to grant foreshore licence and any or all related documents. For xxxxx, xxxx, xxxx, xxxx, xxxx.
- Received 7 June 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I would like a copy of any records you have on file relating to the application made by BioAtlantis Ltd for the mechanical harvesting of seaweed in Bantry Bay.
- Received 12 June 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
a) all records relating to organic producers who have had their certification for any organic product(s) withdrawn since January 1, 2016. b) a copy of the latest annual report submitted by each of the five organic certification bodies.
- Received 12 June 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
who in the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine (DAFM) nominated Mr. XXXX and Dr. XXXX to the Public Appointments Service (PAS) campaign ID: 16126401 and the amount of remuneration each nominee received for the campaign
- Received 19 June 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
The total figure earmarked for the department's sheep welfare scheme. The number of applications, broken down by county, for sheep welfare scheme. The number of money issued to date through accepted applications for the sheep welfare scheme. The number of applications rejected, broken down by county, and the reason given for their refusal. The number of applications withdrawn, broken down by county, and the reason given for their withdrawal, if given.
- Received 20 June 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
letters/ e mails sent by neighbours objecting to forestry application CN XXXX
- Received 21 June 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Copies of the following submissions (as numbered in recent FOI release to me): 1/2 – SI Horse & Greyhound Racing Fund Leg 2017; 15/2 – HRI superannuation scheme; 21/3 – Letters to Min Donohoe & Submission; 17/5 – IGB, sale of Harold’s Cross
- Received 28 June 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all records with regard to a phone call made to the Department in May/June 2017 in connection with a sick pony owned by XXXXX & XXXX of XXXX,XXXXX, Co. Cork including the name of the complainant.
- Received 28 June 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I request the following records: All requests to the DAFM and Food Safety Authority of Ireland to export butter to the United States since January 1 2016 by the following Irish companies: 1) xxxxxxx Ireland And other addresses in Ireland. 2) XXXXX: 3) XXXXX 4) XXXXX: We would like to request all details available on the final port of destination, shipping company used, date of exports, consignee and end customer for the butter to be exported to the United States by any and all of the above companies. In addition, we would like to request information on the names of any other Irish companies who have made a request to the DAFM and/or FSAI to export butter to the United States since 1 January 2017 and the exports made by those companies of butter to the United States since that time.
- Received 28 June 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
reports sent to your office and the name of the person or persons that report me from this Department from Jan 2016 - July 2017. If e- mail has been sent to this Department the name attached to the said e-mail which involves my character regarding animal welfare. I have seeked legal advice on this matter and my solicitor has advised me to contact the FOI department to get the name of the person or persons regarding my character.
- Received 6 July 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I am applying under FOI acts for all files since my last FOI application in February regarding XXX and his oyster applications in XXXX. I am applying for all files regarding this oyster farm and rock breaking that references me - XXXXX or the XXXXX Family. I am applying for the engineers reports from the area that was rock broken. I am applying for all on site inspections of this oyster farm area. I am applying for a copy of any oyster applications in the area of XXXXX/XXXXX. I am applying for a copy of any complaints regarding oyster farms in this area and farm materials in this area.
- Received 10 July 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
1: The sick leave records for the Department of Agriculture for years 2015 and 2016. 2: A total of the number of day’s staff were absent from work due to illness. 3: The total number of people that were missing for years 2015 & 2016 in total.
- Received 13 July 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Records detailing the categories of workers in the Civil Service, within the remit of this Department, to whom an on-call allowance is awarded, particularly, professional grades, to include the nature and amount of the on-call allowance, the number of employees in receipt of said allowance, the grade of these employees, and the justification for the award of the allowance
- Received 18 July 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Records of the the producers and shippers of loads of bulk butter above twenty tons that left Dublin between 1 May and 5 June 2017, bound for the United States. In particular, I would like to please request the details of the original producers of a load of 37, 792 kilos of bulk butter that left Dublin for the United States between 1 May and 5 June 2017 In relation to this, I wish to request the record of the original producer of the bulk butter that made up the load with Bill of Lading number MSCUDB617746, from Dublin. In addition, I would like to request records of the original producers of consignments of bulk butter that were exported from Ireland to Antwerp, Belgium between 1 May 2017 and 5 June 2017. In addition, I would like to request records of the original producers of loads of bulk butter that were exported from Ireland between 1 May and 5 June 2017 that had a US destination port of Illinois International Port District, Chicago In addition, I would like to request records of the names of the original producers of loads of bulk butter that were exported from Ireland between 1 May and 5 June 2017 that had a US port of unlading of New York/Newark area, Newark, New Jersey. In addition, I would like to request records identifying the original producers of loads of bulk butter that were exported from Ireland between 1 April and 5 June 2017 on the ship MSC Barbara
- Received 18 July 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - details of any purchases of computer equipment, mobile equipment, tablets, laptops, any mobile or computer accessories, any electrical equipment or appliances on behalf of any officeholder, minister or minister of state at your Department in period between 1 May 2017 and the current date. - copies of any requests for additional office space, furniture, decoration, or paintings by any officeholder, minister of minister of state at your Department in period as outlined above. - copies of the response that issued in any such instance. - copies of any receipts or invoices associated with the above. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 18 July 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I request the following records: Arising from the PQ No 15473-2016, I require a breakdown by grade from Assistant Secretary down to Clerical Officer of the total of the number of staff (95 and 65) for 12/04/2013 and 31/05/2016 respectively. I also require a staff breakdown of all staff transferred from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in Dublin to the National Shared Services Office (PeoplePoint) between 1st January 2013 and 31st December 2016.
- Received 18 July 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
under the Freedom of Information Act to request information relating to animals used in circuses in Ireland. The information I request is as follows: (i) A breakdown of each of the circuses which presently hold licenses to use animals in performances and details of the animal(s) attached to that licence. (ii) Copies of inspection reports for the circuses in (i) for each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 hitherto. I must stress that I am not interested in data which identifies individuals under the employ of the institution or any third parties and wholly agree for such personal information to be redacted.
- Received 18 July 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
A list of the live animals that people attempted or requested to import into Ireland over the past two years, but for which the authorities refused permission
- Received 19 July 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
I wish to receive a dataset in Excel or csv format showing logs of meetings between named external organisations (including companies) and/or outside interest groups (including individuals, lobby groups and other non-government organisations) and ministers/ministers of state/department officials between June 23rd 2014 and present including: • the date on which the meeting took place • the minister and/or minister of state and/or highest ranking departmental official in attendance • the name of the outside interest group (the organisation/individual or individuals) • the purpose of the meeting If you decide to withhold an exempt portion of any record please release all other non-exempt parts of the information. If any portion of these records is withheld, please specify which statutory exemptions under the FOI Act are being relied upon for each exemption. Please describe each record withheld, including its date and reason for exemption.
- Received 19 July 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
1. 1. A record of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefing documents and phone calls to and from the Minister’s office, the office of the Minister of State, the Secretary General and the Assistant Secretary General with representatives and lobbyists from the drinks industry in Ireland, including but not limited to; the Vintners Federation of Ireland, the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland, the Irish Hotels Federation, Tesco, the National Off-Licence Association, RGDATA, Heineken, Restaurants Association of Ireland, Dublin Airport Authority, Aer Lingus, Licensed Vintners Association, Diageo, Responsible Retailers. 2. 2. A record of all meetings and notes from meetings the Minister, Minsiter of State, Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General had with representatives and lobbyists from the drinks industry in Ireland, including but not limited to; the Vintners Federation of Ireland, the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland, the Irish Hotels Federation, Tesco, the National Off-Licence Association, RGDATA, Heineken, Restaurants Association of Ireland, Dublin Airport Authority, Aer Lingus, Licensed Vintners Association, Diageo, Responsible Retailers. 3. 3. A record of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefing documents and phone calls to and from the Minister’s office, the office of the Minister of State, the Secretary General and the Assistant Secretary General with Designated Public Officials and Former Designated Public Officials acting on behalf of drinks industry representatives, including but not limited to XXXX. 4. 4. A record of all meetings and notes from meetings the Minister, Minsiter of State, Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General had with with Designated Public Officials and Former Designated Public Officials acting on behalf of drinks
- Received 25 July 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
industry representatives, including but not limited to XXXX. I wish to enquire whether the Meat and Bone Meal Licenses approved by Mr. Ned OKeeffe while he was Junior Minister for Agriculture to feed Meat and Bone Meal to pigs were administered in any way including exports of pigmeat by Dr. XXXX or Mr. XXXXX who were on the interview panel in Campaign ID 16126401.
- Received 28 July 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
On XXXX 2016, I had a visit from a Department of Agriculture & Fisheries, a Mr. XXXX to my farm. He stated it was as a result of "report" re animal welfare. I would like to know 1) who made this report, 2) why was this report made, 3) what the result of this visit.
- Received 3 August 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
All of the documents/correspondence between DAFM and DPER regarding the proposed regularising of officers in an acting capacity for more than 3 years or any other length of time as discussed between the two Departments, including any legal advice or opinion that may exist between January 1st 2015 and August 3rd 2017. I also wish to apply for all of the internal correspondence on the issue that exists in DAFM.
- Received 8 August 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Please may I request the following for Animal Heaven Animal Rescue AHAR Charity Number 20082383, CHY Number 20701: Copies of all Animal Welfare Notices issued by Department of Agriculture officers to AHAR from 1st January 2014 to date 07.08.2017. All inspection reports undertaken by local Kerry County Council Dog wardens and Department Veterinary Officers from 04.11.2015 to date 07.08.2017, To include copies of Inspection reports relating to the Registration of the premises under the Balai Directive, of dogs entered the premises each year from 1st January 2014 to date 07.08.2017. Numbers to be broken down into weeks/months/years whatever is available, Under the same period of time (above dates, bold underlined) numbers of dogs exported to the UK , Under the same period of time (above dates, bold underlined) numbers of dogs rehommed within the ROI, Under the same period of time (above dates, bold underlined) numbers of dogs euthanased or died on the premises, Copies of letters/emails regarding arrangement made by the rescue for the storage and removal of dog waste from the premises? Inspection reports or Animal Welfare Notices for the period prior to January 2014 when Animal Heaven Animal Rescue AHAR was resident at XXXX, XXXX, Killarney, Co Kerry and XXXX, XXXX, XXXX Killarney, Co Kerry , Permitted number of dogs allowed on the premises at any one time?
- Received 8 August 2017Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
May I please request a copy of the application forms made by the IHWT (Irish Horse Welfare Trust) for funding for the years 2012 and 2013 or assistance on how I may obtain them?
- Received 14 August 2017Decided —GrantedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
How much has the Department spent on social media in 2016 and 2017? Is there a breakdown of that spend available? How much was spent on boosting posts on social media in 2016 and 2017? Does the Department have a social media team? If so, how many people are on it and how much do they cost the Department per year? How much has the Department spent on photography or videos making costs in 2016 and 2017> Is there a breakdown of that spend available?
- Received 14 August 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
every record and document related to the Traditional Irish Horse genetic research project discussed in the attached Irish Field article. Please include all policy analytic documents written by DAFM staff and outside consultants used to evaluate the application. Please include all applications and disclose the source of funds and funding amount.
- Received 14 August 2017Decided —RefusedDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
all applications submitted by Horse Sport Ireland to the Department of Agriculture seeking a license, and/or renewal of a license, to manage the Irish Sport Horse studbook for the period 01/01/2008 - 12/08/2017. I also request all supporting documents (i.e., records, letters, emails, etc.) submitted by HSI in support of its applications and all Department of Agriculture documents that discuss, analyse, and weigh the merits of these applications and communicate any decisions in response to those applications.