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FOI Requests — 1,583 records (page 14 of 32)

  • Received 29 May 2023
    Decided 27 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023148
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    I am conducting an environmental site assessment on the following properties: …………………………………………… As part of the investigation, I would like to review any and all records you have forthe above- referenced property pertaining to the following: Current or historical use of hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste Current or historical underground/aboveground storage tanks (USTs/ASTs)Current or historical clarifiers, oil/water separators, grease traps, interceptors,septic systems Violations or Notices to Comply

  • Received 29 May 2023
    Decided 27 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023146
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Aughinish Alumina March 28, 2022

  • Received 29 May 2023
    Decided 27 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023143
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting on Ireland's oil supply with Eamon Ryan on March 7, 2022

  • Received 29 May 2023
    Decided 23 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023149
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Copies of any records held by the Minister or any of his special advisers referring to SHEIN or the opening of the EMEA headquarters of SHEIN. This request to cover the period 1 May 2023 to date of receipt of the request.

  • Received 23 May 2023
    Decided 23 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023138
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and EP UK Investments on November 7, 2022.

  • Received 22 May 2023
    Decided 23 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023134
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Bank of Ireland on May 11, 2022

  • Received 8 May 2023
    Decided 22 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023110
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Correspondence sent and received between Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communication Eamon Ryan, related to his Department, and any Green Party TDs or Senators, on any topic, between 1st March and 4th May 2023. Correspondence related to the Department’s areas of Climate Action and the Environment

  • Received 24 April 2023
    Decided 22 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI202394
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting attended by Eamon Ryan on security of supply and actions taken by Eirgrid and CRU on November 28, 2022

  • Received 17 April 2023
    Decided 22 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI202387
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Coillte on January 10, 2023

  • Received 11 April 2023
    Decided 22 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI202379
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Dermot McCarthy on November 7, 2022

  • Received 22 May 2023
    Decided 21 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023132
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and GE Gas Power meeting on May 17, 2022

  • Received 22 May 2023
    Decided 20 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023131
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    I would like to receive an electronic copy of all communications in relation to the European fund for the rollout of biomethane production and any discussions, communications or internal reports surrounding Ireland's decision to not apply for the initiative. I would also like to receive an electronic copy of the communications from the Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport on this issue and decision, and communications between this Department, other government Departments and NGOs regarding Ireland's decision not to apply for funding from this initiative.

  • Received 22 May 2023
    Decided 20 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023130
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    1. List of all recipients of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme and their CRO location. 2. Outline of all procedures and processes that took place in choosing the successful applicants and reasons (including all emails and correspondence) that the recipients of the scheme were over 5 months late in being announced. 3. All correspondence, judging marks, judges, feedback etc. related to LendRB's application. 4. All correspondence with Dublin City Council around announcing the awards at their Dublin event that costs €300 to attend. Reason why national sustainability grants event is being held in Dublin. Correspondence with Dublin BIC Furthr that is offering discounted tickets to the event. Outline of correspondence with WestBIC which does not seem to be involved. 5. All monies, grants, funding etc. that has been provided by the Department of the Environment for businesses and initiatives based in the midlands of Ireland in the last 5 years (Longford, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan, Westmeath). 6. All correspondence between Dublin based Minister Smyth and both the Department and Dublin City Council regarding this grant scheme. Feedback from Minister Smyth on LendRB's application and on all successful applicants. 7. All information related to the Department's efforts to ensure there is no discrimination in funding that means average Dublin companies and promoters get grant funding at the expense of others in Ireland (especially the midlands which is disgracefully underfunded for a long number of years). 8. All correspondence between the Department and Enterprise Ireland. EI provides startup funding for Dublin companies at a rate of c. 2x their population, and 3x less then the population of the midlands. Records relating to funding in the Dublin and midlands area from the

  • Received 17 April 2023
    Decided 15 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI202388
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan, Eirgrid and CRU on security of supply on December 20, 2022

  • Received 16 May 2023
    Decided 13 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023128
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Minutes of meetings of the ‘Hi-level Interdepartmental Committee overseeing the implementation of the 2019 strategy (as mentioned in the National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid Term review – page 35) which meets on a quarterly basis and is chaired by the Assistant Secretary for Communications in DECC. Any briefing notes, correspondence, or documents, emails relating to these meetings. Copies of the progress report prepared in advance of each meeting and copies of progress reports of officials attending the meetings. Any reports, memos, documents prepared for the Minister arising from the meetings. The date of the request is from June 1, 2022 to May 16, 2023.

  • Received 15 May 2023
    Decided 13 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023127
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    All records relating to PQ 9296 (Order no. 165) due for answer 23 February 2023

  • Received 15 May 2023
    Decided 13 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023125
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a premeeting held between Eamon Ryan and the Taoiseach on energy security on September 6, 2022

  • Received 15 May 2023
    Decided 13 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023124
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Regional Group on security of supply issues on September 15, 2022

  • Received 15 May 2023
    Decided 13 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023102
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Minutes of meetings (as mentioned in a written PQ on Wed, April 27) between the Minister and the “wide range of stakeholders” (including energy suppliers) regarding “energy prices”. And, any briefing notes, correspondence, or documents relating to these meetings, held at Principal Officer level or above and the Minister's advisors and private secretary. Minutes of meetings between the Minister’s officials and suppliers ((as mentioned in a written PQ on Wed, April 27) regarding energy prices and the “critical importance of prices being reduced as soon as possible”. And, any briefing notes, correspondence, or documents relating to these meetings, held at Principal Officer level or above and the Minister's advisors and private secretary. The period of the request is from Jan 1, 2023 to April 28, 2023.

  • Received 25 May 2023
    Decided 12 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023141
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    All records relating to financial support provided by the DECC to Eco Advocacy to include (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) all correspondence by way of application for financial support, the processing thereof and the decisions made with respect thereto. All communications by ot on behalf of Eco Advocacy and the DECC relevant to any recognition or status granted by the DECC to Eco Advocacy. All communication by or on behalf of Eco Advocacy and the DECC regarding the use of the Department's name (and/or utilisation of the Irish harp symbol) on material produced by Eco Advocacy.

  • Received 15 May 2023
    Decided 12 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023123
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a premeeting held between Eamon Ryan, CRU and Eirgrid on September 8, 2022

  • Received 15 May 2023
    Decided 9 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023126
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a premeeting held between Eamon Ryan and Eirgrid on August 22, 2022

  • Received 29 May 2023
    Decided 8 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023144
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Glanbia on March 28, 2022

  • Received 17 May 2023
    Decided 7 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023137
    Requester Type Member of the Public
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    • Whether DECC or any central government entity has a centralised fuel laundering database with locations of sites, dates and other details If so may I request: • Location data for waste disposal sites associated with fuel laundering in Ireland • Location data for illegal fuel processing plants in Ireland • Any data on the number of Fuel laundering facilities, their general function (filtration, distillation type etc) and the dates they were discovered • And potential points of contact that would be willing to assist me with my research

  • Received 9 May 2023
    Decided 7 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023118
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any memos created by Karen Egan in outlining how the climate action plan is going from January to present. Any correspondence sent and received by Ms Egan between the following people -Brian Carroll, the Secretary General and the Minister on the implementation of the climate action plan, from January to present.

  • Received 31 May 2023
    Decided 6 June 2023
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference FOI2023151
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Please provide all correspondence received by Minister Chambers and the Department of Communications from the public, businesses, and elected representatives on GAAGO between 1.4.23 and 31.5.23. In cases where the Minister/Department provided a response, please provide the reply.

  • Received 9 May 2023
    Decided 2 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023116
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Records of all communications from TikTok and/or its representatives. I wish to submit the request to the Communications and Digital division. In terms of specific topics, I would be interest in any communications from TikTok regarding the use of its app on official devices.

  • Received 9 May 2023
    Decided 2 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023115
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Electric Ireland on October 6, 2022 held at Principal Officer level and above

  • Received 9 May 2023
    Decided 2 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023114
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and ESB CEO on October 6, 2022 held at Principal Officer level and above

  • Received 9 May 2023
    Decided 2 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023113
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and SSE Airtricity on October 6, 2022 held at Principal Officer level and above

  • Received 28 April 2023
    Decided 1 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023101
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Minutes of meeting between Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on March 2. Any briefing notes, correspondence, or documents relating to the meetings. The period of the request is from Jan 1, 2023 to April 28, 2023.

  • Received 17 May 2023
    Decided 31 May 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023129
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Environment/the National Cyber Security Centre, dated between October 1, 2022 and the date of this request: • A record of all briefing documents, advisory notes and similar documents prepared for Ministers regarding the use of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and similar technology. • A record of all briefing documents, advisory notes and similar documents prepared for Department staff regarding the use of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and similar technology.

  • Received 9 May 2023
    Decided 31 May 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023117
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    All correspondence/briefing materials/notes/minutes relating to a meeting between Pinergy and officials from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, per the lobbying register.

  • Received 25 April 2023
    Decided 31 May 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI202399
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    FOI below, please include a description of the items and their estimated value. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following information: • A list of gifts/high value items kept by the Department. This should include a list of items handed over to the Department by Ministers, Oireachtas office holders, TDs and Senators - by name. The FOI is to cover the period February 2020- present.

  • Received 31 March 2023
    Decided 30 May 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI202366
    Requester Type Member of the Public
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    All records with the office of the Minister dated between 1/1/2023 and 30/3/2023, including but not limited to Ministerial briefings and correspondence, relating to overseas trips.

  • Received 24 May 2023
    Decided 29 May 2023
    Transferred
    Request Reference FOI2023140
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any records, communications or file notes relating to the e-mails exchanged between Minister Eamon Ryan, TD 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

  • Received 2 May 2023
    Decided 29 May 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023106
    Requester Type Member of the Public
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Seo iad na taifid atá iarraidh agam ná: Táim ag iarriadh gach leagan den Phlean Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide, atá de dhualgas ag gach eagraíocht a bheith acu de réir an Acht Aeráide, le 1. Sonraí iomlán de gach Phleann a bhí agat ó dul-i-bhfeidhm an Achta 2. Dáta ar a foilsíodh gach Plean 3. Dáta ar a chuaigh gach Plean i bhfeidhm 4. An méid airgead, miondhealaithe de réir cúiseanna na gcoastas, a caitheadh ar chruthú agus ar chur i bhfeidhm gach Plean

  • Received 28 April 2023
    Decided 29 May 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI202389
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Supernode on December 9, 2022.

  • Received 28 April 2023
    Decided 26 May 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI2023100
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Minutes of meetings of the inter departmental working group working on Ireland’s ‘emergency alert’ system. Any briefing notes, correspondence, or documents relating to these meetings. Correspondence between the interdepartmental working group and the Minister. The period of the request is from Jan 1, 2022 to April 20, 2023.

  • Received 2 May 2023
    Decided 26 May 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI202380
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails exchanged at Principal Officer level, notes, memos, and briefings in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Community Power on October 21, 2022.

  • Received 14 March 2023
    Decided 26 May 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI202355
    Requester Type Member of the Public
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Details of any external consultancies and advisors who contributed to the Accelerating to Irelands Offshore Energy Programme (Phase 1 & 2) Correspondence, meeting minutes throughout 2022 and 2023 between Dept and Eirgrid re the identification of grid capacity for the south coast of Ireland Correspondence, meeting minutes throughout 2022 and 2023 between Dept and Eirgrid re ORESS 2 Details and correspondence regarding consultation between the Dept and: Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and Eirgrid as offshore Transmission System Operator (TSO) and asset owners for Phase Two. Clarification Received (Point Four) 20/03/2023 Details and correspondence regarding consultation between the Dept and: Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and Eirgrid as offshore Transmission System Operator (TSO) and asset owners for Phase Two. (specifically relates to correspondence and communication during the period from start 2022 to 13 March 2023 between the Department of the Environment and EirGrid regarding ORESS 2.)

  • Received 23 May 2023
    Decided 25 May 2023
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference FOI2023139
    Requester Type Member of the Public
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Can you give me the 9 geographic locations listed below where Pyrrhotite is present

  • Received 24 April 2023
    Decided 24 May 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI202396
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Simply Blue/Irving Oil on November 22, 2022

  • Received 6 April 2023
    Decided 24 May 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI202371
    Requester Type Member of the Public
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    A copy of letter dated 17 February 2014 and associated documents from An Post seeking Ministerial approval for amendments to its superannuation scheme, and copies of other records associated with this request

  • Received 22 May 2023
    Decided 23 May 2023
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference FOI2023136
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Ryanair on July 13, 2022.

  • Received 22 May 2023
    Decided 23 May 2023
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference FOI2023135
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Aer Lingus on July 14, 2022

  • Received 22 May 2023
    Decided 23 May 2023
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference FOI2023133
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Airlines for America on July 8, 2022

  • Received 10 May 2023
    Decided 23 May 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI2023119
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    All correspondence between the Minister for the Environment and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities regarding energy prices between the period 01 February 2022 and the present day.

  • Received 24 April 2023
    Decided 23 May 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI202395
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and Kilshane Energy on November 1, 2022

  • Received 24 April 2023
    Decided 22 May 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI202393
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting held between Eamon Ryan and EDF Renewables on November 21, 2022