Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

• The number of people who did not pay their Television License in 2022. • The number of people who were arrested for not paying their television license in 2022 • The number of people fined for not paying their television license in 2022. • The number of people who were sentenced for not paying their television license in 2022.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Request correspondence with the CRU in relation to PQ 9296 (Order no. 165) due for answer 23 February 2023.

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 General Electric offshore wind on April 11, 2022

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

1. The legal, economic and/or policy rationale for compensating generators for curtailment (“Curtailment Compensation”) as part of the design of the Third Onshore Competition under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (“RESS 3”) and/or the first Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (“ORESS 1”), whether in the form of Unrealised Available Energy Compensation (“UAEC”) or otherwise. 2. The consideration of the Department of the necessity to include Curtailment Compensation in RESS 3 and/or ORESS 1. 3. The consideration of the Department of the economic benefits intended to result from the Curtailment Compensation to include the envisaged effect on auction strike prices and the ultimate reduction in costs to consumers and/or required infrastructure investments. 4. All communications and/or records shared between the Department and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in relation to Curtailment Compensation.

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 EcoPower on October 21, 2022, held at Principal Officer level or above

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

A list/record of all submissions made to the Minister or Ministers of State at your Department (if applicable) using the e-submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 Jan 2023 to the date of receipt of this request.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

A list of e-submissions submitted to the Minister through the e-submissions channel from January to present.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All submissions received from offshore renewable energy developers and industry representatives by the Department in response to the second offshore renewable energy development plan public consultation which closed on April 20, 2023.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records in relation to a meeting between Eamon Ryan and the CRU on March 2, 2022

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

All correspondence, reports and briefing documents between RTE and the Department regarding payments to staff at RTE or any agents acting on behalf persons contractually engaged in employment at RTE between January 1 2020 and July 2023. Any briefing documents provided to the Minister and General Secretary of the Department regarding the existence of so-called "barter accounts" and payments in general to persons associated with RTE between January 2020 and July 2023.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Any correspondence between The Department and The OPW relating to the future use of the General Post Office in Dublin, and An Post’s relocation from the site, between 01/01/23 and 05/06/23.

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 Energia on October 6, 2022 held at Principal Officer level or above

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 Flogas on October 21 held at Principal Officer level or above

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

• The number of people prosecuted for non payment of a television license in County Westmeath in 2022. • The number of people imprisoned for non payment of a television license in County Westmeath in 2022.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

A copy of all Statement of Interests forms submitted by Department staff of PO grade and above to the Department Secretary General, for the year 2022.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

• A copy of Minister Eamon Ryan's Ministerial diary for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022. • A copy of Minister Eamon Ryan's mileage expense claims (showing actual kilometres claimed) for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022.

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 Aircraft Leasing Ireland

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Records of any correspondence between the then Minister Eamon Ryan (and/or the Department for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) and the ESB Board between July and November 2009.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.