Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
FOI Requests — 1,579 records (page 2 of 32)
- Received 19 January 2026Decided 3 February 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I request the following records from the period 1 Sept 2025-present concerning the following lobbying returns: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/133776/red-flag-consulting- limited
- Received 9 January 2026Decided 30 January 2026RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• Records, including memos, briefing documents, correspondence etc, that reference the number of housing units for which connection application forms have been submitted and which are awaiting connections to utility – either electricity or water or both. The timeline of my request is May 1 2025 to date. • Records, including memos briefing documents, correspondence etc, that reference the waiting times for housing unit connections to utility – either electricity or water or both. The timeline of my request is May 1, 2025 to date.
- Received 20 January 2026Decided 27 January 2026GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All documentation, including minutes, emails, text messages, and any other communications, regarding the two in-person meetings held between representatives of Glenveagh Properties and Darragh O'Brien, the Minister Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, and Aine Doyle, Special Adviser, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment. Lobbying returns published in September 2025 indicate the meetings took place between 1 May, 2025 and 31 Aug, 2025 (see here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/130931/glenveagh-properties-plc)
- Received 29 December 2025Decided 26 January 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Scope of Records dated from January 1, 2022, to May 1st 2025: All correspondence, minutes of meetings, briefing notes, internal memoranda, and communication records (including emails, WhatsApp messages, and text messages) exchanged between the Department (including the Minister, the Minister of State with responsibility for planning, Dept, special advisers, and officials at Principal Officer grade or above) and the following external entities: • Bord na Móna (including Bord na Móna Powergen Ltd) • Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) This request is specifically limited to records relating to: • The drafting, amendment, or discussion of the Planning and Development Bill 2023/2024. • Proposals regarding Judicial Review procedures, specifically: o Restrictions on "Locus Standi" or standing for Residents' Associations. o Requirements for unincorporated bodies (Section 286 of the Act). o Timelines for seeking leave for Judicial Review. o Legal costs protections or the Aarhus Convention. • Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) designation criteria.
- Received 20 January 2026Decided 26 January 2026WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence including, emails, text messages, briefing notes and minutes of meetings between the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment with all representatives of the gas sector relating to the renewable heat obligation scheme.
- Received 22 December 2025Decided 22 January 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Copies of any anonymous letters received concerning the conduct of any workers/employees of Inland Fisheries Ireland sent to departmental officials and/or to Denis Maher and/or Philip Nugent. Time period: 1 January 2022-30 June 2022; Any correspondence [including attachments] between departmental officials [including but not limited to Denis Maher or Philip Nugent] and IFI senior management or IFI board members concerning the anonymous letters and/or any [proposed] follow-up action concerning the details in the letters. Time period: 1 January 2022-30 July 2022; Any briefings or correspondence [including attachments] between departmental officials [including but not limited to Denis Maher or Philip Nugent] and either the Secretary General or Minister of State or Minister concerning the anonymous letters and/or any [proposed] follow- up action concerning the details in the letters. Time period: 1 January 2022-30 July 2022;
- Received 9 January 2026Decided 21 January 2026WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
What was the total cost of filming and producing the advert entitled "New Year's Resolution", used to promote the 2 Minute Beach Clean initiative. The ad was originally released in 2022
- Received 5 January 2025Decided 21 January 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All documents, correspondence and related material, including emails carried out by and for the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment to examine the potential increase in the RHO Obligation Rates in Years 1 and 2 for liquid fuel types beyond the respective rates of 1.5% and 3% as approved by Government Decision on 15th July 2026
- Received 15 December 2025Decided 20 January 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I request the following records from the period 1 Sept 2025-present concerning the following lobbying returns: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/132399/south-dublin-routing-4-no-2-limited
- Received 19 January 2026Decided 20 January 2026TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• Copies of all correspondence between Minister Darragh O'Brien and Port of Cork Company; • Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr O'Brien and Port of Cork Company; The time period can be limited to 1/9/2025 to 19/1/2026. Some of the records may relate to this entry in the Register of Lobbying: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/134704/port-of-cork-company
- Received 13 January 2026Decided 16 January 2026WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Tobin Consulting Engineers, are in the process of resubmitting an application to develop Lissinagroagh Wind Farm on behalf of FuturEnergy. The company stated that, following the preliminary design of the Lissinagroagh Wind Farm Project, layout and turbine locations, it is proposed that the project team will commence consultation initially with a list of bodies, in order to allow sufficient time for receipt of meaningful feedback. The Geological Survey of Ireland is listed as one of these bodies. Under the Freedom of Information Acts, I request; A copy of this request,
- Received 13 January 2026Decided 16 January 2026WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Tobin Consulting Engineers, on behalf of FuturEnergy, stated that, following the preliminary design of the Lissinagroagh Wind Farm Project, layout and turbine locations, it is proposed that the project team will commence consultation initially with a list of bodies, in order to allow sufficient time for receipt of meaningful feedback. Department of Environment, Climate and Communications is listed as one of these bodies. Under the Freedom of Information Acts, I request; A copy of this request, A copy of the submission Department of Environment, Climate and Communications submitted for inclusion in this Environmental Impact Assessment Report,
- Received 12 January 2026Decided 15 January 2026TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any and all documents, records, or spreadsheets between August 2025 and December 2025 detailing the total amount of money in € spent on the investigation into the pollution incident which was conducted by the DCCE, inclusive of a breakdown of how much in € was spent on each individual or external company that was contracted to
- Received 19 December 2025Decided 13 January 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
1. Copy of correspondence between the Minister for the Environment and the chairman of Inland Fisheries Ireland since 01 June 2025 in relation to governance issues at the agency, protected disclosures and the proposal for an external review of the organisation as set out in the Programme for Government
- Received 7 January 2026Decided 13 January 2026TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- Received 5 January 2025Decided 13 January 2026WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I wish to request access to any analysis of / report on FOI activity in 2025 in your FOI body.
- Received 15 December 2025Decided 8 January 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
With regard to the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme RESS 1: 2020 and the associated Terms and Conditions Appendix 2 Milestones (attached for your reference) Can you please provide an update on the status of each milestone for each successful applicant.
- Received 1 December 2025Decided 28 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-11-2025 - 30-11-2025.
- Received 25 November 2025Decided 24 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking the release of records relating to the Landfill Remediation Joint Steering Group from 2023 to date. Please provide quarterly agendas, minutes and copies of any reports mentioned in such meetings or presented at the meetings.
- Received 15 December 2025Decided 23 December 2025TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A copy of any records held referring or relating to the lobbying activity described in the following entry on the Lobbying Register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/125324/sslf- progress-ireland
- Received 3 December 2025Decided 23 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
1. Any correspondence since January 1st 2025 between the Minister or Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (at PO level or above) and the Taoiseach or his Department (at PO level or above) on proposals to curtail Judicial Review actions against housing and infrastructure projects and proposals to cap High Court legal fees in Aarhus Convention cases; and any associated reports. 2. Any correspondence since January 1st 2025 between the Minister or Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (at PO level or above) and the Minister or Department of Public Expenditure (at PO level or above) on proposals to curtail Judicial Review actions against housing and infrastructure projects and proposals to cap High Court legal fees in Aarhus Convention cases; and any associated reports.
- Received 24 November 2025Decided 22 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
1. Any reports or notes to the Minister from the Department (at PO level or above) on electricity security of supply issues and any associated risks to the completion or housing, foreign direct investment or data-centre projects. 2. Any correspondence since January 1st, 2025, between the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) and the chairman, board or chief executive of ESB on: electricity security of supply issues; electricity connections for new housing, foreign direct investment or data-centre projects; and the provision of Government funding for investment in ESB Networks infrastructure. Minutes of any meetings between them on the same topics, and any associated reports or notes.
- Received 21 November 2025Decided 18 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Will the department release to me the completed report of Phase 2 of the Land Use Review.
- Received 20 November 2025Decided 18 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Minutes of meetings of the management board of the Department, during 2025, to date
- Received 20 November 2025Decided 16 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any briefing notes or reports concerning energy/electricity/utility costs received by minister Darragh O’Brien from 01/05/2025 to date.
- Received 7 November 2025Decided 16 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
1. any documentation regarding the disposal of material to the Murphy’s Rock site including the source, potential materials, toxins and volume dumped 2. any documentation concerning the treatment of this material during removal and disposal, for example grinding or sorting but not limited to this 3. Any documentation concerning testing or inspections carried out on this dump site - including bore testing, water table testing, river water testing, ecological testing but not limited to this Include ANY testing before dumping, after reporting and after mitigation steps 4. Any documentation concerning mitigation activities carried out 5. Any documentation concerning risk assessments carried out 5. Any documentation with the responsible parties concerning this dumping and subsequent corrective actions 6. Any documentation/ communication with government departments or EU concerning this illegal dumping and dump site 7. Any documentation regarding clean-up activities and decisions on same 8. Any documentation concerning monitoring of the illegal dumping site 9. On Wednesday 17th Dec 2025 Ken O'Flynn TD raised a question (158-160) asking the Minister for Climate Energy and the Environment for further information regarding dumping on this site.
- Received 26 November 2025Decided 12 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All information and correspondence relating to the November 2023 request to increase EirGrid defined Benefit Pensions.
- Received 11 November 2025Decided 9 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All records held by the Department relating to gifts, hospitality, travel expenses, subsidised events, or externally-funded trips received by: -Ministers and Ministers of State assigned to this Department, -Members of the Minister’s private office, and -Senior civil servants (Principal Officer level and above), for the period from 1 January 2024 to Date. This request should include, but not be limited to: -Records or registers of gifts or hospitality offered or received, including invitations to events, receptions, entertainment, or meals; -Records relating to travel or trips (domestic or international) where costs were paid in full or in part by external organisations, including semi-state bodies, lobby groups, private sector entities, or foreign governments;
- Received 30 October 2025Decided 5 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- copies of DCEE’s internal adaptation plans or any working-documents that deal with or document challenges arising from climate change for coastal zones, flood risk areas, and heat stress or drought for the next ten years. Clarification received 05/11/2025 I'm only seeking such records where they were prepared by DCEE and are not already in the public domain. If that is plans for the department itself, sectoral adaptation plans or other working documents, I am only seeking those which are held by DCEE and are unpublished. You do not need to worry about what records other departments may hold.
- Received 10 November 2025Decided 3 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
1) Copies of minutes from Minister Darragh O'Brien's meeting with Re-turn CEO Ciaran Foley on May 23, 2025, as well as copies of briefing notes and memos provided to the minister in advance of the meeting 2) Copies of minutes from the meeting between Minister of State Alan Dillon and Re-turn executives in March 2025 3) Copies of complaints from the public received in relation to the Re-turn scheme between May 30, 3025 and the present date 4) Copies of briefing notes, memos, and other records for ministers in the department regarding the deposit return/Re-turn scheme, including all correspondence received from Re- Turn CEO Ciaran Foley
- Received 31 October 2025Decided 1 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking the release of records relating to meetings between Liquid Gas Ireland and officials at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment from May 1st to date. This should include, but is not limited to, records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes, a list of attendees, briefing material, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced at the meetings. Please also provide any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages etc) between Liquid Gas Ireland representatives and officials at the Department during the same period.
- Received 19 November 2025Decided 28 November 2025WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Copy of all ( ARCs ) Granted by the Minister or by his Department or any other relevant authority that can do so with the Minister's approval relating to the SPA 004087 on Lough Foyle since it was first Designated in 2011 to the present date . Also Copy of all Derogation Licences under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations granted by The Minister or his Department or any other relevant authority that can do so under the Minister approval from its first Designation till the present date.
- Received 3 November 2025Decided 28 November 2025GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications through the e-submissions channel.
- Received 13 November 2025Decided 27 November 2025TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Can you supply information on the Monitoring Reports, provided to the Minister under the above Lease. Section 15.1 (1) Seabed Foundation Level. Initial 6 monthly reports for first two years and annual reports thereafter, as required by the lease.
- Received 24 November 2025Decided 25 November 2025TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Regarding all types of Social Housing rents uncollected by all Local Authorities for years 2022, 2023 and 2024, Supply total amounts per each Local Authority.
- Received 24 October 2025Decided 24 November 2025RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I would like to request all documents and letters exchanged between the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment and the European Commission regarding the EU Emissions Trading System, where the Department have put forward their position regarding the cost of compliance. I would like this request to cover the period from June 30, 2024 to the present day. I would like the request to cover all the communication from the Department to the Commission and the from the Commission to the Department. I would like to ensure all letters to and from Minister Darragh O'Brien and the EU Commission regarding the EU Emissions Trading System and the cost of compliance are included in this request.
- Received 4 November 2025Decided 21 November 2025WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Details of all spending on external press and communications companies in each of the last five years by company and including the specific purpose/recipient of any training provided in tabular form or in such format as they exist.
- Received 23 October 2025Decided 21 November 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking access to any records relating to the preparation for Budget 2026 and the level of intervention for household energy supports. This may include internal analysis, briefing notes, correspondence within the department, with other departments, and outside stakeholders. If possible, I would appreciate if the records could cover the period from 1 January 2025 to the present. I am not seeking routine administrative correspondence such as arranging meetings and the like.
- Received 10 November 2025Decided 20 November 2025WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- Received 24 September 2025Decided 20 November 2025GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am looking for records related to the revision of the EU's urban waste water directive during the period January 2024 until the present. Specifically, I would like access to records related to contacts between the minister/department and Novartis, MSD, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Clonmel Healthcare, Abbvie, Roche, the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, the Alliance of Medicines for Ireland and Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland.
- Received 21 October 2025Decided 19 November 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A copy of any correspondence (including attachments) with the chair of the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland. Period: 1 January 2025-present.
- Received 20 October 2025Decided 18 November 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• A copy of the most up-to-date tracker for the implementation of recommendations from audits; • A list of all audits carried out in the last two years to include the month and year of the audit and the overall assurance rating;
- Received 20 October 2025Decided 18 November 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Minutes of meeting(s) held between Minister O'Brien and Tom O'Brien + Bríd Horan of Nephin Energy, between the dates of 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025. Copy of any emails/letters sent from Nephin Energy to Minister O'Brien/Dept of Environment n the same timeframe.
- Received 17 October 2025Decided 17 November 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I request the following records concerning the following lobbying returns: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/129850/vermilion-exploration--production-ireland-ltd https://www.lobbying.ie/return/131965/shamrock-renewable-products-limited
- Received 22 October 2025Decided 14 November 2025GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any communications between the board/ceo of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) and Minister Darragh O'Brien between January 2025 and today.
- Received 14 October 2025Decided 13 November 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence between The Department (principal officer grade or higher) and the following in relation to increase energy prices, dated between 01/09/25 and 14/10/25- Energia. Bord Gáis. SSE Airtricity. All correspondence between Minister Darragh O'Brien and the following in relation to increase energy prices, dated between 01/09/25 and 14/10/25- Energia. Bord Gáis. SSE Airtricity.
- Received 23 September 2025Decided 12 November 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I request the following records within the period 1 January 2024-present: 1)A copy of the recent audit of the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) with an overall rating of “Unsatisfactory”; 2)A copy of the recent Travel and Subsistence Audit 3)A copy of the recent Celtic Interconnector audit; 4)A copy of the recent Climate Action Plan - Process for Tracking Delivery of DECC Actions audit 5)The audit committee meeting in April 2025 discussed a potential fraud incident with an agency with an update report and/or lessons learned report were discussed/provided. Please release a copy of any such records.
- Received 14 October 2025Decided 7 November 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence regarding Lithium ion batteries between Mr Philip Nugent and the Irish Waste Management Association, in the last year dating October 2024- October 2025.
- Received 8 October 2025Decided 7 November 2025RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
1. Copy of comprehensive report submitted by the chair of Bord na Mona to the Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment in 2025 in accordance with paragraph 2.6 of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies in conjunction with the annual reports of the company for 2024.
- Received 17 October 2025Decided 6 November 2025WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am requesting access to any records held by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications from US-based companies, industry associations, or lobby groups concerning Coimisiún na Meán’s role as Ireland’s Digital Services Coordinator under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The records sought should cover the period 20 January 2025 to 17 October 2025. To assist with the search, this request includes correspondence from or on behalf of the following organisations or their representatives: -Meta (Facebook / Instagram) -Google / YouTube (Alphabet Inc.) -X Corp (Twitter)