Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
FOI Requests — 1,583 records (page 23 of 32)
- Received 9 November 2021Decided 18 November 2021TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
To what extent and under which conditions/permits can private owners own a big cat (Panthera genus: lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar and snow leopard) in your country, • Does your country have one or several electronic or non-electronic register(s) for big cats (Panthera genus) in place,
- Received 20 October 2021Decided 18 November 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Advertising spend of the Department and its agencies from March 2020 to October 20th 2021. Can you also outline what proportion of this spend comprised of advertising related to Covid-19.
- Received 16 November 2021Decided 16 November 2021WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• How many employees does the Department have as of Monday, November 15th, 2021? • How often does the Department issue payslips to its employees? • In what format is this payslip issued. e.g. electronically or a hard copy?
- Received 8 November 2021Decided 15 November 2021WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
1. All records of communications, whether written, recorded, digital or memorialised in any other format of communications between and among (A) the officers, employees and agents of the KN GROUP, (B) the officers, employees and agents of Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) acting in its role to implement the National Broadband Plan (NBP), and (C) the officers, employees and agents of the Donegal County Council National Broadband PIan Development Officer(s). The specific communications requested as defined above relate to the decision to bypass connecting fibre-optic broadband to an approximately ………, thereby depriving … otherwise NBl- qualified residences of broadband service……………… 2. All Surveying Maps, records, other maps, drawings, plans, images or non-visual images and other documents related to the area as mentioned above. 3. Final approved designs and design schemes and all other records related to the non-installation of fibre to the bypassed residences referred to above.
- Received 18 October 2021Decided 15 November 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All forest-based climate mitigation targets included in Ireland's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC's) submitted, at any time since 4 November 2016, to the UNFCCC Secretariat in relation to the Paris COP 21 climate agreement.
- Received 24 September 2021Decided 11 November 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
The following information in relation to lobbying relating to peat harvesting: Please provide all records in relation to the following lobbying to include original lobbying material received from the lobbying entity; letters and other correspondence with the lobbying entity; internal correspondence in relation to the issues raised in the lobbying activity; presentations used; reports used; minutes of meetings held with the lobbying entity and/or internally in relation to the issues raised in the lobbying activity; notes from phone conversations with lobbying entity, follow-up investigations, etc. IPCC • https://www.lobbying.ie/return/50434/irish-peatland-conservation-council • https://www.lobbying.ie/return/32072/bord-na-mona-plc • Bord na Móna • https://www.lobbying.ie/return/67145/bord-na-mona-plc In all the above, please exclude all correspondence in relation to the setting up or organising of physical or virtual meetings.
- Received 6 October 2021Decided 4 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All briefing notes relating to the National Broadband Plan prepared for Minister Eamon Ryan – either internally by Department officials/ advisors or externally – during the period of June 1, 2021 - October 6, 2021 All briefing notes relating to the National Broadband Plan prepared for Minister Ossian Smyth – either internally by Department officials/ advisors or externally – during the period of June 1, 2021 - October 6, 2021
- Received 29 September 2021Decided 4 November 2021GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A list of e-submissions submitted to the Minister through the e-submissions system. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/8/2021 – 29/9/2021.
- Received 6 October 2021Decided 4 November 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any correspondence sent to the Minister by Eirgrid or the CRU in the last 6 months in relation to potential energy blackouts, the use of energy by data centres and other high energy usage companies in the last 9 months.
- Received 4 October 2021Decided 4 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Correspondence and any attachments between IPOA and Minister Eamon Ryan T.D. about rental properties and energy efficiency as mentioned in this return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/64449/property-owners-association-of-ireland-limited-ipoa
- Received 5 October 2021Decided 3 November 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
On September 30th, DECC published online the minutes of a meeting held remotely on August 24th last by the Angling Consultative Council of Ireland (ACCI). Within the minutes, it is stated clearly that DECC were advised that Article 7 contained within the now withdrawn Draft Designated Salmonid Waters Bye-Law 2021 was “legally required”. Article 7 of the bye-law stated the following; “The Minister may, before approval, amend stock management plans as he sees fit and such plans, as approved by the Minister, shall be published and implemented by IFI”. Therefore, I request all records that clearly show the legislative context and/or requirement on DECC, which required the insertion of Article 7 in the draft bye-law.
- Received 27 October 2021Decided 1 November 2021TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I wish to request copies of all documents whether paper, electronic or otherwise generated in the period 1st January 2020 to 26th October 2021 relating to the following: 1. An Daingean Electoral Area Local Area Plan 2020-2026. 2. Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area Local Area Plan 2021-2027 8. Details of any subsequent corrections or amendment to the documents listed at 1. And 2. above.
- Received 28 October 2021Decided 29 October 2021WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am requesting all the data on record of the names of who the Government appointed to that Technical committee and what those members of that committee received in remuneration for their time and services they gave while on that technical committee. 3 of the committee members were Dr James Lombard of NSAI (deceased), Chartered engineers Mr Damien McKay and Mr Aidan O'Connell who were assisted by others in coming up with the IS465.
- Received 29 September 2021Decided 28 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any briefing notes provided to the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, in relation to the potential for power cuts or energy shortages. Minutes of meetings attended by either the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications and/or Secretary General at the Department in relation to energy shortages or energy blackouts. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/5/2021 – 29/9/2021.
- Received 6 October 2021Decided 27 October 2021WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Information relating to the HR & Payroll systems used by each organisation or Department within the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Details requested: • The name, address, telephone number and employee count for each organisation and Department. • The HR and Payroll system. • The contact person with their telephone number and email address. The person responsible for that system, the HR Director, or Finance Director or equivalent. • The expiry date. When that system’s contract term expires. • The Framework. If a particular purchase Framework is used.
- Received 27 September 2021Decided 26 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
a. Copies of all submissions to the public consultation at end of 2019/beginning of 2020 on removing barriers to energy efficiency in the rental sector by addressing the split incentive problem. (I note that the public consultation guidance paper says that submissions will be released under FOI). b. Copies of any final report produced following the consultation.
- Received 24 September 2021Decided 26 October 2021GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
The following information in relation to lobbying on horticultural peat: Please provide all records in relation to the following lobbying to include original lobbying material received from the lobbying entity; letters and other correspondence with the lobbying entity; internal correspondence in relation to the issues raised in the lobbying activity; minutes of meetings held with the lobbying entity and/or internally in relation to the issues raised in the lobbying activity; notes from phone conversations with lobbying entity, etc. IFA • One: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/75025/the-irish-farmers-association---ifa • Two: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/71017/the-irish-farmers-association---ifa Growing Media Ireland: • One: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/64552/growing-media-ireland-company-limited-by- guarantee • Two: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/63345/growing-media-ireland-company-limited-by- guarantee In all the above, please exclude all correspondence in relation to the setting up or organising of physical or virtual meetings.
- Received 23 September 2021Decided 20 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• A copy of all complaints made to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications /Minister, in relation to An Post’s prolonged delays and/or non-delivery of parcels, to cover the period June 1st 2021 to present. • A copy of all briefing notes, memos, or advisory documents prepared by the Department (or received by the Minister from an external source) in relation to delivery delays and/or non- delivery of parcels brought into Ireland from outside the EU • A copy of all correspondence between the Department/Minister and An Post, in relation to the prolonged delays and/or non-delivery of parcels, to cover the period June 1st 2021 to present, to cover the period June 1st 2021 to present. • A copy of all correspondence between the Department/Minister and public representatives in relation to delivery delays and/or non-delivery of parcels brought into Ireland from outside the EU, to cover the period June 1st, 2021 to present. • A copy of all correspondence between the Department/Minister and Revenue, in relation to the VAT rule changes for goods bought from non-EU countries and the delivery delays and/or non- delivery of parcels, to cover the period June 1st, 2021 to present. When conducting your search and retrieval please consider official information held on non- official systems, emails accounts and devices. For example, WhatsApp groups etc.
- Received 22 September 2021Decided 20 October 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Access to a copy of all correspondence in relation to the National Cyber Security Centre between Cisco International or its agents and Joseph Ó hÓbáin.
- Received 8 October 2021Decided 19 October 2021WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• The number of investigations initiated by your HR Department under the CS Code of Discipline and the nature of the allegations that gave rise to these investigations; • The number of cases in which the Personnel Officer of your Department has taken on the role of Relevant Manager under the CS Code of Discipline and the nature of the allegations in each case; • Details of any policy you might have in place that determines which cases will result in the Personnel Officer taking on the role of Relevant Manager under the CS Code of Discipline.
- Received 7 October 2021Decided 19 October 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Records relating to spending by the Department on public relations training/consultancy for staff and the Minister between April 28, 2021, and to date.
- Received 16 August 2021Decided 12 October 2021WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Records of the costs associated to include flights, hotel, transport, entertainment, gifts, dining, subsistence, and all other related expenditure for the following trips made by Minister Eamon Ryan T.D. and members of his staff and other people accompanying him: 1.Dublin to Slovenia and back, July 19/July 21, 2021. 2.Dublin to Luxembourg, June 9/June 11, 2021. 3.Dublin to Brussels, December 17, 2020. I am also seeking records of the costs associated to include flights, hotel, transport, entertainment, gifts, dining, subsistence, and all other related expenditure for each of the other return flights made by Minister Eamon Ryan T.D. and members of staff and other people accompanying him since he entered into office, until August 16, 2021.
- Received 14 September 2021Decided 11 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Copies of all briefings, correspondence and notes prepared for, or submitted to, the Minister — or Ministers’ of State — in relation to the National Broadband Plan. This is for the time period of June 1st to August 31st, 2021. To clarify that individual correspondence with private households or business is not required.
- Received 16 September 2021Decided 8 October 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A copy of all documents, submissions, memos, minutes, briefing documents, and any subsequent correspondence and/or internal Departmental communications, related to the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/75736/cisco-international-limited I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- Received 10 September 2021Decided 8 October 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A letter sent to the Department by the Three Ireland, relating to cybersecurity, the HSE ransomware attack and 5G rollout, as shown here on the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/75195/three-ireland-hutchison-limited
- Received 20 September 2021Decided 7 October 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
The annual usage of products (in kilograms or unit used by Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, containing the active ingredient Glyphosate used in the Republic in Ireland for the most recent 2 years for which figures are available. The size of the areas of land (in acreages or unit used by Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications), over which products containing the active ingredient glyphosate was used in the Republic of Ireland for the most recent 2 years for which figures are available. Minutes or records of any meetings held in the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, on the topic of the use of products containing glyphosate in the Republic of Ireland within the last year.
- Received 6 September 2021Decided 5 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence between and inclusive of the dates of 1st May – 31st August 2018, between Matheson Law Firm and former Minister Denis Naughten T.D., and/or Assistant Secretary, Brian Carroll, in relation to regulations under SI no 326 of 2012, on the burning of specified fuels on a nationwide basis.
- Received 6 September 2021Decided 4 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A list of guest speakers/motivational speakers hired during each of the years, 2019, 2020, and the first six months of 2021. Please include, the fee paid; where the event took place or if it was a virtual meeting; how long the event lasted; a copy of any presentation material received for the event - IE; slide presentations, handouts, copy of speeches. A list of appearance fees paid for PR/promotional events guest appearances for each of the years, 2019, 2020, and the first six months 2021. Please include where the event took place or if it was a virtual meeting; how long the event lasted; a copy of any presentation material received for the event - IE; slide presentations, handouts, copy of speeches.
- Received 3 September 2021Decided 1 October 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence (incl written and electronic), meeting minutes, voice recordings, notes, reports or other means or communication between Comreg, and the NBP Project Team which includes the following individuals working on behalf of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (formerly DCCAE) • Ciarán Ó hÓbáin – Assistant Secretary • Barbara Leeson - Principal Officer • Fergal Mulligan - Programme Director • Patrick Neary - Chief Technology Officer- Communications • Tom McCormack – Commercial Team Lead • Other members of the NBP Core team • Michael Doran • Ruth Gibney • Derek Hickey • Jeff Maguire • Dara McGowan • John McLaughlin • Roger O'Connor • Timothy Ollry • Andrew Sullivan • Brefne Sweeney related to DCCAE NBP Mapping Consultation carried out in late 2019, that specifically references Wireless Connect Ltd. and / or a group Report for Fixed Wireless ISPs (compiled by Wireless Coverage Ltd. (as submitted by ….) on behalf of the group) in the period 26th July 2019 – December 15, 2019.
- Received 29 September 2021Decided 30 September 2021TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Access to all correspondence between Reid Moody of Aer Lingus and Minister Ryan T.D. during 2021.
- Received 2 September 2021Decided 30 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence (incl. written and electronic), meeting minutes, voice recordings, notes, reports or other means or communication between Analysys Mason (and any subcontractors), and the NBP Project Team which includes the following individuals working on behalf of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications at the time (formerly DCCAE); • Ciarán Ó hÓbáin – Assistant Secretary • Barbara Leeson - Principal Officer • Fergal Mulligan - Programme Director • Patrick Neary - Chief Technology Officer- Communications • Tom McCormack – Commercial Team Lead • Other members of the NBP Core team • Michael Doran • Ruth Gibney • Derek Hickey • Jeff Maguire • Dara McGowan • John McLaughlin • Roger O'Connor • Timothy Ollry • Andrew Sullivan • Brefne Sweeney related to DCCAE NBP Mapping Consultation carried out in late 2019, that specifically references Wireless Connect Ltd. and / or a group Report for Fixed Wireless ISP (compiled by Wireless Coverage Ltd. (as submitted by …) on behalf of the group), in the period 26th July 2019 – December 15 2019.
- Received 1 September 2021Decided 29 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All records relating to the choice of 2018, as the base year in subsection 6A(5) of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015, as inserted by section 9 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021.
- Received 13 August 2021Decided 29 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All information including correspondence (including text and WhatsApp messages) and documentation, memos held by the Department regarding an event hosted by former Minister Katherine Zappone, held in the Merrion Hotel on July 21st 2021. Clarification received 01/09/2021 - … limiting the scope to the Minister, Ministers’ of State and Secretary General.
- Received 23 September 2021Decided 24 September 2021TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Access to a copy of all correspondence between Minister Ryan T.D. and Airlines for America or its agent, Hume Brophy, during 2021. Some of this correspondence is referred to in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/75474/hume-brophy
- Received 25 August 2021Decided 22 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All records relating to payments made to Hotel Merrion Ltd (t/a The Merrion Hotel) for the period 1 January 2020 - 24 August 2021. In order to assist your search of these records please note the CRO number for this company is 171972 and the registered address is Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2.
- Received 23 August 2021Decided 20 September 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
1. Records of the meeting between the Department and Eirgrid plc. on 19 October 2010 (see attached letter) including minutes of the meeting and any records exchanged at the meeting. 2. Records of correspondence between the Department and Eirgrid plc. in relation to Eirgrid’s letter dated 16 November 2010, both before and after the Eirgrid letter. 3. Records of correspondence between the Department and the Electricity Supply Board/ESB Networks and/or Eirgrid, in relation to the transfer of S.53 of the 1927 Electricity Act to Eirgrid plc. 4. Records on the decision of the Department to transfer/not to transfer the powers of S.53 of the 1927 Electricity Act to Eirgrid plc. (referred to in the last paragraph of the letter) and correspondence to the ESB and/or Eirgrid plc. in relation to same.
- Received 16 August 2021Decided 17 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A copy of the official diaries of the following Minister Eamon Ryan T.D., Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton T.D. and Minister of State Ossian Smyth T.D. from the dates of their appointments up to close of business August 16, 2021.
- Received 16 August 2021Decided 17 September 2021GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Records of booking requests made by or on Eamon Ryan's behalf for air travel by helicopter, government jet and commercial flight. I am also looking for records of the cost of each flight the Minister went on and both the destination and purpose of each flight since his appointment to the Department and up to August 16, 2021. Lastly, I am also seeking records of booking requests made by or on Minister of State Ossian Smyth's behalf for air travel by helicopter, government jet and commercial flight. I am also looking for records of the cost of each flight the Minister of State went on and both the destination and purpose of each flight since his appointment to the Department and up to August 16, 2021.
- Received 19 August 2021Decided 16 September 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Please provide all documents, including any letters, emails, telephone attendance notes, minutes of meetings, memoranda and reports, regarding (correspondence attached) (including the decision to collapse the competition) and Request for Consent which are in the Department's possession, including, but not limited to: (i) the report prepared by EirGrid entitled “Security of Supply Winter 2021/22” which was enclosed in the letter from CRU to the Minister dated 16 June 2021 as Appendix 1 and any update to that report. (ii) any supporting analysis received by the Minister regarding the application of the State aid rules to the delivery of emergency additional generation for the purposes of the provision of system services. The suggested period to which this request relates is from 1 January 2020 to the date of this request for information.
- Received 10 August 2021Decided 6 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I would be obliged if you could provide me with all the evidence in your possession that proves CO2 is the mechanism that controls rising temperatures on the earth. Please note: I am not asking for estimates, models or scenarios. I require real and observed data. To be clear, I am looking for the evidence you have regarding the part CO2 plays in 'global warming' and in which you have relied upon to inform you in the drafting of climate legislation in this country.
- Received 9 August 2021Decided 6 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Records held on file within Inland Fisheries Division, regarding the tendering process/request for quotation (RFQ) for professional services, which enabled INVAS Biosecurity Ltd [private sector] to produce two Appropriate Assessment Screenings for the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2020, in November 2020, and for the Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout (Draft Nets and Snap Nets) Bye-law 2021 in February 2021.
- Received 6 August 2021Decided 2 September 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence, if any, received by the Department from members of the public with Kerry addresses over concerns about a proposed liquefied national gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary, including concerns over the project being included in the EU’s Projects of Common Interest list during period July 7th, 2020 to present.
- Received 9 August 2021Decided 1 September 2021WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
……….. any and all records you have for the 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, • Monitoring or production wells, • Last date of inspection and any violations noted, • Is groundwater used for any purpose? • Known approximate depth to groundwater?
- Received 3 August 2021Decided 31 August 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Information on how much the Department spends on cyber crime each year. Information on how much of this funding is used to target the sale of narcotics on the dark net.
- Received 3 August 2021Decided 31 August 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I would like to request an explanation of what the National Cyber Security Centre's involvement is in targeting dark net drug dealers. I would also like to know how many staff members within the Centre are tasked with dealing with cybercriminals selling drugs on the dark net. The timeframe for this request is the years 2020 and 2021.
- Received 29 June 2021Decided 27 August 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Copies of all correspondence, emails, texts, Microsoft Teams messages, etc, sent between the National Cyber Security Centre and HSE Chief Operations Officer, Anne O’Connor, between May 10 and June 6, in relation to the ransomware attack on HSE systems.
- Received 29 June 2021Decided 27 August 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Copies of all correspondence, emails, texts, Microsoft Teams messages, etc, sent between the National Cyber Security Centre and HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid between May 10 and June 6 in relation to the ransomware attack on HSE systems.
- Received 26 July 2021Decided 23 August 2021RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Correspondence to and from the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to/from the Just Transition Commissioner, in relation to Just Transition and/or Bord na Móna in 2021. Correspondence to and from the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, to/from ESB and/or Bord na Móna in relation to Just Transition in 2021.
- Received 13 July 2021Decided 19 August 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence between the Minister and any representative of new fortress energy since January 1 2021. Any memos prepared for and received by the Minister on foot of such correspondence.
- Received 29 June 2021Decided 18 August 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A record of all communications, if any, with Providence Resources, in relation to offshore drilling during the period July 1st, 2020 to present.