Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
FOI Requests — 1,579 records (page 30 of 32)
- Received 11 February 2020Decided 19 February 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Request records of all correspondence with Facebook and any documents shared, minutes or reports generated from the meeting referred to here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/55481/facebook-ireland-limited The records should include but not be limited to any e-mails, and any attachments therein, and mobile phone text messages including any messages via Whatsapp.
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 19 February 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Access to all correspondence / memos / minutes relating to the meeting between Facebook and Patricia Cronin during 2019.
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 19 February 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
According to the Lobbying Register, Facebook meeting with an Assistant Secretary to "better inform the meeting participants on Facebook's community standards and how it reviews content on its platform". Lobbying Link https://www.lobbying.ie/return/55481/facebook-ireland-limited
- Received 17 February 2020Decided 12 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All minutes of board meetings held during 2019 - If you do not have a board, the board-equivalent body will suffice, ie, governing authority, management committee, etc
- Received 16 January 2020Decided 11 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Requesting the release of details regarding expenses incurred by the Minister and Department's Junior Minister(s) during their visits abroad for St Patrick's Day last year, specifically • The cost of travel and accommodation for the Minister • The cost of travel and accommodation for any advisers or other staff for the Minister • The cost of any gifts (including shamrock) incurred by the Department for the trip • Any other costs associated for the trip.
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 7 February 2020RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any information on the Introduction to Virgin Media Ireland by Tony Hanway , CEO of Virgin Media Ireland, to Richard Bruton, the Minister for Communications, Climate and Environment. This was over the period between the 1st of September 2019 to the 31st of December 2019.
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 7 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
The forwarding letter dated 3 October 2019 - in relation to: update on Programming schedule change to VMTV - from Kate O Sullivan, VP Corporate Affairs , Virgin Media Ireland to Patrick Cluskey, Special Adviser (Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment).
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 7 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
The follow up letter to a meeting, dated 18th November 2019, from Tony Hanway, CEO Virgin Media Ireland to Minister for the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton.
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 7 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Forwarding letter dated 16 September 2019 by email from Kate O Sullivan, VP Corporate Affairs, Virgin Media Ireland to Patrick Cluskey Special Adviser (Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment).
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 7 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence between the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and Virgin Media Ireland from January 1 2019 to today. - In addition, I am requesting details and minutes of any meetings between the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and Virgin Media Ireland for from January 1 2019 to today.
- Received 17 January 2020Decided 7 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Copy of letter sent by Three Ireland to the Department concerning '5G and perceived health risks'. Detailed on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/54538/three-ireland-hutchison-limited
- Received 17 January 2020Decided 7 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Access to all correspondence between Three Ireland (Hutchinson) Ltd and Minister Bruton and/or his officials in relation to 5G and perceived health risks. Details of the correspondence are outlined in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/54538/three-ireland- hutchison-limited.
- Received 10 January 2020Decided 6 February 2020RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Please let us have copy of all records held by or within the control of the Department of Communications Climate Action and Environment concerning the Monkstown Marina Development, County Cork as proposed by Monkstown Bay Marina Company Limited, including letters, emails, memoranda, notes, minutes of meetings and any notes taken by the meeting attendees, telephone, text, WhatsApp, or other unwritten communications, and all relevant logs from April 2014 to May 2016. Please include all letters, emails, memoranda, notes, minutes of meetings and any notes taken by the meeting attendees, telephone, text, WhatsApp, or other unwritten communications, and all relevant logs between Alan Kelly, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (as he then was) and the Marine Planning and Foreshore Section regarding the Monkstown Marina foreshore application ref. no. FS 005797 (MS 51/8/1340) and FS 005826 and FS 006408 from April 2014 to May 2016 including but not confined to Larry Kelly. Please include all letters, emails, memoranda, notes, minutes of meetings and any notes taken by the meeting attendees, telephone, text, WhatsApp, or other unwritten communications, and all relevant logs between Alan Kelly, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (as he then was), or his officials and An Bord Pleanála regarding the Port of Cork Company's application for the Ringaskiddy Port re-development. An Bord Pleanála reference 04.PA0035. From April 2014 to May 2016. Please include all letters, emails, memoranda, notes, minutes of meetings and any notes taken by the meeting attendees, telephone, text, WhatsApp, or other unwritten communications, and all relevant logs between Alan Kelly, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (as he then was), or his officials and Port of Cork Company regarding the Marina Development in Monkstown, County Cork from April 2014 to May 2016. A reference that may assist is REP 983/AK/15.
- Received 28 January 2020Decided 5 February 2020WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
The amount of data centres in Ireland and their data capacity.
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 5 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Access to all correspondence between Tony Hanway of Virgin Media and Minister Bruton during 2019.
- Received 6 January 2020Decided 5 February 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Email correspondence between the Department and Huawei (or representatives of the company) between July 1 2019 and Jan 6 2020.
- Received 21 January 2020Decided 4 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All records pertaining to this engagement as detailed here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/53561/communicorp-group-limited
- Received 7 January 2020Decided 4 February 2020RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any briefing documents about Ireland and Irish affairs prepared by the Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment for the recently appointed European Commissioners for (a) Environment, Oceans and Fisheries (b) Europe Fit for the Digital Age and (c) European Green Deal (Frans Timmermans) and (b) any correspondence between the Department of Communications, Climate Change and Environment and the European Commission regarding the European Green Deal.
- Received 7 January 2020Decided 4 February 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Correspondence between Communicorp group and Minister Bruton, between 1st August 2019 and 5th January 2020. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/53561/communicorp-group-limited
- Received 3 January 2020Decided 31 January 2020RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All submissions to this consultation: https://www.dccae.gov.ie/en- ie/energy/consultations/Pages/Public-Consultation-on-the-Implementation-of-the-Clean-Energy- Package.aspx
- Received 8 January 2020Decided 29 January 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A list of all submissions made to the Minister or Ministers of State at your Department using the e-submissions system (or whatever relevant similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 8 October 2019 to the date of receipt of this request 8 January 2020.
- Received 22 January 2020Decided 23 January 2020TransferredDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All documents, to include all research papers, minutes of meetings, advisory papers and policy documents, in respect of planning for a referendum on Irish unity. All documents, to include all research papers, minutes of meetings, advisory papers and policy documents, in respect of planning for a united Ireland. All documents, to include all research papers, minutes of meetings, advisory papers and policy documents, in respect of all risk assessments conducted in respect of a referendum on Irish unity. All documents, to include all research papers, minutes of meetings, advisory papers and policy documents, in respect of all risk assessments conducted in respect of planning for a united Ireland.
- Received 15 January 2020Decided 21 January 2020WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
· Any documentation in relation to a 'frequently asked questions' or briefing note that has been prepared by employees of the Department in relation to the issue of 5G Communications and its impact on health. · My request includes references to electro-magnetic frequencies (EMF) and electromagnetic fields as they relate to mobile phone signals and usage. · I would also like to include correspondence in the preparation of this document with third parties including the EPA and Comreg. It is my understanding that the Department has prepared an internal briefing note for staff on thee issues which I would like to be disclosed, even if only in draft form. My request should cover the period 1st January 2017 onwards.
- Received 8 January 2020Decided 21 January 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
All correspondence between Deputy Michael Lowry and Ministers in the Department between the period 01 January 2019 and the present day.
- Received 6 January 2020Decided 21 January 2020RefusedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any briefing notes or correspondence provided to the Minister regarding the proposals contained in the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019.
- Received 13 January 2020Decided 17 January 2020GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- A list of all Twitter accounts/users blocked by the Department's Twitter account @Dept_CCAE - A list of all Twitter accounts/users muted by the Department's Twitter account @Dept_CCAE
- Received 2 January 2020Decided 6 January 2020WithdrawnDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- All complaints relating to Met Éireann in 2019. - The number of complaints received in relation to Met Éireann in each of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
- Received 2 December 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents relating to: - Electricity Security of Supply Update - Information note on the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve - ESB Consent Request – ESB Statutory Borrowing Limit - Letter from Minister O'Brien to the Taoiseach re the Scale of Fees for environmental Judicial Reviews - Letter to Chairs of ESBN and EirGrid on Urban Supply of Electricity - Amendment to An Post Articles of Association - Interim Report of National Energy Affordability Taskforce I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 1/12/2025.
- Received 25 November 2025Decided —Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• Briefings provided to the Minister in relation to Budget 2026. • Briefings provided to the Minister in relation to the effect of withdrawing energy credits in Budget 2026 including any analysis of it's impact on the rate of energy poverty / energy bill arrears.
- Received 6 November 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
A copy of any correspondence/letters/emails, sent and received, between the Minister and any European commissioner, between 10th July and 6th November 2025.
- Received 28 October 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - Submission of report on Issues Impeding Accelerated Delivery of the Onshore Electricity Infrastructure to Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation - Annual Report and Accounts of CRU for the year ended 31 December 2024 - Bord na Móna proposed sale of Bord na Móna Recycling Limited - Bord na Móna Annual Report and Accounts for financial year ended 26 March 2025. - Briefing note on Offshore Wind Technical Resource Assessment report - Briefing on Accelerating Renewable Electricity Taskforce for Minister O'Brien - Equity Letter EirGrid I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/5/2025 - 27/10/2025.
- Received 24 September 2025Decided —Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I request the following records from GSI to cover the period 1 June 2024-present: • A copy of any site inspection reports, assessments or reports concerning the tailings management facility at the Silvermines complex in Co Tipperary; • A copy of any correspondence with the internal audit unit in DCEE concerning the tailings management facility at the Silvermines complex in Co Tipperary
- Received —Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- Received 1 September 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I wish to request access to the following records/details between February this year up to the current date. • Any email communications, minutes of meetings, and internal briefings linked to the following meetings in the ministers diary o Jarlath Trench, Vermilion - 26th June o Kevin McPartlan, Fuels for Ireland, 25 June o Tom O'Brien, Nephin Energy, 24 June o EDF Renewables, 25th June
- Received 1 September 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - Commission Assessment of Ireland's National Energy Climate Plan - Aughinish Alumina suspension from ex-ante electricity markets - Letters to CRU, ESBN and GNI regarding consumer protection the electricity and gas domestic markets - Letter to CRU regarding Household Electricity and Gas Arrears - Urban electricity supply letter to ESB and EirGrid I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 31/8/2025
- Received 27 August 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - Reply to Minister for Public Expenditure on NDP Review - Oil Market Update following Israel/Iran developme - The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) 2025 Work Plannts - Letter to Moneypoint Power Station Manager - Dublin Pride 2025 Sponsorship I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 28/8/2025.
- Received 29 July 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Bord na Móna CEO three-year contract extension and remuneration increase Ministerial Letter and Business Case Regarding Bord na Móna CEO Remuneration Ministers briefing for meeting with William Walsh Briefing on IEA Analysis of Ireland’s Energy Security under Transitions towards 2035 Briefing for Minister O’Brien’s meeting with ESB Briefing for the Minister - CRU
- Received 7 July 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - Inland Fisheries Ireland 2023 Annual Report - Memorandum for the information of the Government - Climate Finance Expenditure for 2025 - Note for Info - 28 April Power Outage in Spain affecting its Nuclear Power Plants - An Post CEO Remuneration Increase Request - Update on the implementation of the Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Scheme IV - Cross Government Energy Affordability Task Force and Action Plan I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 6/7/2025.
- Received 20 June 2025Decided —Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• any record which shows the budget set aside in your FOI body for the EU presidency in 2025 or 2026, and • any record which shows staffing implications in 2025 and 2026 arising from the Irish EU Presidency
- Received 3 June 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - Energy Affordability - Cabinet Committee Presentation - Climate Action Plan 2025 Memo for Government - Inland Fisheries Ireland – 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements - Draft Memorandum for the Information of Government - Letter to CRU regarding strategic gas emergency reserve - Bord na Móna CEO Contract Offer and Extension - Data Centre Updates - LEU Connection Policy, Industry Roundtable and Grid Code - Note for Minister on 10 year electricity security of supply forecast the 'National Resource Adequacy Assessment' I wish for my request to cover the period from 20/1/2025 - 3/6/2025.
- Received 13 July 2023Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• Clean air strategy - response to obs 21/04/2023 • Long term strategy memo- response to obs 2/04/2023 • Letter on chair of public sector work stream of heat and built environment taskforce 13/- 4/2023 • Letter form Minister Ryan to Dr Werner Hoyer, president of EIB 08/03/2023 • Draft memo for govt phase 2 of land use review 08/03/2023 • Letter to ESB chair re dividends 07/03/2023 • Letter to Eirgrid chair re SONI governance 02/02/2023
- Received 11 July 2023Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Copies of the following Ministerial submissions Remuneration – 23/05/2023 Eirgrid Chief Executive Officer Remuneration – 16/05/2023 National Climate Change Risk Assessment – 09/05/2023 Eircodes Operations post Dec 2023 – 08/03/2023 Briefing for meeting with Minister and ESB 15 Feb 2023 – 16/02/2023
- Received 20 June 2023Decided —Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Any meeting notes, or memos created as a result of the Ministers meeting with EirGrid, ESB and CRU. Any correspondence between the Minister, his adviser or the Secretary General and the three above companies in the two weeks prior to the meeting and the three weeks after it. https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2023-06- 15/21/?highlight%5B0%5D=eirgrid&highlight%5B1%5D=eirgrid#s25 Let's say from January to present. I was referring to the above from Minister Ryan.
- Received 2 June 2023Decided —Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Minister Eamon Ryan met with ESB / EirGrid in Laois in May 2023. I am seeking all records relating to that meeting and the purpose of that meeting (including but not limited to, minutes, notes, correspondence, memoranda, attendees, reports, electronic media, other documentation received or written, howsoever stored). Can you also please provide Minister Ryan's Ministerial diary for May 2023.
- Received 15 May 2023Decided —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 on October 3, 2o22
- Received 11 April 2023Decided —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 on October 3, 2022
- Received 31 March 2023Decided —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 the International Energy Agency
- Received 30 March 2026Decided —Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
- a copy of any briefings, memos, submissions, reports, Q&As or briefing notes prepared for the Minister with regard to government measures taken to reduce energy costs. This request to cover the period 28 Feb 2026 to date.
- Received 30 March 2026Decided —Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Copies of all documents relating to the records of deposits of Gold, Silver, Platinum, Oil & Gas in Counties Antrim, Armagh, Cavan, Derry, Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Monaghan and Tyrone, between 1st January 2019 and 1st January 2026
- Received 27 March 2026Decided —Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
• A copy of any legal advice or other document summarising the legal advice received concerning any proposed or final settlement agreement for the former IFI CEO Francis O’Donnell; • A copy of any correspondence (incl attachments) between IFI, and/or DCEE and/or DPER about any proposed or final settlement agreement for former IFI CEO Francis O’Donnell;