Department of Defence

Department of Defence

I wish to request access any record which assesses / recommends payment or refund (or recommends non-payment or non-refund) of education fees in respect of any single training / education course undertaken by a member of staff in your Department/ Office (including staff serving abroad) which cost more than €3,000 per annum in the years 2023 and 2024.

Department of Defence

• The number of written correspondences to the Department of Defence regarding the proposed removal of the triple lock since January 1st 2022. • Examples of correspondences to the Department of Defence regarding the proposed removal of the triple lock since January 1st 2022.

Department of Defence

A copy of the Cost Benefit Analysis and Feasibility Study on the potential viability of relocating/reconfiguring Cathal Brugha Barracks - All correspondence (from period 01 September 2023 to current date) held by the Office of the Minister for Defence about the potential viability of relocating/reconfiguring Cathal Brugha Barracks.

Department of Defence

Copies of the following eSubmissions and attached documents: Defence 00177-24: EUMAM Ukraine - Future Planning Defence 01117-23:Update on Ireland's Mobile Telephony Public Warning System Defence 00136-24: Deloitte Report on Redress of Wrongs system Defence 00110-24: Approval is sought for 5 Personnel to travel to the US to attend a sniper competition I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 – 18/4/2024

Department of Defence

The most recently updated Department Brief for an incoming Minister, either signed off and delivered to a new senior minister or minister of state following the 2024 April reshuffle, or a draft prepared for a possible change of minister but never delivered as the minister wasn't changed.

Department of Defence

• Copies of all briefing material prepared for the new Minister of State Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

Department of Defence

I am seeking the release of records relating to commercial jet travel of the Minister from June 2020 to date. By this I mean, any invoices or booking confirmations for commercial jet travel undertaken by the Minister for the time period requested.

Department of Defence

I understand that your department recently signed an MOU with the Romania. I would be obliged if you could provide me with a copy of this MOU under the terms of the Freedom of Information legislation.

Department of Defence

I am seeking the records of MATS Air Charters (private jets) hired from June 2020 to December 2021. By this, I mean, any private jet travel hired by the Department in lieu of using the Learjet or any other Air Corps aircraft. Please include any invoices and details of these trips (cost, dates, locations & who was aboard). Finally, I am also seeking the release of any records relating to the tender Framework Agreement for the provision of Contingency Arrangements for Ministerial Air Transport, as seen here. By this, I mean a copy of the request for tender and associated documents, a copy of the submission received from the eventual award winner and a copy of the contract signed between the Department and the award winner.

Department of Defence

A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-03-2024 - 31-03- 2024.

Department of Defence

- a copy of any records held by the department referring or relating to the relaxation of rules around the wearing of beards by members of the Defence Forces. This request to cover the period 1 Sept 2023 to date.

Department of Defence

The CURRENT BALANCE of the Defence Forces Welfare account (deducted on a weekly basis from all serving members pay) as of this date 28th March 2024.

Department of Defence

A breakdown of the allocation of welfare funds to each formation throughout the DF. The name of the Office tasked to deal with the distribution of the Welfare Funds. The Policy for how the welfare funds can be used within the respective Units.

Department of Defence

I wish to receive copies of the following records under the Freedom of Information Act to cover the period 1 October 2023-present: • Any internal audits, analysis or reports in relation to the purchase and/or possible halting of purchases of equipment, goods or services including defensive and surveillance equipment such as UAVs/drones, from Israeli companies and/or any of the following specific companies: 2 x named companies and/or 2 x named companies • Any internal correspondence (including attachments) and/or minutes/notes from internal meetings on the above; • Any correspondence (including attachments) with the above mentioned companies in relation to ongoing activities in Gaza / Palestinian Territories • Any briefings for Ministerial level on the above Please provide the requested documents in electronic format - and in

Department of Defence

All correspondence, documents and records since January 1st, 2023 relating to the Irish Defence Forces providing weapons training to Ukrainian personnel. This should include, but not be limited, to: - Any internal correspondence relating to the matter, and in particular but not limited to consideration as to panellists, role or participation of the elected representatives or the members of the public - Related documents such, such as emails, memos, reports, draft programmes Any minutes, records or notes pertaining to any meeting at which this issue was discussed. - Any communications with other government departments or state agencies - All other documentation pertinent to this issue

Department of Defence

I am seeking the release of all records relating to the hire and use of commercial private jets as part of the Ministerial Air Transport Service from January 2022 to date. By this, I mean, any private jet travel hired by the Department in lieu of using the Learjet or any other Air Corps aircraft. Please include any invoices and details of these trips (cost, dates, locations & who was aboard). Finally, please also provide any communication (letters, emails, memos, WhatsApp/text messages) sent or received by the Department relating to the unavailability of the Learjet or any other Air Corps aircraft for the Ministerial Air Transport Service over the same period.

Department of Defence

Correspondence, reports of memos in relation to the provision of two modules of drill instructor training in Germany provided by the Defence Forces to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This should include any internal correspondence, or correspondence with the Defence Forces or Foreign Affairs.

Department of Defence

A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-02-2024 - 29-02-2024.

Department of Defence

I wish to apply for the following records. A letter from the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces to the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence on July 6, 2023 regarding events at McKee Barracks on June 25, 2020. Following the completion of the Mohan report into events at McKee Barracks on 25 June 2020, and reflecting the very serious issues highlighted in the report, the Tánaiste sought assurances from the Chief of Staff that the matter of military sanctions would be reviewed further. The Chief of Staff subsequently provided the Tánaiste with a written response, setting out the sanctions imposed following the 2020 event and the additional actions taken after the publication of the report.

Department of Defence

- Speeches, briefing documents/notes, and presentations from Ireland’s recent CARD meeting. - A list of attendees, and an itinerary of the event.

Department of Defence

All records related to this lobbying return filed by IDSA. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.

Department of Defence

Could you please indicate how many Maritime surveillance fisheries patrols have been conducted using the new Airbus 295 maritime surveillance aircraft since delivery. Specifically these figures should be Operational maritime patrols and not flights marked in the Amms system as Training flights.

Department of Defence

Any reports, briefings, or background materials provided to Alan Shatter or his delegation in preparation for trips to Israel, as well as the itineraries for the trips, if possible.

Department of Defence

Records relating to persons working within the Department who have been the subject of disciplinary action between January 1, 2019, and February 6, 2024. Can I request that this information be broken down by year and include the specific disciplinary action taken, the outcome of that action, and the reason for the person being disciplined.

Department of Defence

Correspondence and communications between Dept of Defence and NATO or any other relevant parties regarding a named person’s visit to Ireland. - Agendas, schedules, and itineraries for the named person’s visit, including details of meetings, events, and engagements attended during the specified period. - Minutes, notes, or summaries of meetings attended by a named person or involving the DOD during the visit. - Briefings, reports, presentations, or other materials prepared for a named person’s visit to Ireland. - Any agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other official documents signed or agreed upon during the visit. - Any other records related to a named person’s visit to Ireland that are not purely logistical in nature. - If the Department facilitated a meeting between the named person and other parties, please also include records pertaining to the meeting.

Department of Defence

A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-01-2024 - 31-01- 2024.

Department of Defence

I am seeking a copy of the following presentation and the report underpinning it: OIC Public Relations Branch a named person delivered a presentation on research results arising from Public Perception Survey. A named person outlined the results under the following Research Methodology – sample survey of over 1000 Likelihood of Recommending a Career in the DF –increase by 3% Importance in Investing in the DF for Ireland – Increase of 4% Support and reasons supporting additional resources – increase by 3% Importance in investing in European Defence for Ireland – results point to a slightly more inward outlook Perception of Organisational Culture in DF Reasons for negative perception of DF Org Culture

Department of Defence

1. The total cost of private jet/plane hire for travel for the Taoiseach between 1st January 2023 and 20th January 2024. 2. A breakdown in invoices, detailing the cost and destination, of private jet/plane hire for travel for the Taoiseach between 1st January 2023 and 20th January 2024.

Department of Defence

• A schedule of flights, both commercial and use of private aircraft, and costs of same taken by the Minister in 2023 • A schedule of all hotels the Minister stayed in in 2023, including hotel name and cost per night while on official State business outside of the State. • All discretionary spending (meals, transport etc.) by the Minister on each trip. • The same information as above (flights, hotels, discretionary spending) in respect of all accompanying staff and advisers

Department of Defence

Could you please provide the exact budget allocated by the government the defence forces in Ireland. Could you provide this figure before 5pm today?

Department of Defence

• A list of Department purchases of military equipment, including defensive and surveillance equipment such as UAVs/drones, from a named company and/or a named company since 2018 • A list of all purchases of military equipment, including defensive and surveillance equipment such as UAVs/drones, from 2 x named companies since 2018 • A list of Department purchases of military equipment, including defensive and surveillance equipment such as UAVs/drones, from Israel Aerospace Industries since 2018 • A list of purchases of military equipment, including defensive and surveillance equipment such as UAVs/drones, from any other Israeli companies to include the name of the company, the item(s) purchased and the cost per year since 2018

Department of Defence

All records related to named person’s meeting with the Irish Defence and Security Association during Named Person’s visit to Ireland last year. Records can include parallel communications via text and Whatsapp, briefing notes etc.

Department of Defence

1. Details of all payments made to Israeli based companies by the Department of Defence to include the equipment/service purchased, the amount being purchased, the company in receipt of payment and the date of payment. I request the information going back to the start of 2018.

Department of Defence

All records held by the Department of Defence related to any training, education, or deployment of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel in Ireland. To assist in processing this request, I am seeking all relevant records, including but not limited to: - Correspondence, emails, and memoranda related to any requests, approvals, or denials for IDF personnel to receive training or education in Ireland. - Documents outlining the nature, scope, and objectives of any training or educational programs provided to IDF personnel on Irish soil. - Records of any official engagements, meetings, or events involving IDF personnel and Irish Defence Forces officials within Ireland. - Agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other formal documents regarding cooperation or engagement between the Irish Defence Forces or Irish Department of Defence and the IDF. - Reports, assessments, or evaluations pertaining to the impact or outcomes of IDF personnel training or deployment activities with the Irish Defence Forces.

Department of Defence

Records in relation to diversity, gender and unconscious bias training provided for the staff of the Irish Defence Forces. I would like the records to include the names of any external entities providing this training and the costs of such training provided by external trainers.

Department of Defence

a copy of all emails and letters received from Malcolm Noonan TD in relation to the 20,000 plus Palestinians killed by the Israeli army for the year following timeframe?

Department of Defence

Memorandums or documents related to the sniper training course held in Dublin Port in 2021.

Department of Defence

All internal correspondence or reports related to the use of the government jet; or any such with the Department of Defence; since Jan 1 2023. I understand a similar request may have recently been granted to media, and am happy to accept such in lieu in the processing of the above request.

Department of Defence

Copies of all correspondence between the Head of the Department’s Civil Defence Branch and people working in the Civil Defence College in relation to the rollout of the Volunteer and Equipment Management System (VEMS) since the beginning of 2022. Copies of any and all reports into the testing of the VEMS user interface since January 2023. Copies of any complaints made to Civil Defence College in relation to the VEMS system and the responses from the college to the complaints since January 2023.

Department of Defence

Any memorandums and briefing documents circulated within the Dept of Defence related to the far-right in Ireland between 1 January 2022 to 20 January 2024.

Department of Defence

Copies of the following submissions and associated records: - Defence 01035-23: Recruitment brief – November 2023 - Defence 00918-23: Award of Framework Agreement to ACC Aviation for MATs Contingency Arrangement - Defence 00991-23: Ministerial Air Transport Aircraft Project - Memo for Information - Defence 00982-23: HSA correspondence to the Defence Forces - Defence 00968-23: Unplaned travel request - FOCNS request for permission to leave the state I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/8/2023 - 30/12/23.

Department of Defence

A record of all training or other services provided by a named company to Departmental Staff since 2015, along with a record of all payments made for the provision of such services.

Department of Defence

I am requesting the release of invoices for accommodation costs for the Minister, any Ministers of State and any staff accompanying them on their trips abroad for St Patrick's Day last year (with a breakdown of costs related to each person who travelled). I am also requesting the release of details of any gifts purchased for the trips, who they were intended for, and associated costs.

Department of Defence

I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Defence through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-12-2023 - 31-12- 2023.

Department of Defence

I've been unable to find information on the legal basis for Military Police arrest powers/detain powers. I'm curious about their authority to arrest/detain both defence personnel and civilians. Given their role in checkpoints and government building security, could you please refer me to the exact legislation outlining their powers?

Department of Defence

All internal correspondence between officials in the Department, including with the Minister, and including also with other Government Departments, regarding possible changes to the Triple lock from the period Monday 19 Dec 2022 to date

Department of Defence

I wish to receive copies of the following records under the FOI Act for the following records related to the use of Micheal Martin’s name and image in scam adverts to cover the period 1 October 2023-present. • Copies of any memos, briefing documents or other reports on the scam adverts using Mr Martin’s name and image. Prepared by departmental staff, ministerial advisory team, and/or by Fianna Fail and shared with departmental staff, ministerial advisory team and/or the Minister • Any communication between Ministerial advisory staff and/or departmental staff and Fianna Fail staff or members about scam adverts using Mr Martin’s name and image. Please include attachments.

Department of Defence

An up to date organisational map of the Department of Defence.

Department of Defence

1. any submission(s) your organisation made to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to that Department's review of the FOI Acts, 2. any record which is an analysis* of FOI requests received in your organisation in 2022, and 3. any record which is an analysis* of FOI requests received in your organisation in 2023. I recognise that the record mentioned at 3. above may not exist on 2 January, 2024. Please either provide an analysis (if it exists) or requests received up to 30 November 2023, or (preferably) delay processing of this part of my request until an analysis of the complete year exists. *An analysis might include any of the following data - • number of requests received, granted, part granted or refused, • number of requests per section of your organisation, • number of requests by topic, • number of requests by requester (anonymised), • number of requests by category of requester (e.g. individual, journalist, lobby group, etc.), • number of requests withdrawn, • number of requests which attracted fees, • total amount of fees paid, • number of time extensions applied, • number of internal reviews, • number of appeals to Information Commissioner, or any other parameter regarding FOI requests which your organisation tracks.

Department of Defence

All correspondence, documents and records since January 1st, 2023 relating to the Irish Defence Forces providing weapons training in Ukraine. This should include, but not be limited, to: - Any internal correspondence relating to the matter, and in particular but not limited to consideration as to panellists, role or participation of the elected representatives or the members of the public - Related documents such, such as emails, memos, reports, draft programmes Any minutes, records or notes pertaining to any meeting at which this issue was discussed. - Any communications with other government departments or state agencies - All other documentation pertinent to this issue.