Department of Defence
FOI Requests — 849 records (page 8 of 17)
- Received 21 May 2021Decided 21 June 2021GrantedDepartment of Defence
Documentation regarding former and current owners and/or occupants of the premises at Military Barracks, Summerhill, Nenagh, North Tipperary.
- Received 21 May 2021Decided 21 June 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
Request in relation to the awarded contract for the provision of air ambulance services, specifically for nighttime priority 1 air ambulance cover.The tender was awarded by the HSE to IAS Medical Limited. And commences in June 2021.Hire of aircraft with crew2021/S 093-244274Contract award noticeResults of the procurement procedureServicesAny correspondence between the HSE/ National Ambulance Service and the Dept Of Defence or directly to the Irish Air Corps which may have occurred before the tender was drafted in Nov 2020. Any correspondence which suggests the Irish Air Corps would not be in a position to supply aircraft and crew for the purpose of nighttime air ambulance cover. Specifically this contract and not the previous contract issued in 2018.
- Received 17 May 2021Decided 15 June 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
Information relating to leases of land for Ballincollig Military Barracks within the area owned by the Dept. of Defence.
- Received 4 May 2021Decided 1 June 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
Copy of the plan proposed by the Department of Defence (on behalf of the Irish Air Corps) in providing Search and Rescue services to the Irish Coast Guard.
- Received 30 April 2021Decided 31 May 2021TransferredDepartment of Defence
Copy of the business case/cost benefit analysis or other such review/analysis relating to the decision to proceed with the following tender competition: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/naval- service-to-acquire-four-new-boats-over-coming-years-1.4541768
- Received 26 April 2021Decided 25 May 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of any records held referring or relating to remarks made by Chris Reynolds about the possibility of awarding a SAR contract to the Air Corps (as per the following newspaper article: https://www.businesspost.ie/ireland/awarding-part-of-search- and-rescue-contract-to-irish-air-corps-will-end-in-tears-55fdc3b5)
- Received 26 April 2021Decided 25 May 2021Handled outside of FOIDepartment of Defence
The number of civilian staff by Job title employed by the Department of Defence working in each military barracks here as of 23 April 2021 in tabular form The number civilian staff vacancies by job title by posts that are filled by employees of the Department of Defence in each military barracks here as of 23 April 2021 in tabular form.
- Received 22 April 2021Decided 21 May 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
Records of how much has been paid out to members of the Defence Forces as a result of claims lodged for personal injuries sustained in military training at Finner Camp, Donegal, over the past ten years (by year).
- Received 21 April 2021Decided 20 May 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
What is the policy that allows the Defence Forces to deny a position for reasons of Asthma? What date was this policy written? Has this position ever been reviewed to ensure compliance with modern equality law? Has this policy ever been tested in a court or commision?
- Received 20 April 2021Decided 19 May 2021GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of the following Statutory Guidelines: Non-Personal Request pursuant to FOI / GDPR. Copy of DFR A7 and DFR A8 that was extant during my service and more particularly that was in use on the date of my discharge from the Defence Forces.
- Received 19 April 2021Decided 18 May 2021GrantedDepartment of Defence
All social media reports prepared for the Secretary General of the Department of Defence from 1 Dec 2017 - present.
- Received 16 April 2021Decided 17 May 2021GrantedDepartment of Defence
A list of external legal practitioners (solicitors/law firms and barristers) paid in 2020 and so far in 2021 for services carried out on behalf of the Defence Forces, including the name of the practitioner, the sum paid and, where possible, a general description of the work carried out.
- Received 13 April 2021Decided 12 May 2021GrantedDepartment of Defence
The amount of money spent by the Department throughout 2020 on taxi services.
- Received 1 April 2021Decided 4 May 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of all correspondence between the Department and DFA with regard to the following ministerial air transport service flight: 27/01/2021 29/01/2021 1095 Zagreb - Ankara - Hatay - Zagreb - Luxembourg - Baldonnel DFA Minister plus 5.
- Received 25 March 2021Decided 27 April 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of all records held referring or relating to a press query submitted to the Dept. of Defence regarding the evacuation of officers from a mission in Goma. Copies of all records held referring or relating to the management/processing of an FOI request.
- Received 18 March 2021Decided 20 April 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of all records held relating or referring to the decision to vaccinate Defence Force members ahead of overseas duties. This request to cover the period 1 February 2021 to date of receipt of the request.
- Received 1 March 2021Decided 30 March 2021GrantedDepartment of Defence
The overall amount spent on UAVs between 1 January 2018 and date of request. The amount spent per each individual UAV procured in that period. The model name of each individual UAV procured in that period. The overall budget for any drone project/team/division per year during the same period.
- Received 16 February 2021Decided 26 March 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of all correspondence sent or received by the Secretary General or Assistant Secretaries that reference the (now defunct) Twitter account @DefenceIreland (Defence Ireland) or other anonymous Twitter accounts critical of the department. To cover the period 2018-2021 and to include current and former staff.
- Received 23 February 2021Decided 16 March 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
All correspondence noted in this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/68701/huawei-ireland Any memos, internal correspondence, reports created as a result of this correspondence. Meeting minutes created as a result of this meeting and any follow up documentation.
- Received 15 January 2021Decided 12 March 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
A copy of all audits completed by the internal audit division in 2020.
- Received 5 February 2021Decided 12 March 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Any contact since December 2020 between the Dept. of Transport and Dept. of Defence be that by email, or text message, that concerns the Irish Air Corps becoming involved in Operating Search and Rescue services.
- Received 15 February 2021Decided 10 March 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
"Air Corps Air Traffic Controllers: A joint civil/military Working Group is currently sitting in order to propose courses of action for the future guaranteed provision of Air Traffic Control services in Baldonnel. However, this Working Group will focus on training and staffing matters as opposed to financial remuneration issues"
- Received 8 February 2021Decided 8 March 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
How many meetings have been held between the Govt. Nominated contact Veteran bodies Organisation of National Ex-service men and Irish United Nations Veterans Association. In regard to producing the, Irish Veterans Charter. Dates and times and locations of meetings. What proposals have been agreed between the bodies? What plans are there to publish the Agreed charter as laid down in the Govt time line as stated in the white paper?
- Received 8 February 2021Decided 3 March 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
A Copy of Administration Instruction C.S.4., along with any correspondence the Department has received pertaining to this Instruction from its inception. Any correspondence sent or received by the Secretary General of the Department of Defence pertaining to the publication of the Defence Forces Review 2020. Any correspondence sent or received by the Civil Servant responsible for Communications in the Department of Defence pertaining to the publication of the Defence Forces Review 2020. Any correspondence sent or received by the Special Advisors of the Department of Defence pertaining to the publication of the Defence Forces Review 2020. Any correspondence sent or received by the Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Legislation of the Department of Defence pertaining to the publication of the Defence Forces Review 2020. Any correspondence sent or received by the Assistant Secretary for Strategic Planning, Capability Development and Corporate Support of the Department of Defence pertaining to the publication of the Defence Forces Review 2020. Any correspondence sent or received by the Director of Emergency, Operations and Infrastructure Oversight of the Department of Defence pertaining to the publication of the Defence Forces Review 2020. Any correspondence sent or received by the Assistant Secretary for Defence Capability (People) of the Department
- Received 1 February 2021Decided 26 February 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
A copy of the costings estimate used for the new Pilatus PC- 12 to calculate cost per flying hour. - a spreadsheet/database/record of the number of missions carried out so far by the PC-12 to include a category e.g. transport of lab samples to Germany or even just a categorisation like medical etc.
- Received 25 January 2021Decided 22 February 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
The release of correspondence between Simon Coveney and representatives of Huawei between 1 September and 31 December last regarding the company's attempts to have an introductory meeting with the Department. Also notes of any phone calls or minutes of any meetings between Huawei Ireland and the minister regarding the same.
- Received 25 January 2021Decided 22 February 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
A copy of meeting minutes and related email and letter correspondence regarding meetings between the Dept. and Huawei, between Sep 1 2020 and Dec 31 2020. Details outlined on the lobbying register.
- Received 28 January 2021Decided 22 February 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Correspondence (sent and received) between Huawei Ireland and Secretary general Jacqui McCrum and Minister Simon Coveney, between 1st September 2020 and 10th January 2021. Minutes of any meetings between Huawei Ireland and Secretary general Jacqui McCrum and Minister Simon Coveney, between 1st September 2020 and 10th January 2021. Any briefings prepared by the department for Minister Coveney or others, for any meetings with Huawei Ireland between 1st September 2020 and 10th January 2021. Any
- Received 12 February 2021Decided 22 February 2021GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of all records held referring or relating to all communications between ABO WIND IRELAND LTD and the Department of Defence in relation to a proposed Windfarm on Kilranelagh Hill. Seeking all such records for the period 1 Jan 2019 to date of receipt of the request.
- Received 19 January 2021Decided 16 February 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Number of engineering staff in your organisation who were paid or reimbursed either in part or full their annual membership fees for Engineers Ireland for the years 2018 and 2019.
- Received 4 January 2021Decided 1 February 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
All records held by this department as they relate to the provision of contracts for ‘public relations’ or ‘crisis management’ or ‘press work’ in 2020 These records should include the nature and scope of contract provided, the values of the contracts, named parties to the contract and the tender references and documentation associated with the aforementioned contracts. These records should also include all correspondence between Dept. officials and the applicants for the contracts to include emails, text messages and WhatsApp messages”
- Received 4 January 2021Decided 1 February 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
All documents and internal and external communications, in all formats, mentioning or making reference to the Defence Forces Review 2020 All documents and internal and external communications relating to the article titled "An Examination of Civilian Governance of the Armed Forces in Ireland and Other Neutral EU States" by Brian Clarke.
- Received 19 January 2021Decided 22 January 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
A copy of the cost per flight hour of the PC12 aircraft, the total broken down into fixed and variable per flight hour costs.
- Received 15 December 2020Decided 21 January 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of the contracts agreed with Pilatus (and any other relevant companies) for the purchase and aftermarket outfitting of the three Pc-12 aircraft delivered to Baldonnell from Colorado in September (namely the aircraft with the markings 281, 282 and 283).
- Received 18 December 2020Decided 21 January 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
1. All correspondence between the Department of Defence and representatives of the Roman Catholic Church during the calendar year 2019, which refers to Military Chaplaincy. 2. All internal documents and communications (including, but not limited to, meeting minutes and emails) during the calendar year 2019, which refer to the creation of a review of Military Chaplaincy. It is understood that the content of any such review that discusses possible policy changes, may be exempt from FOI.
- Received 19 January 2021Decided 20 January 2021RefusedDepartment of Defence
How much did the Defence Forces spent on providing flood assistance during 2016 to County Roscommon? - Specifically looking for information relating to Lough Funshinagh. Any comments or explanatory notes to put the expenditure in context would be very welcome.
- Received 9 December 2020Decided 10 January 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
A copy of any correspondence between the Department of Defence and bodies or government departments in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain relating to the assistance provided by the Irish Air Corps in the gorse fires on Slieve Gullion in Co Armagh in July 2018.
- Received 10 November 2020Decided 8 January 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
1. All correspondence between the Minister for Defence and his officials and the Chief of Staff in the Defence Forces over the last year. 2. All correspondence between the Minister for Defence and his officials and the Flag Officer in the Naval services over the last year.
- Received 18 November 2020Decided 30 December 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Records of correspondence between the HSE and the Irish Air Corps about the provision of emergency air ambulances. Correspondence between the Irish Air Corps and the Irish Coast Guard about the provision of Emergency air ambulance service. Internal reports including but not limited to draft reports on the provision of an emergency air ambulance service.
- Received 1 December 2020Decided 29 December 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
1.All correspondence between the Department of Defence and representatives of the Roman Catholic Church since 1st January 2020, which refers to Military Chaplaincy. 2. All internal documents and communications (including, but not limited to, meeting minutes and emails) since 1st January 2020, which refer to the creation of a review of Military Chaplaincy.
- Received 24 November 2020Decided 22 December 2020GrantedDepartment of Defence
• A breakdown of the number of staff members in the department who took sick leave in 2020, 2019 and 2018. • A breakdown of the number of sick days taken by staff members in the department in 2020, 2019 and 2018.
- Received 17 November 2020Decided 15 December 2020RefusedDepartment of Defence
A list of public relations agencies engaged by the Department since June 27th 2020 to now, the fees payable, contract duration and purpose of engagement. In the alternative, I would like to request a copy of all contracts signed between the Department and public relations agencies / external advisors from the 27th June 2020 to the present date.
- Received 12 November 2020Decided 9 December 2020RefusedDepartment of Defence
Copies of all of the complaints made to the Army Pensions Board since January 1st, 2020.
- Received 10 November 2020Decided 7 December 2020RefusedDepartment of Defence
Copies of all records held referring or relating to future plans for vacant houses at the Curragh Camp (as per the following newspaper article: https//www.thesun.ie/news/5925412/defence- forces-homes-curragh-camp-disrepair- government). I am seeking all such records in the period 1 Jan 2019 to date of receipt of the request."
- Received 2 November 2020Decided 30 November 2020RefusedDepartment of Defence
All submissions and lobbying information received relating to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill/ Act received in 2017 and 2018. All correspondence received by your department from all other Government Departments and public representatives relating to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill/ Act received in 2017 and 2018.
- Received 4 November 2020Decided 30 November 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
A copy of the pre-budget submission from your Department to the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2021. A copy of any cover, explanatory or accompanying letters sent by the Minister or Secretary
- Received 5 November 2020Decided 30 November 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Any Correspondence between the Department of Defence (at the grade of APO and higher) and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in respect of Budget 2021. I'm looking for the information in the timeframe of 1 April 2020 and 13 October 2020 inclusive.
- Received 2 November 2020Decided 27 November 2020RefusedDepartment of Defence
Copies of cover letters and any Documents forwarded to An Garda Síochána with regards to Protected Disclosure.
- Received 23 October 2020Decided 19 November 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Records of communication in 2016 and 2017 between the DOD and / or the Defence forces to either the Dept. of Transport and / or the Irish Coast Guard advising them of the unavailability for a significant period of time of the CASA aircraft for the purpose of SAR Top Cover. The unavailability I understand at the time was due to lack of key staff in Air Traffic Control and Aircraft Pilots.
- Received 14 September 2020Decided 9 November 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Correspondence between Defence Forces Vice Admiral Mark Mellet and the Minister for Defence between 1st January 2020 and 14th September 2020.