Department of Defence
FOI Requests — 881 records (page 9 of 18)
- 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? If any delays in the expected publication of the Irish Veterans Charter and if a publish date has been agreed.
- 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 of Defence pertaining to the publication of the Defence Forces Review 2020.
- 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 internal departmental correspondence on the topic of Huawei Ireland, or issues raised by Huawei Ireland, or correspondence from Huawei Ireland, between 1st September 2020 and 10th January 2021.
- 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. A list of all and any other professional subscriptions or membership fees (broken down by name of institution, and staff grade and number of each separately) either paid or reimbursed, party or fully, during 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 General of your Department along with the pre-budget submission.
- 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.
- Received 3 September 2020Decided 29 October 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Part Transfer -copies of any submissions/briefings/or other such review, overview, or discussion documents discussing options for this repatriation, including but not limited to the use of the MATS for the repatriation operation.
- Received 30 September 2020Decided 29 October 2020RefusedDepartment of Defence
Information in relation to any agreement made between the Department of Defence C &A Branch & enlisted personnel representative association PDFORRA with regards to Border Allowance and cessation from 2009 to 30th September 2020.
- Received 27 October 2020Decided 27 October 2020WithdrawnDepartment of Defence
All Defence Forces regulations articles, paragraphs, subsections and amendments of the Irish Defence Forces Regulations, otherwise known as the DFR's. (Eg. DFR A.11 or DFR A.7.The Regulations referred to are ALL the Regulations with which all serving members of the Defence Forces are subject to under the Defence Act 1954 that are not readily available to view in the published Defence Act 1954.
- Received 28 September 2020Decided 26 October 2020RefusedDepartment of Defence
Part Transfer "Request all or any correspondence that the Deputy Director of the medical Corp had with the Minister for Defence's office.
- Received 20 October 2020Decided 26 October 2020TransferredDepartment of Defence
Have the Air Corps investigated whether they have sufficient fixed wing aircraft & pilots trained to provide 24/7 cover for Search and Rescue (SAR) Services with 15 minute take-off capacity. -Does the Air Corps have a sufficient number of AW139's with trained crew to provide 24/7 SAR Services for: North West, West, South East & East or any one of these areas. Please provide details. -Does the Air Corps have trained Drone operators which could be used to augment SAR operations?-Are the Air Corps currently training crews in: Night Flying, Winch Operations, Medical/First Aid -Which would enable the Corps to engage fully 24/7 in SAR operations. Has the Air Corps investigated the costs associated with providing full SAR services including cost/benefit analysis of aircraft purchase or leasing. - Has any report on the Air Corps ability to tender for the SAR service been prepared for the Officer Commanding the Air Corps Helicopter Wing, the General Officer Commanding the Air Corps, The Deputy Chief of Staff Operations or the Chief of Staff?
- Received 15 September 2020Decided 23 October 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Part Transfer -the business case, cost benefit analysis or other such document for the decision to send Air Corps pilots to the United States for training - copies of any briefings/submissions or other such reports prepared for the minister or secretary general relating to the above.
- Received 21 September 2020Decided 19 October 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of any records held referring or relating to delays in delivery of Pilatus aircraft from the United States to the Air Corps. This is cover the period 1 January 2020 to date of receipt of the request.
- Received 15 September 2020Decided 12 October 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
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 1st July 2020 to the 15th September. This request is to include the date of the submission and its title. I am not seeking copies of the submissions themselves.
- Received 11 September 2020Decided 9 October 2020GrantedDepartment of Defence
1. The number of properties best described as Married Quarters (Family homes) owned by the Department of Defence 2. The location of all such properties throughout the state. 3. The number in use today with military personnel occupying 4. The number out of service and boarded up 5. The number of properties being occupied by over holders?
- Received 10 September 2020Decided 8 October 2020RefusedDepartment of Defence
Correspondence in 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 between the department of Defence and the Defence forces where the Defence Forces requested a fully functioning field hospital.
- Received 3 September 2020Decided 1 October 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of any records held referring or relating to the issue of awarding of medals to veterans of the Siege at Jadotville. For 1 January 2020 to 03 September 2020.
- Received 31 August 2020Decided 28 September 2020Part-GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of the text message between two Department staff members with regards to: Copies of any correspondence sent to the Secretary General before the 19th March 2020 making the case for the purchase of 1 PC12 as opposed to the 2 PC12 aircraft offered by Pilatus in March of 2020. Copies of any correspondence before 19th March 2020 between Des Dowling and Maurice Quinn specifically about the purchase of PC12 aircraft.
- Received 25 August 2020Decided 22 September 2020GrantedDepartment of Defence
Copies of any invitations to events sent by email or by post to the office of the Minister and junior minister(s) at the department since their appointment in June. I am also seeking the release of any correspondence sent in response to these invitations, either by the minister(s) themselves or their secretary.