Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I am writing to request access to records held by your organisation under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: Any direct communications (letters or emails to or from) or minutes of meetings in 2025 between the minister for enterprise and: • Google • Meta • Amazon (including AWS) • Microsoft • Pfizer

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Acts, I would like to request the following information: A copy of all correspondence between Open AI and the Department A copy of all minutes of meetings between Open AI and officials at the Department and/or Ministers/Ministers of State All briefing notes prepared for officials, Ministers or Ministers of State for meetings The timeframe for these requests is from 1st January 2024 to present

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Freedom of Information Act 2014 1. All correspondence (sent and received) between the Department of Finance and the Department of Enterprise, related to the EU Payment Services Directive 3, specifically related to a proposal/position paper by the Department of Finance submitted to the council of the EU, and the proposal for social media and online firms to have to vet financial services adverts, between 1st December 2024 and 1st June 2025. 2. All correspondence (sent and received) between the Department of Enterprise and the Department of Taoiseach, or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, related to the EU Payment Services Directive 3, specifically related to a proposal/position paper by the Department of Finance submitted to the council of the EU, and the proposal for social media and online firms to have to vet financial services adverts, between 1st December 2024 and 1st June 2025.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records: • A copy of the most up-to-date tracker for the implementation of recommendations from audits; • A list of all audits carried out in the last two years to include the month and year of the audit and the overall assurance rating;

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: All correspondence, including mobile phone messages, to or from civil servants and the Minister (principle officer and up) between this department, The Department of Enterprise, Tourism & Employment, and the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in relation to budget 2026 between May 2025- 07 October 2025

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I refer to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (as amended). I would like to request the release of a copy of the MOU between the Department and the ICTU on how the grant it receives is spent, please.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to the following records. This request arises in the public interest due to credible indications of maladministration and potential malfeasance in the issuance of employment permits, particularly the granting of visas to non-EEA nurses during periods when Irish-trained nurses were subject to a recruitment moratorium. 1. Employment Permits – Non-EEA Nurses (2019–Present) • Records showing the number of employment permits granted to nurses from India, the Philippines, and other non-EEA states, broken down by year. • All internal memoranda, ministerial briefings, policy papers, or correspondence justifying the approval of such visas while the HSE maintained a moratorium on hiring Irish nurses. • Any internal or external studies commissioned or considered by DETE assessing: • The displacement impact on Irish nursing graduates, • The fiscal or workforce justification for granting non-EEA nurse permits during the moratorium.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: Injuries Resolution Board request for Ministerial Approval to increase the fee charged to claim respondents I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 30/9/2025.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

A copy of the economic impact assessment commissioned by the Department on the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation to abolish sub minimum rates of pay; Details and copies of all correspondence to, and from, the Minister’s office in respect of the economic impact assessment; details and minutes of all meetings the Minister has had on the economic impact assessment

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION Freedom of Information Act 2014 Correspondence sent and received between the Minister and Medtronic, plus minutes of any meetings, between 1st March and 26th September 2025. www.lobbying.ie/return/132002/medtronic-plc

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records to cover the period 1 May 2025-present: Any records concerning the following risks in the department's risk register: Risk 00004-25

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Freedom of Information Act 2014 Correspondence sent and received between the Minister and Stripe, plus minutes of any meetings, between 1st March and 26th September 2025.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records to cover the period 1 May 2025-present: Any records concerning the following risks in the department's risk register: Risk 00017-25

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to the following records held by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, covering the period 1 January 2022 to the present: 1. Policies, guidelines, or internal communications regarding the use of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA) by staff. 2. Records of procurement, contracts, or trials relating to generative AI tools. 3. Internal or external communications (emails, memos, meeting notes, press briefings) discussing the risks, benefits, or adoption of generative AI. 4. Any risk assessments, ethics reviews, or impact assessments concerning generative AI. Documents provided to ministers or senior officials concerning the adoption, regulation, or communication of generative AI.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Oracle has reported meeting Peter Burke in May to outline its operations in Ireland and opportunities for further growth. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: – all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and Oracle this year – all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting – minutes for the meeting – records of all material presented at the meeting

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details = Minutes of any meeting(s) held between named Staff of Abbott Laboratories and named Special Advisor Ronnie Downes, Assistant Secretary, between the dates of 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION Freedom of Information Act 2014 1. Correspondence sent and received by the Minister, related to the EU Digital Markets Act, from any of the following (or agents or firms

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I am seeking • Any emails, letters, correspondence, notes, memos and meeting minutes sent in connection to the Minister Burke meeting with Amazon Web Services in March 2025. Any follow-up emails or correspondence between the minister and Amazon officials after the meeting and any correspondence detailing future meetings.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I wish to make a request for records held by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment under the Freedom of Information Act. The records are: Letter sent by Teva Pharmaceuticals to the department, between May 1st 2025 and 31st Aug 2025, according to the lobbying register www.lobbying.ie/return/130874/teva-pharmaceuticals-ireland

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I am making this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I seek access to all records held by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and its SOLVIT Ireland unit relating to SOLVIT case 4585/25/IE, including but not limited to: Scope of Request: 1. All internal correspondence (emails, memos, meeting notes, file comments) within SOLVIT Ireland concerning case 4585/25/IE. 2. All correspondence with external parties, including: • SOLVIT Latvia • Latvian authorities • Any other EU institution involved in this case 3. All case file notes and internal legal assessments, including: • Legal basis for closure • Interpretation of Directive 2004/38/EC in this case

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act The application is for all correspondence received by the Assistant Secretary from Eli Lilly or its representatives since January 1, 2025 The application should include, but not be limited to, the records related to this return on the Lobbying Register: www.lobbying.ie/return/131682/eli-lilly-and-company

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I am seeking • Any emails, letters, correspondence, notes, memos and meeting minutes sent in connection to the Minister Burke meeting with Google in March 2025 • Any follow-up emails or correspondence between the minister and Google officials after the meeting and any correspondence detailing future meetings.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: An email from named staff to the minister on behalf of Cooley Distillery outlining concerns around the potential for Irish whiskey

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I would like to request information on the deal announced by enterprise ireland with regards to Fenergo on the 8th of July for €100 million

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act, I wish to apply for the following records I believe are held by this office: All records relating to interactions between senior leadership (Assistant Secretaries) in this department with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. (OpenAI), including but not limited to correspondence, meeting notes, meeting minutes, memos, aide memoires, presentation, briefings and information prepared for or received in connection with briefings. The timeframe I am looking at is from January 1, 2025 to date.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act, I wish to apply for the following records I believe are held by this office: All records relating to virtual meetings that took place between the Head of the AI and Digital Regulation Unit in this department with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. (OpenAI), including but not limited to correspondence, meeting notes, meeting minutes, memos, aide

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: Director General National AI Office I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 30/9/2025.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Enterprise dated between January 1, 2025, and the date of this request: • All correspondence between the offices of the department’s ministers and social media platform owners (including Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and X), and mobile network providers (including Vodafone, Three, Eir, Sky, Virgin and 48), regarding digital age restrictions, age verification technology and protections for young people using social media. Records of all briefing documents and reports provided to ministers about smartphone use for young people.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I am making a Freedom of Information request for records related to contacts with tech companies. I am seeking the following records: • Copies of all correspondence between Minister Peter Burke and representatives of Meta, Apple, and Intel. • Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Burke and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 12/6/2025 to 2/9/2025.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I wish to make a request for records held by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment under the Freedom of Information Act. The records are: Meeting minutes and related letters and briefing notes related to meetings held between the department and OpenAI in January and March this year. According to the lobbying register www.lobbying.ie/return/127428/openai-ireland-ltd

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to the following information and records held by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (including the Minister’s Private Office) for 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2020 relating to Brian Wright and the withdrawal of animal cruelty charges in early 2020: + All correspondence referencing 'Named Person' between the Minister/Private Office and DAFM, or with third parties. + A copy of the letter Humphreys passed to DAFM circa 29 January 2020, plus any notes/ memos. + Diary entries/meeting logs and briefing notes prepared for the Minister regarding this case or related media queries.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under FOI law I would like the following records. 1. Copies of any records containing grievances or copies of exit interviews that current or former CEA staff, including gardai, have made over employment conditions and the management of the Corporate Enforcement Authority since January 2024 to date. 2. A copy of all correspondence between the Department and the CEA of its staffing issues relating to garda recruitment, retention and reassignments from January 2024 to date.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 Please can you furnish us with records held by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to the design, development, testing, and compliance assessment of the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) portal, specifically in relation to digital accessibility standards and the Department’s obligations under S.I. No. 358/2020 (European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020); including but not limited to the Accessibility Statement published or drafted for EPOS in accordance with S.I. No. 358/2020.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I am writing to request access to records held by the Department of Enterprise under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. OpenAI Ireland has reported meeting virtually with department officials, www.lobbying.ie/return/127428/openai-ireland-ltd once in January and once in April, to discuss the implementation of the AI Act and the latest draft of the GPAI Code of Practice. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details:

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking copies of the following records: Correspondence (any emails, messages, letters, minutes of related meetings, briefing notes, etc) related to the lobbying activity by OpenAI Ireland Ltd outlined here: www.lobbying.ie/return/127428/openai-ireland-ltd

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records- A copy of all submissions made to The Department of Public Expenditure & Reform as part of the National Development Plan review.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held referring or relating to the setting of salary level for the CEO of Fáilte Ireland. - a copy of any correspondence between the department and Fáilte Ireland with regard to the above. - a copy of any correspondence between the department and DPER with regard to the above.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act 2014, I would like to request the following: - Emails, briefing notes, minutes or any other records of discussions held related to this lobbying return: www.lobbying.ie/return/125135/q4pr - Emails, briefing notes, minutes or any other records of discussions held related to this lobbying return: www.lobbying.ie/return/105485/digital-infrastructure-ireland This request relates to the DETE Ministers and DETE DPOs listed in the above lobbying returns. Records are being sought that fall within the respective timeframes specified in each lobbying return.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records from 1 January 2025: 1. The latest update, memo, options paper or briefing paper prepared about any risk incidents or high-priority risk associated with the Insolvency Payments Scheme as discussed at the department's risk or audit committees; The Risk Function agreed to liaise with the Policy Unit to consider any potential regulatory concerns. briefings, reports for the committee or senior management (Ass SecGen and above) 2. The latest update, memo, options paper or briefing paper prepared for any of the following risks in the department's risk register: Risk 00004-25; Risk 00033-24:

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am requesting access to all submissions received by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment or its Economic Migration Policy Unit in relation to the review of the Critical Skills Occupations List and/or the Ineligible Occupations List, specifically concerning the occupation of 'Pharmacist' (Standard Occupational Classification code SOC-3. 2217). Submissions from or on behalf of the Irish Pharmacy Union are of particular interest, but all relevant submissions from other representative bodies or stakeholders concerning pharmacists during the specified period are also sought. This request pertains to submissions made during the review periods that led to the official inclusion of pharmacists on the Critical Skills Occupations List in June 2022. Therefore, please provide records from August 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, or any other relevant period immediately preceding this announcement that informed the decision.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Request the following records: Documents relating to the department's requests for feedback on public information on the UPC referendum to business representative bodies, professional bodies and state agencies and the responses received from those agencies.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records from 1 June 2025-present about the following :

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I am making a combined request under Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and Articles 12–15 of the GDPR for all records concerning the governance, funding, contractual arrangements, and data processing of the Back for Business, Going for Growth, and ACORNS programmes. This request is being made simultaneously to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Enterprise Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and I am copying the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General for transparency, oversight, and coordination. These programmes are presented to the public with State logos, endorsements, and ministerial promotion, yet are operated by an unincorporated sole trader, Paula Fitzsimons / Fitzsimons Consulting. DETE and other State bodies cannot simultaneously present these programmes as State-backed while claiming they are “private” when it suits. This dual representation creates a reasonable expectation that they are subject to public sector transparency, FOI, and GDPR obligations.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any correspondence or communication between Minister Burke and Michael O'Leary (of Ryanair) in the period 1 Jan 2025 to date.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Data relating to the numbers and kinds of employment permits granted/rejected under the Employment Permits Act 2024, including Seasonal Employment Permits, between 2 September 2024 and 1 August 2025. I would like to have the nationalities, ages and employment sector of those applying for a permit included in this dataset.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held by the minister or the sec-gen with regard to the resignation of Michael Carey from the board of Enterprise Ireland.

Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

I would like to request, under Freedom of Information legislation, any and all correspondence between the Department and the