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Department of Finance

FOI Requests — 1,809 records (page 29 of 37)

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    Request Reference 23- 0133
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    A. Any records concerning how the process by which third parties could buy residential mortgages, came into being under the supervision and with the imprimatur of the Department of Finance and B. More particularly, any documentation regarding the agreed process by which any claim referring to the transfer of these financial contracts can be independently verified by or on behalf of the State and its Agents, i.e. Revenue Commissioners etc. In short and in plain language I am seeking as per above any records regarding the process by which these transactions (other than the claims of the contracting parties) can be verified, if such provision exists. C. Any other available records within your purview, which is connected to the basis for this request.

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    Request Reference 23- 0135
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    I wish to request records in the past 5 years of Legal fees paid by the Department of Finance in utilising legal firms and consultancy firms to consult on and answer FOI requests and appeals of FOI requests including appeals to the Office of the Information Commissioner.

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    Request Reference 23- 0137
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Copies of any submissions, briefings, memos, or other such high-level documents prepared for the minister or the secretary general with regard to the most recent sale of state shares in AIB. This request to cover the period 1 June 2023 to date.

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    Request Reference 23- 0139
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Please can you send to me in electronic format, preferably on excel sheets, a full copy of the department’s general ledger for 2020-2022. The information should include all items and details from which the department completed its Annual Appropriation Accounts for the years ending 2020-2022. If the department finds it preferable, on line access to readable-only information will satisfy this request.

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    Request Reference 23- 0141
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Finance

    I would like to know how much all Government Departments collectively spent on advertising through the various forms of media available in the State in 2022 (or the closest previous, non-Covid year). I would like to see the total amount broken down by media type, i.e.: Television Radio Print Online In relation to the total spend on radio advertising, I would like to know the breakdown of that figure by: RTE Radio Other National Radio Local Commercial Radio

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    Request Reference 23- 0143
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any correspondence between Owen Keegan, chief executive of Dublin City Council, and Minister McGrath/departmental officials dated between January 1st, 2023 and July 20, 2023.

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    Request Reference 23- 0145 23- Journalist Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking a copy of the following Ministerial Part-Granted 0146 submissions (FOI Request 23-0124 refers): - Project Panda - IFAC Paper on Corporation Tax Concentration - IBRC Commission of Investigation – Costs - BORIS project costs for the CBI - Investment in Electricity Grid - Hosting of Europa League Final 2024 - Flat rate expenses overview - Submission for information in respect of the RZLT
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The application is for any correspondence received by the department from NAMA at Assistant Secretary level or higher between January 1, 2023 and March 31 2023

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    Request Reference 23- 0147 23- Journalist I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Granted 0148 • Copies of all the minutes of meetings between Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and the following financial institutions in 2023: - Bank of Ireland - AIB - Permanent TSB - Mars - Pepper • Copies of all correspondence between Mr McGrath and the above listed financial institutions since the meetings took place (Bank of Ireland, AIB, Permanent TSB in March 2023; Mars and Pepper in April 2023) The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    All documents including correspondence, memos and briefings notes dated December 2022 to July 2023 between Minister Michael McGrath and Des Carville regarding NAMAs sale of its 20% equity stake in the Poolbeg SDZ to Oaktree Capital/Johnny Ronan Group

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    Request Reference 23- 0149
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records between Michael McGrath and NAMA concerning a meeting held on January 31, 2023.

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    Request Reference 23- 0152
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    • The department's observations on the District Heating Steering Group Report (as referenced in Item 34 of the Climate Action Plan 2023 Q2 Progress Update Report) • Emails (including attachments), meeting minutes, observations, memos, and briefing records held by department from Assistant Principal Officer level and above regarding district heating from 1 October 2022 to present

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    Request Reference 23- 0154
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records between Michael McGrath and the Irish Distillers concerning a meeting held on March 27, 2023.

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    Request Reference 23- 0156 23- Journalist Records of all correspondence in the form of emails, reports, submissions, Refused 0157 meeting minutes/agendas, between the secretary general division of the Department of Finance, and any property industry lobbying groups, including but not limited to Irish Institutional Property, the Construction Industry Federation, Property Industry Ireland, and Irish Property Owners Association, in relation to Budget 2024 within the timeframe of 01/05/2023 to the present.
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    • Any correspondence between the Minister or officials at the department limited to PO and above and representatives of Allied Irish Banks, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and/or the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (note that I am seeking correspondence between the Minister or department and any one of the banks or BPFI, rather than correspondence between all four). • Minutes or notes taken at any meetings between officials at the department limited to PO and above and representatives of Allied Irish Banks, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and/or the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (note that I am seeking records of meetings where representatives from any one of the banks or BPFI were present, rather than meetings where all four were present), as well as any briefings prepared for such a meeting and any follow-up correspondence arising from any such meeting. • Any briefings prepared for the minister on Allied Irish Banks, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB and/or the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland, the bank levy or interest rates.

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    Request Reference 23- 0158 23- Other copies of any briefings, submissions, memos, or other such high-level Granted 0159 documents prepared for either the Minister or the Secretary-General with regard to the technical glitch involving Bank of Ireland (which led to long queues at ATM machines and subsequent policing operations).
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    • Any briefing documents or memos prepared for the Minister and held by the department regarding the potential introduction of the third rate of income tax as referenced in the Minister for Finance's budget speech last year. • Copies of any emails in which the issue of a third rate of income tax is discussed with officials in Revenue.

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    Request Reference 23- 0162
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, may I seek records of pre-budget submissions the department/Minister received in advance of Budget 2024 that reference any of the following terms: ‘Gaeltacht’, ‘Irish language’, ‘Gaeilge’, ‘Údarás na Gaeltachta’, ‘Roinn na Gaeltachta’ and the ‘20 year strategy for the Irish language along with any pre-budget submissions made by Údarás na Gaeltachta, Roinn na Gaeltachta, TG4, Conradh na Gaeilge, Gael Linn or Foras na Gaeilge.

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    Request Reference 24-0101 24-0118 Other Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of records relating to Part-Granted 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. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original format. If you feel that the request is too broad, or that it may not be possible to respond to this request in a reasonable time, please contact me at this email address and inform me of how I can refine my request.
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    Department of Finance

    “All minutes of the Domestic Standing Group from July 2007 to July 2008 and all documents/submissions or reports prepared for the group or reports it produced during this time. I understand the Department of Finance was a member of this group and some of this material may previously have been provided to the Oireachtas Banking Enquiry. I am seeking the records in electronic form’’.

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    Request Reference 24-0123 24-0126 Journalist Correspondence from the Central Bank of Ireland to the Department seeking powers to wind up e- Refused money firms, as reported here https://www.businesspost.ie/tech-news/central-bank-seeks-power- to-wind-up-ailing-e-money-firms/
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    Department of Finance

    Any correspondence between the Central Bank of Ireland and the Department of Finance regarding PIPO Europe Limited - Any correspondence between the Department of Finance and the Central Bank of Ireland regarding Bytedance or PIPO Europe Limited - Any documents or internal correspondence related to a license application by PIPO Europe Limited The time frame for this request is 1 January 2023 to 1 April 2023.

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    Request Reference 24-0127 24-0138 Journalist Any correspondence and meeting minutes between the department and An Post regarding An Post Part-Granted Money services, between Sep 1 2023 and May 7 2024.
    Requester Type 1) Copy of all receipts relating to flights to the US for Minister McGrath in January 2024 2) Copy of all receipts relating to flights to any Departmental officials that travelled with Minister McGrath to the US in January 2024 3) Copy of all receipts relating to Hotel Accommodation for Minister McGrath visit to the US in January 2024 4) Copy of all receipts relating to Hotel Accommodation for Departmental Officials that travelled with Minister McGrath to the US in January 2024 5) Copy of all receipts relating to Transport costs eg Trains Journeys, Car Hire etc while in the US related to either Minister or Departmental officials in January 2024 6) As of end of business of 19 April 2024 are the Department of Finance still awaiting any invoices from DFA arising from the trip; if so, please name of the expenses which have yet to be paid for by this Department
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0165 24-0166 Journalist Records of correspondence, reports and memos, meetings and meeting notes between the Part-Granted Minister’s office/Minister of State’s office and Aer Lingus regarding capacity, infrastructure and planning at Dublin Airport, and taxation policies.
    Requester Type I would like to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to the following information/records: • the letter(s) referenced in this entry in the lobbying register from Aer Lingus • any briefing materials prepared for the Minister related to either Aer Lingus's correspondence, or the EU Taxation Directive, since January 1, 2024 • minutes/notes/speaking notes from any meeting between the minister for finance and Aer Lingus since January 1, 2024 • minutes/notes/speaking notes from any meeting between Kevin Barrett and Aer Lingus since January 1, 2024
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0170
    Requester Type Records of correspondence, letters, emails, text messages, reports and memos, meetings, meeting minutes, and the like between the Minister’s office/Minister of State’s office and representatives on behalf of the Federation of Irish Sport regarding taxation, excise and tax relief for sporting bodies and
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0175 Oireachtas 1. All correspondence between officials within the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Granted Officer and above regarding the Removal of benefit-in-kind charge from employer contributions to PRSAs and PEPPs (provided for in Section 22 of Finance Act 2022) between 1st January 2024 and 19th May 2024; 2. All correspondence between the Minister for Finance and officials within the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding the Removal of benefit-in-kind charge from employer contributions to PRSAs and PEPPs (provided for in Section 22 of Finance Act 2022) between 1st January 2024 and 19th May 2024; 3. All correspondence between officials within the Department of Social Protection at the level of Principal Officer and above and officials within the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding the Removal of benefit-in-kind charge from employer contributions to PRSAs and PEPPs (provided for in Section 22 of Finance Act 2022) between 1st January 2024 and 19th May 2024; 4. All correspondence between officials within the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above and the Office of Revenue Commissioners at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding the Removal of benefit-in-kind charge from employer contributions to PRSAs and PEPPs (provided for in Section 22 of Finance Act 2022) between 1st January 2024 and 19th May 2024; 5. All correspondence between the Minister for Finance and the Office of the Revenue Commissioners at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding the Removal of benefit-in-kind charge from employer contributions to PRSAs and PEPPs (provided for in Section 22 of Finance Act 2022) between 1st January 2024 and 19th May 2024; 6. All minutes of meetings Commissioners regarding the Removal of benefit-in-kind charge from employer contributions to PRSAs and PEPPs (provided for in Section 22 of Finance Act 2022) between 1st January 2024 and 19th May 2024.
    Requester Type their associated donors, sponsors, etc.
    Department of Finance
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    Request Reference 24-0177 24-0180 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Part-Granted Minister for Finance through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-05-2024 - 31-05-2024.
    Requester Type All minutes/briefing notes/correspondence/documentation related to a meeting between the Irish Association of Investment Managers and Michael McGrath, the Minister for Finance, per the lobbying register here
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0181 24-0183 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and Part-Granted attached documents: - Proposal for a review of anti-money laundering measures relating to Politically Exposed Persons - Department of Finance Economic Insights - Volume 2 2024 - IBRC - Estimated Liquidation Outcome - Obs on the Draft Memo for the Government Regarding Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 Report Stage Amendments - Report on the availability, composition and flow of finance for residential development. - 2023 Annual Report of the Tax Appeals Commission I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 - 4/6/24
    Requester Type I attach a letter received by me from the Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Neale Richmond TD on 28 May 2024. This correspondence was on the subject of thatch insurance and the problems of obtaining it. In the last paragraph of Page 1 of this letter, the Minister makes the following statement. "She outlined that the Government has not said that Solvency II is preventing interventions in the market, but rather that the interventions proposed would not have the desired effect." I would like to request any and all documents, reports, calculations or analysis, correspondence, emails, memoranda, file notes or records of any kind related to the "interventions proposed" which the Minister and department studied and considered in order to reach the stated conclusion that they would not have the "desired effect". I would also like to receive any documentation which defines "desired effect" and what that outcome means as far as the Minister / Department of Finance is concerned. I am happy to receive your response electronically in PDF format.
    Department of Finance

    Refused

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    Request Reference 24-0184 24-0185 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and Part-Granted attached documents: - Restrictive Measures concerning Mali (No.2) 2024 - Retail Sales Index March 2024 - Access to Cash Bill – Pre-Legislative Scrutiny Report and Amendments - Update on Corporation Tax Receipts and Payments Data - RZLT: Ongoing policy matters for consideration
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Proposed increase of Housing Finance Agency’s Guaranteed Notes programme - AIB Directed Buyback - - The Letta Report – Future of the Single Market - Monthly Housing Update April 2024
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0186 24-0189 Other I am requesting under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 all correspondence, documents, briefing Part-Granted notes, etc relating to the Minister for Finance's decision not to renew the copyright of the Irish national anthem "Amhrán na bhFiann" which lapsed in 2012. Reason: I am researching a peer- reviewed scholarly book on the Irish national anthem.
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act, I wish to ask for the below records concerning changes to PRSA in the Finance Bill/Act 2022 which means employer contributions to PRSAs are no longer subject to BIK. Some within Revenue have raised concerns about the potential ramifications of the changes and taxation loopholes created. Time period: 1 May 2024-present. • Revenue chairman Niall Cody confirmed to the Oireachtas finance committee last month that he asked Revenue’s pension team to examine the data on what has happened since the legislative changes and held a meeting with them. “I would be concerned about some practices". Mr Cody said that concerns have since been shared with the Department of Finance. The Department has confirmed that it received a document/paper from Revenue in recent weeks. Please provide a copy of any records shared with the Department in this regard. • Please provide any subsequent internal Departmental records created following received of the records from Revenue, including: o Briefings, reports and/or memos for senior management and/or board level and/or ministerial level on the above; o Minutes of any meetings, briefings for the meetings; and any documents or presentations presented or shared during the meeting
    Department of Finance

    Refused

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    Request Reference 24-0190 24-0192 Journalist In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to Granted the following records/details: – Monthly Housing Updates for April, May and June sent to the Minister for Finance by the Department of Finance's Budget & Economics Division
    Requester Type Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking all written communications in the Department of Finance from March 1st to June 18th, 2024, in relation to executive remuneration at AIB.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0193 24-0194 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Acts I would like to request a copy of the Refused Ministerial Briefing prepared for the new Minister for Finance Jack Chambers.
    Requester Type Under the FOI Act, I am seeking a record of the following: a) The total number of car parking spaces currently available to staff of your public body in the Dublin City Council area. b) the number of car parking spaces currently owned by your public body in the Dublin City Council area. c) the number of car parking spaces currently leased by your public body in the Dublin City Council area. d) the number of car parking spaces currently provided to your public body by the OPW in the Dublin City Council area.
    Department of Finance

    Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0195 24-0196 Journalist A list/record of all submissions made to the Minister or Ministers of State at your Department (if Refused applicable) using the e-submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 Jan 2024 to the date of receipt of this request.
    Requester Type Copy of briefing material prepared for by the Department of Finance for the new Minister for Finance on his appointment
    Department of Finance

    Refused

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    Request Reference 24-0197 24-0198 Journalist A copy of the ministerial briefing document prepared by officials and any related notes presented to Refused Minister Jack Chambers upon taking office.
    Requester Type All correspondence between any of minister for finance Michael McGrath; his special advisor Grant Sweetnam or sec gen John Hogan and any of housing minister Darragh O'Brien; his special advisors Ciara Shaugnessy and Kevin Dillon or sec gen Graham Doyle on the topic of housing targets.
    Department of Finance

    Refused

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    Request Reference 24-0199 24-0200 Journalist A copy of any submissions, or other such high-level documents, prepared for either the Secretary Part-Granted General or Minister with regard to the most recent sale of the state's stake in AIB (the 26 June announcement).
    Requester Type All emails, correspondence, briefing notes, memos, agenda and minutes relating to a meeting between Michael McGrath and the CEO of Bauer Media on March 5th, 2024
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0201 24-0202 Journalist All correspondence between Minister Jack Chambers and Minister Paschal Donohoe, dated between Refused June 25th 2024 and July 1st, 2024
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Finance through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-06-2024 - 30-06-2024.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0203 24-0204 Journalist All correspondence between John Hogan, secretary general at DFIN, and David Moloney, secretary Refused general at DPER, dated between April 1st, 2024 and June 29th, 2024.
    Requester Type All correspondence between John Hogan, secretary general, and Minister Jack Chambers, dated between June 25th, 2024 and June 29th, 2024
    Department of Finance

    Refused

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    Request Reference 24-0205 24-0206 Journalist Copies of all briefing material prepared for the new Minister for Finance Jack Chambers. Refused
    Requester Type I am requesting, under the Freedom of Information Act, copies of all documents (including notes, briefing documents, text messages, WhatsApp, Signal messages and emails etc) relating to Matheson's lobbying of the Minister (including via his officials) between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024 around the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation.
    Department of Finance

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    Request Reference 24-0207 24-0208 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and Part-Granted attached documents: - Access to Cash Bill - ECB Consultation letter - Restrictive Measures concerning Cyber-Attacks 2024 - Restrictive Measures concerning Ukraine (No.5) 2024 - Monthly Estimates of Payroll Employees March 2024 - Update on VAT in the Digital Age - Obs on the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) - (Amendment) Bill 2024 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 - 8/7/24.
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Publication of report on the availability, composition and flow of finance for residential development - Report of the Housing Commission - summary and analysis - Extension of Rent Pressure Zone - European Commission Spring Economic Forecast - Monthly Housing Update May 2024 - Monthly Unemployment April 2024 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 - 8/7/24.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0209
    Requester Type Meeting minutes and related emails in relation to meeting between Neale Richmond and Saffery regarding Section 481A digital gaming tax. Further details of the meeting are outlined on the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/112383/saffery
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0211 24-0212 Journalist 1. Any briefings for the minister for finance on the impact of new EU fiscal rules and the forthcoming Part-Granted submission of a medium-term fiscal framework will have on domestic Irish budgetary policy, from January 2024 to now. 2. Any internal department briefings prepared for the Minister for Finance on how non-core and temporary spending allocations will have to be managed for future budgets in light of new fiscal rules, from January 2024 to now. 3. Any internal department briefings for the Minister for Finance on unwinding temporary/once off spending measures, and the impact on broader budget policy going forward, from January 2024 to now.
    Requester Type The handover briefing prepared for Jack Chambers as he took over Finance role from Michael McGrath
    Department of Finance

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    Request Reference 24-0213 24-0214 Journalist The application is for any briefing papers supplied to the new Minister, Mr Chambers, on the Refused occasion of his appointment in June.
    Requester Type Memos, briefing documents, minutes of meetings and emails between Department officials and the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath which relate to the Flat-Rate Farmers VAT Refund Order between 1 February 2024 and 3 June 2024.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0215 24-0216 Journalist I wish to receive copies of the following records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to cover Part-Granted the period 1 January 2023 to present: • All records related to lobbying on the subject of the Gambling Regulation Bill from representatives of the BoyleSports as referenced in this lobbying record such as letters, minutes, meeting notes, transcripts of virtual meetings, briefing papers or copies of presentations (excluding correspondence about setting up any meetings); • Records of any follow-up action taken on the specific issues raised by BoyleSports (e.g. correspondence with the lobbying entity, minutes of follow-up meetings, any internal reports, memos, briefings, assessments, etc but excluding correspondence about setting up any meetings)
    Requester Type Any correspondence containing advice, or lobbying, between the Department of Finance and any other state or non-state entity, and/or within the Department of Finance, in relation to the selloff of the Irish state's ownership of shares of Allied Irish Bank within the timeframe of 01/01/2024 to the present.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0217 24-0218 Journalist In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to Part-Granted the following records/details: Final drafts of all submissions sent to the Minister for Finance by the department's shareholding and financial advisory division between June 25 and July 5.
    Requester Type I wish to receive copies of the following records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to cover the period 1 January 2023 to present: • All records related to lobbying on the subject of the Gambling Regulation Bill from representatives of Flutter as referenced in this lobbying record such as letters, minutes, meeting notes, transcripts of virtual meetings, briefing papers or copies of presentations (excluding correspondence about setting up any meetings); • Records of any follow-up action taken on the specific issues raised by Flutter (e.g. correspondence with the lobbying entity, minutes of follow-up meetings, any internal reports, memos, briefings, assessments, etc but excluding correspondence about setting up any meetings)
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0219 24-0220 Journalist Saffery has reported meeting with Neale Richmond to discuss the current operation of the digital Part-Granted gaming tax credit (S.481A). 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 Saffery from May 1 to date – all briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the July 4 meeting between the parties – minutes for the meeting – records of all material presented at the meeting
    Requester Type In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: final drafts of all submissions sent to the Minister for Finance by the department's budget & economics division between June 25 and July 5.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0221 24-0222 Other All documents received and sent by the Department from other Government Departments and Withdrawn stakeholders involved in the Cork Event Centre from 1 April 2024 to 25th July 2024 including any memos for all Ministers
    Requester Type I would like to request any briefing documents prepared by the Department of Finance - Insurance Unit for Minister of State Neale Richmond covering thatch property insurance for the period from him taking office to date. I am happy to receive your response electronically in PDF format.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0223 24-0225 Journalist Minutes of the meeting that took place between Michael McGrath, the minister for finance and Granted Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry that occurred between May 1 and 31 August 2024. Any briefing notes prepared for the minister in preparation for the above meeting Please find details of the meeting on the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/112373/athlone-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Monthly Housing update for June - Monthly Housing update for July I wish for my request to cover the period: 1.6.24 – 26.7.24
    Department of Finance

    Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0226 24-0227 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and Part-Granted attached documents: - Memorandum for Information - Review of anti-money laundering measures relating to politically exposed persons. - Update on the review of anti-money laundering measures relating to Politically Exposed Persons - Draft Memo for Government with counter motion for Private Members’ Business on 9% VAT for tourism and hospitality - Gambling Regulation Bill- response to letter from Minister Browne
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Monthly Unemployment May 2024 - Balance of Payments Q1 2024 - Census 2022 and future housing demand - Retail Sales Index May 2024
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0228 24-0229 Journalist In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to Granted the following records/details: – the monthly housing update for July sent to the Minister for Finance by the Department of Finance's Budget & Economics Division
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Finance through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-07-2024 - 31-07-2024.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0230 24-0231 Journalist Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following ministerial submissions (reference Part-Granted numbers taken from FOI Request 24-0196: 70. Request from Road Safety Authority re Copyright 215. Review of Department of Finance Role in Domestic Implementation of Sanctions 249. RZLT: Ongoing policy matters for consideration 383. Obs re draft memo - Acceptance of a gift to the Irish Coast Guards 424. Public Appointments Service (PAS) NTMA Board appointment process 481. Information Update: Insurance for Motorcycle Racing 527. Update on Apple case timing and note on Escrow Fund I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
    Requester Type I would like to request all documents held by the department which address the issue of the effectiveness of our efforts to implement sanctions against Russia introduced in the wake of the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. I would like this request to cover documents produced internally and received from third parties.
    Department of Finance

    Withdrawn

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    Request Reference 24-0232
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Population Ageing and the Public Finances in Ireland - Goods Exports and Imports April 2024 - Household Savings Rate Quarter 1 2024
    Department of Finance

    Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0233 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and Part-Granted attached documents: - Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund- Report Stage Commitments- Letter to NTMA CEO - Minister's Response to Central Bank Consumer Protection Code Consultation - Central Bank Financial Stability Review I 2024 - Memo for Government on the NTMA and Apple Escrow Fund Annual Report and Accounts 2023 - Update on Apple case timing and note on Escrow Fund - Mortgage Interest Rates Cap Bill I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 - 31/7/24
    Requester Type I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 - 31/7/24
    Department of Finance
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    Request Reference 24-0234 24-0236 Journalist A copy of all 18 submissions received by The Department as part of its consultation on the future of Withdrawn the bank levy.
    Requester Type A copy of the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) review, submitted to the Minister for Finance by Mr Donal De Butleir in July 2024.
    Department of Finance

    Refused

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    Request Reference 24-0237
    Requester Type A copy of all the monthly housing updates prepared for the minister in the period 1 Jan 2024 to date.
    Department of Finance

    Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0238
    Requester Type 1. A year-by-year breakdown of the number of staff in the Department who work in communications and press between the period 2019 and 2024 and the salaries of each staff member. 2. A list of the publicity, marketing or advertising campaigns conducted in the last 12 months, the frequency and duration of these campaigns, the purpose of these campaigns, the cost of these campaigns, and the agencies that conducted these campaigns 3. A copy of the value for money analyses of these campaigns 4. Any other available analyses of the success or otherwise of these campaigns.
    Department of Finance

    Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0239
    Requester Type • Copies of any submissions, briefings, memos, or other such high-level documents prepared for the minister or the secretary general with regard to the state's holding in AIB, the sale of its holding in the bank, and/or any materials prepared for the minister or secretary general that make reference to
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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