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    Request Reference 25-0249
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Finance through the e-submissions channel from 01-07-2025 - 31-07-2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0250
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    All documents regarding the reclaiming and sale of the freehold interests which the Minister of Finance sanctioned of the 1.17 hectares of reclaimed foreshore at Greencastle Harbour to Donegal County Council… I think it was done in the early 90s. Also, a copy of the Deed of Conveyance signed and sealed on behalf of the Minister of Finance and all documents attached to this.

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    Request Reference 25-0251
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    I refer to the Interdepartmental committee on sound efficient management ICSEM for short. That committee functioned between 1999 and 2006. It was the product of Reg 2064/97. Request for access to a comprehensive set of the minutes.

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    Request Reference 25-0252
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Details of itinerary and expenses, travel costs and accommodation and related details, for Minister of State visit to Stockholm in January 2024 as reported https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41311471.html - I am also seeking the original invitation and related correspondence to the decision for the Minister of State to attend

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    Request Reference 25-0253
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    o Documents, including minutes of meetings and correspondence (including emails and attachments) involving the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Health and/or Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding capital funding and The National Development Plan for the Department of Health, for the period 1 April to 22 July 2025. o Documents, including minutes of meetings, notes, memos, and correspondence (including emails and attachments) involving officials at PO level and above, between the Department of Finance and their counterparts in the Department of Health and/or Department Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding the Health allocation announced in the Summer Economic Statement 2025, for the period 1 April to 22 July 2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0254
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Access to the following records relating to the Minister for Finance's decision to remove the poultry broiler sector from the VAT Flat Rate Addition scheme (announced June 2025): Core Decision Documentation: 1. The complete advice/Report provided by Revenue Commissioners to the Minister that led to the decision to exercise powers under section 86A of the VAT Consolidation Act 2010 2. All records and supporting data, calculations, and analysis demonstrating "overcompensation" in the poultry sector 3. The 2018 Investigation Report referenced in the public announcement 4. Records of the "re-examination over the last 18 months" mentioned in the Department's statement Legal and Compliance Records: 5. Legal advice regarding EU VAT Directive compliance obligations 6. Records of the assessment of risks regarding potential EU infringement proceedings 7. Records of any analysis of Ireland's obligations to prevent systematic overcompensation under EU law Policy Development Records: 8. Ministerial briefings and submissions recommending the sector's removal 9. Correspondence and meeting notes between the Department of Finance and Revenue Commissioners regarding this decision (January 2023 - August 2025) and records of any correspondence/meeting notes with the Department of the Taoiseach 10. Records of all consultations/meetings/correspondence with affected industry representatives (including the IFA and processors representatives) prior to the decision announcement Comparative Analysis Records: 11. All analysis of why the poultry sector was selected for removal whilst other agricultural sectors remain in the scheme 12. Assessment of similar overcompensation risks in other sectors covered by the flat-rate scheme Transfer Pricing and Structural Analysis Records:

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    Department of Finance

    13. Records examining artificial price inflation in feed costs and its impact on VAT calculations (in all agricultural sectors) 14. Analysis of vertically integrated agricultural structures and their compliance with transfer pricing principles 15. Assessment of whether current flat-rate scheme implementation contravenes Halifax/ Pendragon anti-avoidance principles EU Monitoring and State Aid Records: 16. All correspondence with, meetings, or monitoring by the European Commission (in particular DG TAXUD and DG COMP) regarding Ireland's flat-rate scheme implementation 17. Any state aid assessments or complaints relating to systematic overcompensation in agriculture 18. Records regarding Ireland's compliance with Article 80 of VAT Directive 2006/112/EC

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    Request Reference 25-0255
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Access to any records held by the Department of Finance concerning the collection, policy, evaluation, oversight, or statistical reporting on Irish financial accounts and assets held by persons or entities who are tax resident of other jurisdictions. This includes: • Briefings, reports, statistics, memoranda, and correspondence relating to Irish financial account classified as non-Irish tax residents; • Any country-level breakdowns or analysis of account ownership bases on declared or determined tax residency. • Any legal or policy documents reviewing the basis for such data collection or implications for financial regulation and sovereignty; • Internal assessments of operational, regulatory, or privacy considerations. This request excluded data exchanged with foreign governments and is confined to material gathered or analysed by the Department or its agencies.

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    Request Reference 25-0256
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    All records, including but not limited to reports, advice, analysis, correspondence (internal and external), surveys, data, memoranda, statistics, briefing papers, policy papers, reviews, or any similar material relating to: 1. The implementation, operation, analysis, or legal evaluation of the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in the Irish jurisdiction; and/or 2. The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) signed between Ireland and the United States to implement FATCA. This request includes, but is not limited to: •Communications with or regarding the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or U.S. Department of the Treasury •Internal assessments or legal advice concerning data protection, privacy, sovereignty, or compliance impacts •Statistics or reports on reporting by Irish financial institutions under FATCA •Reviews or consultations on FATCA’s effect on Irish residents or financial institutions •Details of any other similar documents you are aware of and who holds such documentation

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    Request Reference 25-0257
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Any records held by the Department of Finance relating to the 1951 U.S.-Ireland Estate Tax Treaty (Treaty Series No.8 of 1951), including but not limited to: • Treaty negotiation notes or correspondence with U.S. counterparts • Briefing papers or legal memos discussing the treaty’s purpose and implementation • Communications with the Revenue Commissioners or Department of Foreign Affairs about its interpretation • Policy discussions, legal reviews, or any related archival records from 1947 to present

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    Request Reference 25-0258
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    All records related to this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/126426/citi Please search private emails, phones and messaging services where relevant.

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    Request Reference 25-0259
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - PQ Query - Approve the issue of response below to Ceann Comhairle - ESRI Quarterly Economic Commentary – Summer 2025 - Home Building Finance Ireland Section 24 Review - A Decomposition of Economic Activity linked to Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Ireland paper - Project Viking IX - Post Enactment Scrutiny Report - Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Act 2024 - Commencement of Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Act 2025 from 1/1/2025 - 30/7/2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0260
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    A copy of any briefings, memos, submissions, reports, Q&As or other such high-level documents prepared for the Minister or the Secretary General with regard to the loss of €5 million by the NTMA in a phishing scam.

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    Request Reference 25-0261
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The following esubs (based on a list released under FOI 25-0219, which is attached for ease of reference) - Entry, exit and evolution of productivity across firms in Ireland - RZLT Update - External risks to the Irish economy - ESB and Housing Targets to 2030 - 2025 Letter to Chief Executive NTMA re Banking Unit costs

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    Department of Finance

    - Update on Commercial Real Estate Q1 2025 - Update from Insurance Ireland on Storm Éowyn - Update on Developments relating to EU Restrictive Measures on Russia - Activation of the National Escape Clause - Briefing Note on Insurance Reform to the Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness - Restrictive Measures concerning Russia (No.2) 2025 - Irish Banking Culture Board (IBCB) – Options for Future - Memo for Information - Report on the Sustainable Funding Options for the LDA

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    Request Reference 25-0262
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any emails, letters, correspondence sent between Eir and Paschal Donohoe since January. Any emails, letters, correspondence, notes, memos and meeting minutes sent in connection to the minister meeting with Xavier Neill in 2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0263
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Records from June 2025-present about the following Parliamentary Question from Pearse Doherty - https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-06-25/48/ : 1. All correspondence between the Department and the Central Bank, including attachments; 2. All internal correspondence (including attachments) between Departmental staff only (including correspondence with ministerial advisors); 3. Any briefing(s) for the minister or ministerial advisors in relation to the matters raised in the PQ (namely, the risk grading / risk review process)

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    Request Reference 25-0264
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Records since 1 January 2025-present, concerning this lobbying event: • Minutes of the meeting between BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited's public policy managing director, Martin Parkes, and the Department of Finance Assistant Secretary, Michael J. McGrath • Any presentation materials that were presented during the meeting • Any Department briefing papers prepared for the meeting with BlackRock and also briefings or reports provided by BlackRock • Any correspondence (and attachments) that were sent between the Department and BlackRock following the meeting in relation to any of the issues or items raised or discussed at the meeting. Please omit emails that relate to administrative matters, such as setting a date for the meeting.

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    Request Reference 25-0265
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    A full list of NGO services accompanied by how much yearly funding each service receives annually

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    Request Reference 25-0266
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The following records: - Any correspondence between the Department and the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland regarding the Occupied Territories Bill. - Minutes of any meetings attended by both parties in which the OTB was discussed. This request covers two periods: October 2023 to present; and 2018 - 2019. Please search private messaging services and phones where relevant.

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    Request Reference 25-0267
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Records pertaining to three lobbying events between Department of Finance officials and representatives from Revolut from the period spanning January 2021 until September 2024. Details of the lobbying events in question can be found at these links: • https://www.lobbying.ie/return/72353/revolut-payments-ireland-ltd • https://www.lobbying.ie/return/79584/revolut-payments-ireland-ltd • https://www.lobbying.ie/return/114331/revolut-ltd Under the act, I would like to request the following records that relate to these lobbying events: (In relation to the first two lobbying entries) • Minutes of the meetings between Revolut officials and Minister of State Sean Fleming, then Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath, and advisers from the Department that were present • Any presentation materials that were produced during those meetings • Any Department briefing papers that were prepared for the meetings with Revolut and any briefings or reports provided by Revolut • Any correspondence (and attachments) that were sent between the Department and Revolut following the meeting in relation to any of the issues or items raised or discussed at the meetings (In relation to the third lobbying entry) • Minutes and details of the meetings between Jack Chambers, Neale Richmond, Department of Finance officials, and the CEO of Revolut Bank • Any correspondence (and attachments) between Revolut staff and the Minister of State following the meeting in relation to any of the issues or items raised or discussed at the meetings

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    Department of Finance

    • The letter that was sent to the minister that welcomed him to his new role that highlights areas Revolut can support Ireland's financial system • Any presentation materials that were produced during those meetings • Any Department briefing papers that were prepared for the meetings with Revolut and any briefings or reports provided by Revolut Please omit emails that relate to administrative matters, such as setting a date for the meeting. .

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    Request Reference 25-0268
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    All requests from the Board of Coillte to the Minister for consent to increases to pension payable under the Coillte Superannuation Scheme. How many requests for an increase in the pension payments have been made by the Coillte Board since 2012? What dates those requests were made? What was the corresponding decision of the Minister on each of those requests?

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    Request Reference 25-0270
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The minutes and briefing notes prepared before and after the following meetings attended by the Minister: Jan 29, Meeting with French Treasury director Bertrand Dumont Feb 4, Meeting with officials from International Finance Division Feb 6, Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Feb 11, meeting with Philip Lane March 19, meeting with Google Global March 25, Meeting with Medtronic, Johnson Controls Ireland and Eaton March 26, Meeting with Minister O'Callaghan on LPT and call with Pfizer All of these records are sought based on information available to me from the Minister's diary: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-finance/publications/ministers-diary-march-2025/ The grade I'm interested in is Principal Officer and above, and the records are minutes of the meetings and briefings prepared for the Minister in advance.

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    Request Reference 25-0271
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Finance through the e-submissions channel. from 01-08-2025 - 31-08-2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0272
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Access to records held by your organisation under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. • Any internal departmental briefings prepared on the possible impact for Ireland on the changes agreed to the OECD corporate tax deal by the G7 at the end of June 2025. • Any high-level communications between the Department and the OECD setting out Ireland's position on the above. • The latest modelling for the expected impact on the public finances in from the OECD tax deal (pillar 1 & pillar 2)

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    Request Reference 25-0273
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The following esubmissions to the Minister for Finance and any ancillary documents: - Monthly Housing Update - Monthly Unemployment from 01-08-2025 - 31-08-2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0274
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    A list of all submissions prepared for Minister Donohoe in the period 1 Mar 2025 to date. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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    Request Reference 25-0276
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The following records: • Copies of all correspondence between Minister Paschal Donohoe and representatives of Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, X, Google, Tik Tok, Amazon, Amazon Web Services. • Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Donohoe and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 12/6/2025 to 2/9/2025

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    Request Reference 25-0277
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The following records: Copies of all correspondence between Minister Paschal Donohoe and the following individuals: • Minister of State Seán Canney; • Minister of State Noel Grealish; • Minister of State Marian Harkin; • Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran; • Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae; • Danny Healy-Rae TD; • Michael Lowry TD; • Barry Heneghan TD; • Gillian Toole TD.

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    Department of Finance

    The time period can be limited to 1/7/2025 to 2/9/2025 The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

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    Request Reference 25-0279
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: - Evolution of the Income Tax Yield and Tax Base - Restrictive Measures concerning Russia (No. 4) 2025 - Update relating to the EU list of high-risk third countries - Tax Expenditures - 2025 Report - Review of NAMA Section 35 Codes of Practice - Restrictive Measures concerning Russia (No. 3) 2025 from 1/1/2025 - 31/8/2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0280
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any minutes/documentation in relation to discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive's Department of Finance regarding north/south funding arrangements for North/South Implementation Bodies. The time frame is from the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive in February 2024 until now.

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    Request Reference 25-0282
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request all records relating to the yearly breakdown in the National Development Plan Review 2025 for the Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. NDP_Review_document_-_updated_in_use.pdf Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Total €273m €273m €273m €255m €255m €1,329m 1. A breakdown of the €273m in 2026, €273m in 2027, €273m in 2028, €255m in 2029, and €255m in 2030. 2. All communications and supporting documents provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for the above figures.

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    Request Reference 25-0284
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Access to the following records held by the Department of Finance, which pertain to the economic and fiscal consequences of sustained non-European migration to Ireland.

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    Department of Finance

    This request is submitted in the public interest, pursuant to the State’s constitutional obligations to prioritise the well-being of Irish citizens, and in response to the Department’s statutory responsibility to safeguard fiscal sustainability and public resource integrity. 1. Economic and Fiscal Modelling – Non-European Migration Please provide all records, from 1 January 2015 to the date of this request, including but not limited to briefing notes, economic forecasts, fiscal modelling, cost–benefit analyses, working papers, interdepartmental correspondence, and external consultant reports which: a) Evaluate or estimate the economic cost or fiscal impact of non-European (i.e. non-EEA) migration to the State, including the effect on: • Public expenditure (welfare, housing, health, education, childcare, policing); • Direct and indirect taxation returns from non-European migrants; • Net fiscal balance over time (short-term vs. long-term); • Labour market participation, displacement, or wage effects on Irish workers; • The sustainability of the Irish social contract. b) Identify any negative or adverse economic outcomes arising from non-European migration, including budgetary pressure, service saturation, or dependency costs; c) Consider whether high rates of inward non-European migration are compatible with Ireland’s long-term fiscal capacity, public service funding model, or demographic stability. 2. Comparison with Dutch and Danish Economic Migration Studies Please provide any records that reference, assess, or respond to the following: a) "The Borderless Welfare State" (2021), by van de Beek et al., Amsterdam School of Economics (Dutch Ministry–aligned report); b) "The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in Denmark" (2018), and c) "Immigration and Public Finances in Denmark" (2021 update), published by the Danish Ministry of Finance. This includes: a) Any internal documents evaluating whether the Department of Finance should replicate these models in Ireland; b) Any minutes, briefing notes, or correspondence that raise concern about the absence of equivalent studies in Ireland; c) Any correspondence with the European Commission, OECD, ESRI, or other entities in which the methodologies or findings of these studies are referenced or discussed.

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    Department of Finance

    3. Strategic Policy Briefs and Ministerial Submissions Please provide all Departmental records from 2015 onward that: a) Advise the Minister for Finance, Secretary General, or other senior officials on the fiscal, budgetary, or macroeconomic impact of non-European migration; b) Discuss the risk of social cohesion erosion, wage depression, service pressure, or increased dependency ratios linked to high-volume non-European inward migration; c) Consider whether Ireland’s existing migration and welfare policy settings risk creating perverse incentives, fiscal exposure, or intergenerational transfer burdens d) Provide any ministerial submissions or policy briefs concluding that non-EEA migration imposes net fiscal costs, including warnings about long-term risks. 4. Notes and Legal Position a) I do not seek personal information, and I request that all records be provided in electronic format. b) This request is made in the public interest to examine whether the Department of Finance is fulfilling its statutory and constitutional obligations to conduct transparent, evidence-based fiscal planning. c) In accordance with Section 27(5)(b) of the Act, I request that no fee be applied, as the release of these records is clearly in the public interest and is not being sought for personal, commercial, or frivolous reasons. d) I do not consent to any narrowing or refinement of this request under Section 15(1)(c). If refusal is considered, I expect a full schedule of the records considered, including the specific exemption(s) relied upon, justification for any redaction or withholding, and whether any portion of the records could be released in redacted or anonymised form.

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    Request Reference 25-0285
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Access to all records held by the Department of Finance relating to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, including but not limited to the following: 1. All Correspondence and Communications All correspondence (including letters, emails, memos, briefing notes, minutes of meetings, records of telephone calls, and any other communications) relating to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, from 1 January 2021 to the present. 2. Records Involving Named Officials All records involving Department officials (including, but not limited to, the Secretary General, Assistant Secretaries, Principal Officers, and any other relevant staff) in relation to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951.

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    Department of Finance

    3. Statutory Instruments and Amendments All records relating to the drafting, approval, and signing of any Statutory Instrument (SI) amending the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, including but not limited to: • Drafts of the SI and related documentation • Correspondence with CIÉ, the Pensions Authority, the Department of Transport, the Department of Public Expenditure, NewEra, and any other relevant bodies • Legal advice, actuarial reports, and risk assessments prepared in relation to the SI or the scheme 4. Labour Court and WRC Recommendations • All records relating to Labour Court Recommendation (LCR) 22297 and any other Labour Court or Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) recommendations concerning the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, including but not limited to: • Internal and external discussions, assessments, or decisions regarding the implementation of the LCR, including any barriers, impediments, or challenges encountered • Documents, legal advice, or analysis relating to the inability to transpose the LCR as a Section 50 (Pensions Act) application, including reasons such as expired timeframes, legal constraints, or procedural limitations • Documents, communications, or assessments regarding the possibility or impossibility of “cherry picking” (selectively transposing) elements of the LCR into a Statutory Instrument • Records of discussions or decisions regarding alternative methods or legal pathways for implementing the LCR, including any advice or opinions from legal counsel, the Pensions Authority, NewEra, or other stakeholders • Records of correspondence or consultations with trade unions, CIÉ, the Pensions Authority, NewEra, or other relevant parties regarding the implementation status or legal feasibility of the LCR 5. Governance and Oversight • All records relating to the governance of the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, including but not limited to: • Appointments or resignations of trustees • The establishment, role, and operation of the Interim Pensions Administration Body (IPAB) • Compliance with the IORP II Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/2341) • Any assessments, reports, or recommendations regarding governance or compliance 6. Scheme Changes, Benefits, and Funding

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    Department of Finance

    • All records of discussions, decisions, or recommendations regarding possible changes to the benefits, funding, or closure of the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, including but not limited to: • Discussions with CIÉ, the Pensions Authority, NewEra, the Department of Transport, the Department of Public Expenditure, trade unions, or other stakeholders • Internal Departmental discussions or recommendations • Any proposals, options, or plans for the future of the scheme 7. Financial Position • All records relating to the funding, surplus, or deficit of the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, including but not limited to: • Actuarial reports, funding certificates, or other financial assessments • Correspondence with CIÉ, the Pensions Authority, NewEra, or other bodies regarding the financial position of the scheme 8. Complaints and Representations All records relating to any complaints, concerns, or representations made by members of the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, or by trade unions or representative bodies, regarding the governance, benefits, or administration of the scheme. 9. Legal Proceedings and Opinions • All records relating to any legal proceedings, court cases, or legal opinions concerning the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, including but not limited to: • Any High Court or other court proceedings • Any legal opinions or advice sought or received by the Department regarding the scheme • Any correspondence with legal counsel, the Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO), NewEra, or other legal advisors, including but not limited to the letter sent to the CSSO dated 16 January 2024 (as referenced in the public domain), and any responses or follow-up communications regarding the status, governance, financial position, or proposed amendments to the scheme. 10. Section 50 Application for the CIÉ Regular Wages Scheme

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    Department of Finance

    Any records, correspondence, reports, or decision letters relating to the application for a Section 50 direction for the CIÉ Regular Wages Scheme, including the Department’s knowledge of or involvement in the Pensions Authority’s decision to refuse such an application, and any communications referencing its relevance or implications for the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951. 11. Any Other Related Records Any other records, not specifically listed above, that relate to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951. 12. Previously Released FOI Material Please provide copies of any records or information previously released by the Department in response to earlier FOI requests relating to the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, including indexes, schedules, or decision letters associated with those requests. Additional Instructions: • Please provide all records in electronic format (PDF or Word), if possible. • This request covers all formats (electronic, paper, audio, etc.) and all record types, including drafts, attachments, and internal communications. • Where information is withheld or redacted, I request that all non-exempt material be released, and that each exemption be clearly specified and justified. If any records are considered exempt from release, please specify the section of the FOI Act under which the exemption is claimed and the reason for its application. • If any part of this request is unclear or may be interpreted narrowly, please contact me to clarify or refine the scope before processing. • If the request is considered voluminous or unclear, I am willing to discuss how it might be refined. • Please confirm whether the Department has issued any formal instructions or directives to CIÉ in relation to the governance or administration of the CIÉ Superannuation Scheme 1951, and if so, provide copies of such instructions. • If the Department intends to extend the time for consideration of this request, please notify me in advance and provide the reasons for the extension.

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    Request Reference 25-0286
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any options papers at a macro level prepared by the Department of Finance in 2025 on broadening or diversifying the tax base, in light of its warnings in the ministerial handover earlier this year that Ireland's narrow tax base was a "serious vulnerability". Any briefings or analysis prepared in 2025 on the narrowness of Ireland's tax base and the vulnerabilities this presents.

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    Request Reference 25-0302
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would request you to respond to questions regarding IT included in the attached questionnaire. If you do not have records relating to the questions in the attachment, please pass on this request to your IT department to provide us with the required information.

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    Request Reference 24-0124 24-0224 Other I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for those tax strategy papers for the Part-Granted period 2000 to 2012 inclusive relating to environmental taxes, carbon pricing, carbon taxation.
    Requester Type
    Department of Finance

    All internal departmental correspondence (from the period 01 January 2024 to 14 March 2024) received by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath about St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to China All internal departmental correspondence (from the period 01 January 2024 to 14 March 2024) received by Minister of State Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill about St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to Miami, Costa Rica and Mexico All briefing material prepared for Minister for Finance Michael McGrath related to St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to China All briefing material prepared for Minister of State Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill about St Patrick’s Day 2024 trip to Miami, Costa Rica and Mexico

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    Request Reference 24-0235 24-0244 Journalist ‘A copy of briefing notes prepared in advance of Minister of State Neale Richmond’s recent meetings Part-Granted (relating to April - June, 2024) with the CEOs of major insurance companies relating to Government expectations on customer benefits from recent insurance reforms. A copy of summary documents resulting from the same meetings. A copy of minutes taken during the same meetings.
    Requester Type
    Department of Finance

    Any memo's/reports that were considered by the department of finance circa 1997 when the this bill was introduced about the film tax credit, (If there is anything about the impact this might have on the economy)

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    Request Reference 24-0246 24-0249 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 01-08-2024 - 31-08-2024.
    Requester Type
    Department of Finance

    All records related to this lobbying return, available at the following link: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/99199/vulcan-consulting-limited

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    Request Reference 24-0255 24-0258 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and Part-Granted attached documents: 1. Response to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's Fiscal Assessment Report, June 2024 2. Commencement of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Act 2024 3. Census 2022 and future housing demand 4. Research on all-island economy and cross-border linkages 5. IMF World Economic Outlook update, July 2024 6. Correspondence to the Minister for Transport 7. Overview of Apple State Aid Case 8. Population and Labour Force Projections 2023-2057 9. Observations on Memo regarding the publication of the Land (Zoning Value Sharing) Bill 2024 10. Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 11. Finance Accounts 2023 12. Monthly Unemployment June 2024 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/6/2024 - 3/9/24
    Requester Type A copy of any submissions, or other such high-level documents, prepared for either the Secretary General or Minister with regard to the most recent sale of the state's sake in AIB (the 2 Sept announcement). If the post-sale submission is not completed, I am happy for the clock to be stopped on this request until such time as it is finished.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0259
    Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: 1. Response to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's Fiscal Assessment Report, June 2024 2. Commencement of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Act 2024 3. Census 2022 and future housing demand 4. Research on all-island economy and cross-border linkages 5. IMF World Economic Outlook update, July 2024 6. Correspondence to the Minister for Transport 7. Overview of Apple State Aid Case 8. Population and Labour Force Projections 2023-2057
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted

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    Request Reference 24-0260 Journalist A copy of Minister Jack Chambers diary since June 26th. Granted
    Requester Type 9. Observations on Memo regarding the publication of the Land (Zoning Value Sharing) Bill 2024 10. Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 11. Finance Accounts 2023 12. Monthly Unemployment June 2024 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/6/2024 - 3/9/24
    Department of Finance
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    Request Reference 24-0262 24-0263 Journalist All communications between the Minister for Finance, or their special advisors, and representatives Part-Granted of Apple Inc, over the last six months. Any briefing notes provided to the Finance Minister related to the CJEU case taken by the European Commission against Ireland and Apple over the last three months.
    Requester Type I am requesting the release of all records relating to correspondences to and from Department of Finance (at PO level or above) regarding the Future Ireland Funds from 1 May – 31 August This should include, but is not limited to, any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that relate to the above.
    Department of Finance

    Part-Granted