Department of Finance
FOI Requests — 1,809 records (page 6 of 37)
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0264 24-0266 Journalist Copies of all correspondence between Minister Jack Chambers and representatives of Part-Granted Apple. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Chambers and representatives of Apple. Copies of all correspondence between former Minister Michael McGrath and representatives of Apple. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr McGrath and representatives of Apple. The time period can be limited to 1/1/2024 to 11/9/2024Requester Type I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to the following information/records: • all memos/reports/submissions to the Minister for Finance written by Department of Finance officials above the grade of assistant secretary specifically about how the US presidential election outcome could impact Ireland's corporate tax receipts. Requesting records from January 1, 2024 to the present • minutes of any meetings above the grade of assistant secretary and including with the Minister for Finance specifically about how the US presidential election outcome could impact Ireland's corporate tax receipts. Requesting records from January 1, 2024 to the present
Refused
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0267 24-0268 Journalist Correspondence (sent and received) between the Minister for Finance, Ministers of State in the Part-Granted department, or secretary general, and Euronext Dublin, related to the EU Capital Markets Union, between 1st January and 13th September 2024.Requester Type Meeting minutes and related emails in relation to meeting between Neale Richmond and PayPal in relation to PSD3 and PSR, as outlined on the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/112639/paypal.
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0269 24-0270 Journalist Correspondence sent and received, as well as minutes of meetings, between Apple and the Part-Granted Department of Finance, related to the EU's Payment Services Regulation, between 1st January and 13th September 2024. For reference: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/111309/apple-distribution-international-ltdRequester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the job description or role profile for the position of Secretary General or Deputy Secretary General used in the recruitment process on the last occasion either position was advertised.
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0271 24-0272 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the job description or role Part-Granted profile used in the recruitment / selection process on the last occasion a competition was held to fill each position based outside Ireland (e.g. Brussels, Geneva, Washington, Beijing, etc). This request should exclude all posts filled by career diplomats or staff of the Department of Foreign AffairsRequester Type Overview of Apple State Aid Case
Refused
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0273Requester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any statistical analysis of FOI requests received in your body in the period from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 - e.g., number of requests received broken down by requester, by section processing, by result (grant, part grant, refuse), by topic, by category of requester, by fee charged, comparison with same period in earlier years, etc. I am seeking any single record, or the smallest number of records possible to provide the information
Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0274 Journalist Letter sent to the finance minister by Irish League of Credit Unions in relation to DORA, Granted membership of the Credit Union Advisory Committee and an invite to the National Economic Dialogue, as outlined on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/114561/irishleague- of-credit-unionsRequester Type sought - I am not seeking "any and all" such records. I also seek only any record which already exists - I do not want any new analysis undertaken on foot of this request.
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0275 24-0276 Journalist I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence between Part-Granted Boylesports and Minister Chambers during 2024.Requester Type According to the Lobbying Register (linked below), AIB Group has reported meeting with Jack Chambers between May 1 and August 31. Lobbying Register: AIB Group (1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024 , Public policy or programme - Lobbying.ie | Lobbying.ie 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 AIB relating to the above meeting between 1 May and 31 August 2024 – all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting – minutes for the meeting – records of all material presented at such meetings
Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0278 24-0281 Oireachtas All communication between the Minister and Officials within the Department of Finance including by Refused mobile phone in relation to 2024 decision in the Appeal – State aid – Advance tax decisions (tax rulings) – Selective tax advantages. All communication between the Minister or officials of the Department of Finance and the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and other Ministers including by mobile phone in relation to 2024 decision in the Appeal – State aid – Advance tax decisions (tax rulings) – Selective tax advantages. All correspondence between the Department of Finance and Revenue in relation to 2024 decision in the Appeal – State aid – Advance tax decisions (tax rulings) – Selective tax advantages. • All correspondence between the Department of Finance and third parties (other than Revenue) in relation to the 2024 decision in the Appeal – State aid – Advance tax decisions (tax rulings) – Selective tax advantages.Requester Type In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: – all written correspondence from Eoin Fitzgerald and/or Brown Brothers Harriman relating to the Special Assignee Relief Programme since April 2024
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0282 24-0283 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any record which sets out Granted the cost to date in 2024 of providing period products free of charge as part of measures to address period poverty. I am seeking any single record, or the smallest number of records possible to provide the information sought - I am not seeking "any and all" such records.Requester Type All correspondence between Sinead Ryan, assistant secretary, and Clare Costello, in relation to the ECJ Apple tax decision, dated between September 9th, 2024 and September 19th, 2024. All correspondence between Sinead Ryan, assistant secretary, and John Hogan, secretary general, in relation to the ECJ Apple tax decision, dated between September 9th, 2024 and September 19th, 2024. All correspondence between Sinead Ryan, assistant secretary, and Des Carville, assistant secretary, in relation to the ECJ Apple tax decision, dated between September 9th, 2024 and September 19th, 2024.
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0285 24-0287 Other A copy of all correspondence to the Department of Finance in relation to VAT on candles from 1 Part-Granted December 2020 to 31 January 2023. This should include any correspondence from Revenue on this issue as well as any briefing or notes prepared on this issue for the Minister for FinanceRequester Type Could I please request records of all communications received by the Department from members of the public, groups, organisations and political parties offering suggestions, ideas or requests about how the Government should spend the €13 billion euro in back taxes that Ireland is due to receive from Apple. I wish to cover the timeframe 10/09/24 to present day.
Refused
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0288Requester Type Meeting minutes and related email correspondence (at Assistant Secretary level or Minister of State level, to and from BlackRock) in relation to a meeting between Blackrock and the department on the Capital Markets Union, held between May 1st 2024 and Aug 31st 2024, as outlined on the lobbying
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0290 Journalist All correspondence between Minister Jack Chambers and the following dated between August 20th Granted and September 24th. Colin Hunt, Ceo of AIB. Myles O'Grady, Ceo of Bank of Ireland. Eamonn Crowley, Ceo of PTSB.Requester Type register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/115812/blackrock-asset-management-ireland-limited
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0291 24-0292 Journalist I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence / minutes or Part-Granted notes of any meetings between Minister Chambers and Revolut during 2024Requester Type JP Morgan have reported meeting with finance officials between 1 May and 31 August. 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 JP Morgan relating to the above meeting from 1 May to 31 August – 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
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0293 24-0294 Other “Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any record created since 1 Refused January 2023 which 1. lists / identifies contracts placed by your department with Israeli companies, or for the supply of goods or services originating, or partially originating, in Israel, or 2. lists / identifies Israeli goods already in use in your department / office. I wish to cover the timeframe 10/09/24 to present day.”Requester Type I am requesting the release of all records relating to correspondences to and from Department of Finance (at PO level or above) with Revolut 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.
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0295 24-0297 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking the following esubmissions to the Minister Granted for Finance and any ancillary documents: - Monthly Estimates of Payroll Employees - Monthly housing update - Monthly Unemployment I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-09-2024 - 30-09-2024.Requester Type I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence between An Post and Minister Chambers in relation to postmasters during 2024.
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0298 24-0299 Journalist On a monthly basis, the budget and economics division within the Department of Finance drafts a Granted housing update for the Minister for Finance. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: – the monthly housing update for September sent to the Minister for Finance by the Department of Finance's Budget & Economics DivisionRequester 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 01-09-2024 - 30-09-2024.
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0300 24-0301 Journalist The cost of the printing and distribution of the Budget 2025 information pack which includes the Withdrawn following booklets: Budget 2025 Expenditure Report, The Budget in Brief, Budget 2025 Tax Policy Changes, and Budget 2025 Economic and Fiscal Outlook.Requester Type Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: A list of all submissions prepared for Minister McGrath with regard to Budget 2025.
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0302 24-0303 Other Under the Freedom of Information Act I hereby request all communications and correspondence Granted sent to the Minister for Finance, or Department of Finance, from the Minister for Health, or Department of Health, in relation to excise duties on tobacco products and alcohol products for Budget 2025.Requester Type Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the release of records relating to the Residential Zoned Land Tax, specifically any internal memos or reports created this year about the tax, or any briefings created for the current minister (Jack Chambers) about the tax
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0304 24-0305 Journalist I would like to make a request for all emails or letters from members to the public to the Part-Granted Minister for Finance Jack Chambers about Budget 2025. I would like the request, under the Freedom of Information Act, to cover the period from October 1, 2024 until the present day.Requester Type Copies of all correspondence between officials at the Department of Finance and the Department of Enterprise, at PO level and above, around proposals to reduce the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 9%, between 1 June 2024 and 1 October 2024. Copies of all correspondence between the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Enterprise related to a potential reduction in the VAT rate for hospitality, between 1 June 2024 and 1 October 2024. Any briefing notes, memos, reports or draft reports provided to the Finance Minister around reducing the VAT rate for hospitality to 9%
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0306 24-0307 Oireachtas All correspondence in relation to Israeli bonds and the Central Bank of Ireland to or from the Part-Granted Assistant General Secretary and up including the Minister since 2021.Requester Type I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act all emails and letters from the Department of Finance's sectary general John Hogan to the Minister for Finance Jack Chambers regarding Budget 2025. I would also like to request any letters and emails from Minister Chambers to Mr Hogan regarding Budget 2025. I would like this request to cover the period September 1, 2024 until the present day
Refused
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0308 24-0309 Journalist All correspondence in the last six months from the Department's officials to the Minister over the 6pc Withdrawn stamp duty rate on properties valued over 1.5m introduced on Budget day.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 new third rate of stamp duty set 6% announced in Budget 2025.
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0310 24-0311 Journalist All correspondence in the last six months from the Department's officials to the Minister over the Withdrawn Residential Zoned Land TaxRequester Type All correspondence in the last six months from the Department's officials to the Minister in relation to the VAT hospitality rate and the Budget
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0312 24-0313 Journalist Copies of any complaints about the Help to Buy Scheme between Withdrawn • 1st January 2023 and 31st December 2023 • and 1st January 2024 and 14th October 2024Requester Type Copies of the submissions for Minister Chambers for Budget 2025 where they relate to the following items: a/ tobacco products, b/ alcohol, c/ duty on petrol/diesel, d/ carbon tax, e/ inheritance tax, f/ additional child benefit payments, g/ tax-free limit for non-cash benefits.
Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0314 24-0315 Oireachtas All correspondence between the Department of Finance, the Department of Public Expenditure and Withdrawn Reform and the Department of Housing from September 1st 2024 to October 1st, 2024, containing details of the Abridged Estimates Volume for the Department of Housing Vote 34 including allocations by head ,sub head and programme level expenditure.Requester Type I would like to apply, under Freedom of Information, for records provided by Forsa Union to this Department regarding the 1000 euro Covid Payment made to many professions. Specifically, I am looking for a copy of the original correspondence provided by Forsa to the Department that lists which professions should receive this payment
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0316 24-0317 Journalist ‘’I wish to obtain all briefing notes and memos prepared for the Minister on the SFT from Oct 2023 – Part-Granted Present Day I also wish to obtain copies of all communications or correspondence (at PO level or above) received and sent to the Department of Justice on the same issue from Oct 2023 – Present Day.’’Requester Type “…Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking a copy of pre-budget submissions prepared for Minister Chambers with regard to the following: - The newborn baby grant. - Auto-enrolment pension scheme.”
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0318Requester Type I am writing to formally request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the financial activities and use of state resources by former Taoiseach Charles Haughey. Specifically, I am seeking documentation and records that pertain to the following areas during his time in office and beyond:
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest ReferenceRequester Type 1. Use of State Funds for Personal Expenditure I am requesting records, invoices, and documentation from [specific time period, if known] detailing any use of state funds by Charles Haughey for personal expenses not directly related to official state business. This may include, but is not limited to, expenses related to household costs, personal travel, luxury items, or private events. 2. Charitable Donations and Financial Misconduct I would like access to any documents or investigative files relating to allegations that charitable donations, such as those intended for the Irish Kidney Association, were diverted or misappropriated by Charles Haughey or any related parties. 3. State-Funded Renovations and Maintenance at Kinsealy House Please provide a detailed breakdown of all state-funded renovations or maintenance projects conducted at Charles Haughey’s private residence, Kinsealy House, including cost estimates, project approvals, and the justification for using public funds for these projects. 4. Financial Assistance Following His Resignation I am seeking documentation on any pension arrangements, severance payments, or financial assistance provided to Haughey after his resignation, including justifications and the decision-making process for these disbursements. 5. Costs Incurred on Foreign Trips and Diplomacy Please provide records of any costs incurred on foreign trips undertaken by Charles Haughey, including travel, accommodation, hospitality, and expenses for accompanying parties, along with any communications relating to these expenditures. 6. Investigations by the Public Accounts Committee I would like to access any internal reports, minutes, or findings from the Public Accounts Committee (or similar investigative bodies) that scrutinized the use of state resources by Charles Haughey. 7. Use of Gardaí for Personal Errands Please provide documentation related to the use of Gardaí or state security services for personal
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0319 Other I am writing to formally request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 Withdrawn related to the current Taoiseach, Simon Harris, with a specific focus on any potential discrepancies or issues regarding his personal expenditure, use of state resources, and allocation of public funds. Given the high public interest in ensuring transparency and accountability within senior government roles, I would like to request the following information: 1. Expense Records and Financial Disclosures: o Full records of Simon Harris's personal expenses claimed during his tenure as Minister for Health and in his current role as Taoiseach. o Any documentation outlining his use of government resources for non-official or personal purposes, including, but not limited to, travel, accommodation, and hospitality. 2. Use of Government Resources for Personal Benefit: o Documentation or records related to any reports or investigations, whether internal or external, into Simon Harris's use of state resources for personal or non-official matters. o Records of any contracts or agreements where the Department of the Taoiseach or Simon Harris personally approved expenditure that has been considered questionable or controversial in nature. 3. Transparency in Funding Allocations: o A detailed breakdown of funding allocations approved directly by Simon Harris or by his department, including any instances where conflicts of interest may have been raised or flagged. o Any meeting minutes, correspondences, or records that show discussions involving funding or contracts approved that may have a potential personal or political interest link. 4. Gifts and Hospitality Records: o A complete record of all gifts, hospitality, or benefits received by Simon Harris during his time as Taoiseach, including the source of these gifts and the rationale for accepting them. o Any records of items of significant value being offered or declined, and any correspondence or documentation related to these exchanges. 5. Misconduct or Misuse of Funds: o Any documentation or investigations into potential misuse of funds or misconduct involving Simon Harris, whether formal or informal, including complaints, allegations, or internal reports that have been reviewed. If there are additional details or specific areas that I can narrow down to make the search more efficient, please let me know. I am happy to work with you to ensure this request is as clear and specific as possible.Requester Type purposes, such as transportation for family members, security for private events, or personal errands on behalf of Haughey or his immediate family. 8. Acquisition and Maintenance of Personal Art and Horses I am requesting financial records, acquisition documents, and inventories related to the purchase, maintenance, or storage of luxury items such as artworks or horses that were associated with Charles Haughey during his time in office. 9. Financial Transactions and Loans from Allied Irish Banks (AIB) Please provide any records, communication, or memos between the Department of Finance and Allied Irish Banks (AIB) regarding loans, overdraft extensions, or debt arrangements made on behalf of Charles Haughey. 10. Awarding of State Contracts to Associates I would like access to records regarding any state contracts awarded to companies or individuals known to have had personal relationships with Haughey, including the processes for awarding these contracts and any conflicts of interest disclosed. 11. Gifts and Donations Received by Charles Haughey Any records, documentation, or reports of gifts, monetary donations, or other benefits received by Charles Haughey during his tenure, particularly those from private individuals or foreign entities, and any subsequent declarations or disclosures. 12. Investigations Related to Alleged Misconduct Please provide records from any internal or external investigations into alleged misconduct, corruption, or financial improprieties involving Charles Haughey, including reports, findings, and any disciplinary actions considered.
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0320Requester Type I am reaching out to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the use of emergency procurement powers and direct awards issued by the Department of Finance in the last three fiscal years (2022, 2023, and 2024). Specifically, I would like to know: 1. The number of contracts awarded without a formal tendering process during this period. 2. The monetary value of each of these contracts. 3. The rationale and justification provided for using emergency procurement powers for each
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0321 Journalist Under the freedom of information act 2014 I am requesting the following information - Part-Granted The pre-budgetary submissions from all departments to the Department of Finance with regards to Budget 2025. I would prefer to receive this information electronically in its original formatRequester Type instance. 4. The recipients of these direct awards, including company names and whether any of these companies have current or previous associations with members of the Oireachtas. 5. Copies of any internal memos, reports, or communications outlining the reasons for bypassing traditional procurement methods.
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0322 24-0323 Other I wish seek to know the fees paid for about For The DPP WithdrawnRequester Type I am seeking records relating to two withdrawals that were made from the Ireland Apple Escrow Fund. According to financial statements for the fund, there was a withdrawal of €209 million in 2019 and a second withdrawal of €246 million in 2021. I would like all records and correspondence the government has related to the withdrawals, whether it is from Apple, the tax authority that made the request any other entity or authority.
Refused
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0324 24-0325 Journalist On a monthly basis, the budget and economics division within the Department of Finance drafts a Granted housing update for the Minister for Finance. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: – the monthly housing update for October sent to the Minister for Finance by the Department of Finance's Budget & Economics DivisionRequester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking the following esubmissions to the Minister for Finance and any ancillary documents: - Monthly Estimates of Payroll Employees - Monthly housing update - Monthly Unemployment I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-10-2024 - 31-10-2024.
Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0326Requester 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.
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0327 Other All records held by the Department of Finance relating to the payment of tax-free allowances to Refused Department of Finance staff seconded to the European Institutions as cost-free SNEs under the Central Funding Scheme (CFS) operated by the Department of Foreign Affairs from 2013 to date. In particular, the records I am seeking should include any records confirming top-up payments made by the Department of Finance to its staff over and above the fixed allowances of the CFS for cost-free SNEs.Requester Type I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-10-2024 - 31-10-2024.
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0329 24-0330 Journalist Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking a copy of any pre-budget submissions prepared for Minister Part-Granted Chambers with regard to the following: - the RZLT. - changes to stamp duty on bulk acquisition of homes.Requester Type I wish to apply under the FOI Act for the following records held by you: - The index of any information about the living wage - Any information on PhD students wage
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0331 24-0332 Journalist Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking all written communications from between the secretary Part-Granted generals of the Department of Finance, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, and Department of Housing from April 13th, 2024, to November 13th, 2024, on the State’s involvement in the financing of residential delivery, including through the Housing Finance Agency and the Land Development Agency.Requester Type 1) As of 13 November 2024 The number of WTE staff by grade and gender employed by the Department in tabular form 2) As of 13 November 2024 The number of vacant WTE staff by grade within the Department. To be further assistance I'm only seeking vacancies that are normally filled by staff employed by the Department in tabular form
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0334Requester Type • any correspondence between officials at the Department of Finance above the rank of assistant secretary and officials at the Central Bank of Ireland related to PTSB and its review of its Internal Ratings Based (IRB) models, between January 2024 and the present • all emails, text messages, memos, meeting minutes, briefing notes, or any other materials related to engagement between officials at the Department of Finance above the rank of assistant secretary and officials at the Central Bank of Ireland related to PTSB and its review of its Internal Ratings Based (IRB) models, between January 2024 and the present
Refused
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0335 Other 1. Internal guidelines that were in place in your body on 1 January 2024 regarding approval or Withdrawn authorisation of personal expenditure (expenditure on goods or services to be provided directly to the individual) by the Secretary General or Accounting Officer. 2. Internal guidelines in place on 31 October 2024 regarding the same matter. 3. Any instruction issued since 25 September 2024 to review expenditure approval processes for staff at any grade. 4. The outcome of any such review. 5. A list of all expenditure which was approved solely by a person at Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General or Assistant Secretary General level in 2023 or 2024.Requester Type • any esubmissions or briefings prepared by officials at the Department of Finance related to PTSB and its review of its Internal Ratings Based (IRB) models, between January 2024 and the present
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0336 24-0337 Journalist A copy of minutes of meetings of the Financial Stability Group held between June, 2024 and Refused November 2025.Requester Type Minutes for Financial Stability Group meeting in September
Refused
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0338 24-0339 Journalist a copy of any records held referring or relating to a dinner attended by the former minister Mr Refused Donohoe with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. For avoidance of doubt, it is the dinner mentioned in the following article: https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/11/22/paschal-donohoe-defends- dinner-meeting-with-ryanair-boss-michael-oleary/ Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses, messaging services and or Slack Channels (or similar communications platforms) should be considered when processing this request.Requester Type A copy of any correspondence between the department and any of the following with regard to SARP in the period 1 Jan 2024: IDA Ireland, the Department of Enterprise, the Revenue Commissioners.
Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0340Requester Type All records (including correspondence, minutes of meetings and memos) related to vaping, vape products and/or vaping policy, between lobbyists and:
Part-Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0341 Other Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any policy / protocol Refused document or guidelines your organisation has regarding the use of wearable technology (e.g., smart glasses) by staff.Requester Type (1) Minister Jack Chambers from June 2024 to present (2) Minister Michael McGrath from January 2023 to June 2024
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0342 24-0343 Journalist Letter sent to the department by Irish Travel Agents Association on stamp duty of virtual charge Granted cards, as outlined on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/116240/irish-travel- agents-associationRequester Type Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking the following esubmissions to the Minister for Finance and any ancillary documents: - Monthly Estimates of Payroll Employees - Monthly housing update - Monthly Unemployment
Granted
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0347 24-0351 Journalist Any briefings, reports or summaries in relation to probes relating to payments by, or on behalf of, Withdrawn GAA county boards from 2018 to now.Requester Type • Files on any financial outlay involved in deciding to hold the first official Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) in 2003 • Files on any financial outlay involved in Ireland's deciding to join the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance, and Research or ITF (renamed in 2013 as the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance)
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0352Requester Type I wish to receive the following information for the past ten years 1. List of requests for applications for determination under 1003 including those declined and the reasons why 2. List of heritage items donated 3. Details of Valuations + information on who has carried out these valuations 4. List of heritage items that cease to be heritage items 5. Amount of tax set off (either anonymised / aggregated or in full) or remaining to be set off 6. List of titles, descriptions and values in list provided by Revenue Commissioners to Minister for Finance each year 7. Current location of donated heritage items 8. Information on exhibition of heritage items – past, existing and planned
Withdrawn
- Received —Decided —Department of FinanceRequest ReferenceRequester Type 9. To whom are items donated – breakdown of which approved body got what items 10. What other approved bodies have been nominated, refused, approved? 11. information on selection committee membership. 12. any relevant correspondence or reports relating to Section 1003 TCA.
- Received —Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of FinanceRequest Reference 24-0333 24-0359 Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached Journalist Part-Grant documents: • Update on Staffing of the Office of the IMF Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean • FB24 #46 - Participation Exemption for Foreign Dividends - Feedback Statement • EU Market in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) Implementation Update • NPS update with recommendations • AIB Directed Buyback • FB24 #43 Proposed technical amendments to various Tax Acts • BUD 25#35 Options in relation to the rate of Vacant Homes Tax • Tax Revenue Trends 2024 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2024 - 17/12/2024.Requester Type Journalist
Any documentation including reports/briefing materials/presentations or communications received by the Minister for Finance in 2024 concerning the primary medical certificate and/or the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal
- Received —Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of FinanceRequest Reference 25-0069 25-0084 Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Journalist Part-Grant Finance through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-02-2025 - 28-02-2025.Requester Type Journalist
A copy of all records concerning Minister Troy’s meeting(s) with Insurance Ireland and/or individual insurance companies following Storm Éowyn. Records to include (but not limited to) briefings, meeting notes, meeting minutes, presentations, and records voluntarily sent by or requested by the Department from Insurance Ireland and/or individual insurance companies
- Received —Decided —GrantedDepartment of FinanceRequest Reference 25-0087 25-0090 All records related to this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/119347/vulcan-consulting-limited Journalist RefusedRequester Type Other
We wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for access to any internal memos, emails, notes (including briefing notes to the Minister for Finance), or any other forms of correspondence, communication or documentation containing an expression of the views of the Department of Finance on Sections 207 & 208 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 as amended by Section 17 of the Finance Act 2024.
- Received —Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of FinanceRequest Reference 25-0091 25-0093 I am writing to request, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, records of all foreign travel undertaken Other Grant during the years 2021 - 2022 by the Minister at the department of finance, Paschal Donohoe. Specifically, I would like to request the following information for each trip taken by these officials: Dates of departure and return. Destinations visited. Purpose of each trip.Requester Type Journalist
“1. Internal records relating to the treatment of the €1 billion allocation for Uisce Eireann announced in Budget 2025 from Budget Day, 1 October 2024 to the date of this request. 2. Correspondence with Uisce Eireann and the Departments of Public Expenditure and Housing regarding same. All of the above at the level of Principal Officer and above.”