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FOI Requests — 1,809 records (page 8 of 37)

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    Request Reference 24-0363 Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached Journalist Part-Grant documents: • FB24 #41b Further tax exemption as part of Automatic Enrolment taxation Provisions Autumn 2024 • Memo for Information of the Government on pending Apple State Aid Case judgment • Bud25 #20 Submission on vehicle BIK tax issues I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2024 - 17/12/2024.
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    • Bud25 #21b: Proposed Committee Stage Amendment in relation to Capital Acquisitions Tax for gifts and inheritances of “agricultural property”. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2024 - 17/12/2024.

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    Request Reference 24-0364
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking production of information relating to the following: 1. How and when were professional sportspersons identified as a category of taxpayers that should benefit from income tax relief of the type introduced in 2002 and now contained in section 480A TCA 1997? 2. The net relevant earnings calculation for an individual (under either Part 30 Chapter 2 (retirement annuities) or Chapter 2A (Personal Retirement Savings Accounts) TCA 1997) does not take into account any deduction under section 480A TCA 1997. What amount or proportion of the annual tax expenditure on relief under section 480A TCA 1997 constitutes the net relevant earnings of taxpayers who made pension payments while also claiming relief under section 480A? 3. Referring to Schedule 23A TCA 1997, what is the breakdown of taxpayers benefitting from section 480A TCA 1997 within each of the sports listed therein during the period from the introduction of section 480A TCA 1997 to 2023? 4. In 2012, Schedule 23A was extended to include cricketers. What was the rationale for extending the income tax relief to this sport, and who suggested, proposed or lobbied for its inclusion? 5. What is the gender profile of taxpayers claiming under section 480A TCA 1997 from the date of its introduction to 2023?

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    Request Reference 24-0365 Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached Journalist Part-Grant documents: • Update on UN Tax Matters • Memorandum to Government to sign tax treaty with Liechtenstein • Draft Australian Tax Office Ruling - Application of Withholding Tax on Software Royalties I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2024 - 17/12/2024.
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    Department of Finance

    6. Was any consideration given to extending income tax relief of the type introduced in section 480A TCA 1997 to other sports (for example, gymnastics, volleyball), other occupations (for example, actors, dancers and other entertainers) or other taxpayers with a similar profile of earnings (for example, women)?

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    Request Reference 25-0001 25-0002 Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Journalist Refused A copy of any briefings, reports, memos, submissions, or other such high-level or overview/discussion documents around the possibility that another EU state would make a claim for a portion of the Apple tax fund. This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2024 to date.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    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 01-12-2024 - 31-12-2024.

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    Request Reference 25-0003 25-0004 I would like to make a request under the freedom of information act for information previously granted as listed Journalist Withdrawn in the disclosure log. The record I'd like to request is 24-0190. It requested all written communications in the Department of Finance from March 1st to June 18th, 2024, in relation to executive remuneration at AIB
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    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 01-12-2024 - 31-12-2024.

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    Request Reference 25-0005 25-0006 Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the release of records relating to the Residential Zoned Land Tax, Journalist Part-Grant specifically any internal memos or reports created last year about the tax, or any briefings created for the current minister (Jack Chambers) about the tax.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I would like to request any briefing notes prepared by the department for the Minister for Finance in relation to the potential economic policies of incoming US president Donald Trump in November and December 2024.

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    Request Reference 25-0007 25-0008 Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting, on behalf of ***** ***** ***, all records held by Journalist Grant the Department of Finance relating to lobbying activities conducted by Irish Institutional Property between May 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024, specifically: 1. All records relating to meetings between Secretary General John Hogan and Pat Farrell regarding institutional investor funding support of Housing for All and IIP policy priorities. 2. All records of preparation, briefing materials, minutes, and follow-up correspondence related to these interactions.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information act for any emails or letters from AIB to the Department of Finance regarding Government pay restrictions or Government pay caps. I would like this FOI request to cover the period from January 1 2024 to the present day.

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    Request Reference 25-0009 25-0010 the submission to Minister Jack Chambers re: unscripted reality productions noted in department's executive Journalist Part-Grant board meeting minutes for June 10 2024
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    1. Minutes of meeting and correspondence sent and received between then minister for finance Michael McGrath and Google, between 1st May 2024 and 1st September 2024. 2. Briefings prepared for Minister McGrath for any meetings during the above period.

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    Request Reference 25-0011 25-0012 Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records- Journalist Refused All correspondence between Sinead Ryan, assistant secretary, and Clare Costello, in relation to the ECJ Apple tax decision and escrow funds, dated between September 20th, 2024 and January 10, 2025. All correspondence between Sinead Ryan, assistant secretary, and John Hogan, secretary general, in relation to the ECJ Apple tax decision and escrow funds, dated between September 20th, 2024 and January 10, 2025. All correspondence between Sinead Ryan, assistant secretary, and Des Carville, secretary general, in relation to the ECJ Apple tax decision and escrow funds, dated between September 20th, 2024 and January 10, 2025. All correspondence between John McCarthy, chief economist and John Hogan, secretary general, in relation to the ECJ Apple tax decision and escrow funds, dated between September 20th, 2024 and January 10, 2025.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    All correspondence between the department's tax division and John McCarthy, chief economist, relating to corporation tax, dated between November 1, 2024 and January 5, 2025

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    Request Reference 25-0013 25-0014 A copy of the letter to the incoming European FS Commissioner, Maria Luís Albuquerque in which Department of Other Refused Finance, co-authored by Minister Chambers, represented one of nine small countries with regards to their capital markets priorities
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    ‘‘I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act. The application is for any records concerning the representations made by PayPal to the Minister re. strong customer authentication...’’ as set out in this return on the Lobbying Register - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/117399/paypal

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    Request Reference 25-0015 25-0016 Any email correspondence between the Department of Taoiseach and journalists, staff or contractors at RTE Journalist Part-Grant regarding embargoed news or material (including but not limited to press releases, reports, social media posts, or other announcements) that were scheduled for release between June 1, 2024, and the present date.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any email correspondence between the Department of Finance and journalists, staff or contractors at the Irish Times regarding embargoed news or material (including but not limited to press releases, reports, social media posts, or other announcements) that were scheduled for release between June 1, 2024, and the present date.

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    Request Reference 25-0017 25-0018 “Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached Journalist Part-Grant documents: - IAA Facility - Update on outcome of EU Budget 2025 negotiation - Bud25 #21c Section 101 Finance Bill – drafting error - Update on the OECD Tax Agreement I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9/2024 - 9/1/2025.”
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 regarding the following information: • The number of people who availed of the Help to Buy scheme since January 1st 2024.

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    Request Reference 25-0019
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The period I am interested in is January 2024 to December 2024. I am seeking copies of all records to include files, letters, emails, briefing notes, meeting minutes, relating to meetings and correspondence in relation to Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd (fka Facebook Ireland Ltd).

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    Request Reference 25-0020 25-0021 Email and attached letter sent to the department by Euroclear on stamp duties, sent between Sep 1 2024 and Dec Journalist Part-Grant 31 2024, as outlined on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/119604/euroclear-sa
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    Can I request, under Freedom of information acts, a copy of the brief prepared for the incoming finance minister?

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    Request Reference 25-0022 25-0023 Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records- Other Withdrawn A copy of all briefing notes, reports and presentations prepared for Minister Chambers relating to the incoming US administration, dated between November 5, 2024 and January 5, 2025.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    FTI Consulting, on behalf of Mastercard, has reported meeting with Jack Chambers between September 1 and December 31 2024. 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 parties in that time period – 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

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    Request Reference 25-0024 25-0025 I am writing to request access to records held by the Department of Finance under the Freedom of Information Journalist Part-Grant Act, 2014. Emerald Airlines has reported meeting with Jack Chambers regarding the Dublin Airport passenger cap. 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 department officials and Emerald Airlines between September 1 and December 31 2024 – 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
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Letter from Minister Brian Lenihan to Messrs. Juncker, Reynders, Rehn & Trichet, and Mr. Dominique Strauss- Kahn - Dated December 3rd 2010

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    Request Reference 25-0026 25-0027 I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any reviews of the Domicile Levy carried out by Journalist Part-Grant the Department or on behalf of the Department and completed in 2023, 2024 or to date in 2025. I also wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence with Revenue in relation to the operation / efficacy of the Domicile Levy from 2023 to date.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence between Flutter and Minister Jack Chambers in relation to betting duty in 2024 / 2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0028 25-0029 Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any document which sets out your Journalist Refused organisation’s policy or practice regarding job titles and the use of words such as “Chief”, “Head of…”, “Director of …”, “Manager”, “Senior Manager”, “Officer”, etc. and whether these terms are linked to particular grades or salary scales.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to all correspondence between Minister Chambers and the National Gallery during 2024 and to date in 2025. Please also include minutes / memos of meetings between representatives of the NGI and Minister Chambers during 2024.

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    Request Reference 25-0030 25-0031 Access to correspondence between Payward Ireland Limited and Minister Chambers during 2024. Journalist Part-Grant
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Letters by Hume Brophy, representing Payward Ireland Limited (t/a Kraken), to the department in relation to crypto regulation, sent between Sep 1 2024 and Dec 31 2024, as outlined on the lobbying register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/119262/hume-brophy

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    Request Reference 25-0032
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Bank of Ireland has reported a meeting between incoming chairman Akshaya Bhargava, outgoing chairman Patrick Kennedy and finance officials between 1 September and 31 December 2024. 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 Bank of Ireland related to the meeting – all final versions of briefing material prepared by officials ahead of the meeting

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    Request Reference 25-0033 All records relating to this lobbying return submitted by BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited: Journalist Part-Grant https://www.lobbying.ie/return/97074/blackrock-asset-management-ireland-limited
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    Department of Finance

    – minutes for the meeting – records of all material presented at the meeting

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    Request Reference 25-0034 25-0035 Copies of all briefing material prepared for the new Minister and Minister of State at this Department in advance Journalist Refused of their new role.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Under the Freedom of Information Act I hereby request a copy of the Minster’s Brief prepared for the incoming Minister for Finance.

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    Request Reference 25-0036 25-0037 A copy of the ministerial brief prepared for Minister Donohoe upon taking office on January 23rd, 2025. Journalist Refused
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any briefing documents prepared for the incoming ministers at the department

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    Request Reference 25-0038 25-0039 Copy of briefing material drawn up for the new Minister for Finance Journalist Refused
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    I am writing to request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Specifically, I am seeking copies of the briefing documents provided to Minister Paschal Donohoe upon taking office.

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    Request Reference 25-0040 25-0041 The Minister’s Brief as presented to the incoming Minister upon taking office. I wish to receive this information Journalist Refused electronically.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to apply for the following records: Briefing document for new ministers by the Department in January 2025; Request relates to ministers and ministers of state. This is the standard request for the ministerial briefing notes following the formation of the new government

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    Request Reference 25-0042
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I'd like to request: Copies of all briefing material provided to the new Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe upon the formation of the 35th Government.

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    Request Reference 25-0043 25-0044 Records of any briefing documents and similar material prepared by the department for Minister Paschal Journalist Refused Donohoe.
    Requester Type O i r e a c h t a s
    Department of Finance

    Any briefing materials provided to the new Minister for Finance Any briefing materials provided to any new Minister of State at the Department of Finance.

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    Request Reference 25-0045 25-0046 Q4PR, on behalf of Oak View Group (OVG), has reported meeting with department officials to explore the Journalist Part-Grant potential of a new indoor performance venue for Dublin between September 1 and December 31 2024. 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 OVG in the relevant period – all briefing material prepared by officials ahead of meetings between the parties for the same time period – minutes for meetings – records of all material presented at meetings
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I wish to request under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence or minutes of any meetings between the Oak View Group and Minister Jack Chambers from 25 June 2024 to 23 January 2025

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    Request Reference 25-0047 25-0048 a copy of any submissions, or other such high-level documents, prepared for either the Secretary General or Journalist Part-Grant Minister with regard to the most recent sale of the state's stake in AIB (the Jan 25 announcement).
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Briefing documents and notes prepared dlr the ministers following the appointment on January 23 2024

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    Request Reference 25-0049 25-0050 I wish to receive under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, to cover the period 1 October 2024-present, for the Journalist Refused following: • Any meeting minutes or correspondence (including attachments) with the GAA and/or individual GAA county boards in relation to ongoing Revenue Commissioners reviews or audits of several GAA county boards • Any meeting minutes or correspondence with Revenue (including attachments) in relation to ongoing Revenue reviews or audits of several GAA county boards • Any reports prepared by, received by, and/or commissioned by the department about Revenue Commissioners reviews or audits of any GAA county boards • Any briefings for senior management (Ass Secretary level and above) and/or ministerial level about Revenue reviews or audits of any GAA county boards
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    All correspondence between Minister Donohoe and the following, dated between January 23 and January 30, 2025: Myles O'Grady/Bank of Ireland. Colin Hunt/AIB. Eamonn Crowley/PTSB.

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    Request Reference 25-0051 25-0052 A copy of all briefing notes provided to the new Minister Paschal Donohoe in 2025. Journalist Refused
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    A copy of internal e-submission created for Minister Chambers (Budget & Economics Division) following December 2024's housing update.

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    Request Reference 25-0053 25-0054 Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking the following esubmissions to the Minister for Finance Journalist Part-Grant and any ancillary documents: - Monthly Estimates of Payroll Employees - Monthly housing update - Monthly Unemployment I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-01-2025 - 31-01-2025.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    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 01-01-2025 - 31-01-2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0055 25-0056 In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following records which are non- Journalist Part-Grant personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Finance dated between June 1, 2024, and the date of this request: · Records of correspondence, reports and memos, meetings and meeting notes between department officials (ranked at assistant secretary general and above, including ministers) and Google regarding artificial intelligence developments and responses.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Records of correspondence, reports and memos, meetings and meeting notes between the department staff (ranked at assistant secretary level or higher, including Ministers) and Meta (aka Facebook) regarding artificial intelligence, digital regulation and matters relating to Meta’s business. The following lobbying register entry may be of assistance when processing this request: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/121866/meta-platforms-ireland-ltd

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    Request Reference 25-0057 25-0058 In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following records which are non- Journalist Part-Grant personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Finance, dated between December 10, 2024 and the date of this request: Records of correspondence between the office of the Finance Minister and KPMG regarding potential supports for business, employment and the housing sector.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Any briefing documents that were provided to the new Minister on their appointment this year.

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    Request Reference 25-0059 25-0060 I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence between Aon Investment Journalist Part-Grant Holdings and Minister Chambers during 2024
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Finance

    All correspondence and documentation shared between the Housing Unit in the Department of Finance and the Minister, Secretary General and other senior officials that relates to the 2024 housing target between the date of 1st of August and the 1st of December

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    Request Reference 25-0061 25-0062 Copies of all correspondence between former Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and representatives of Meta, Journalist Part-Grant Apple, Microsoft, Intel, X, Google, Tik Tok, Amazon, Amazon Web Services. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Chambers and representatives of the same companies. Copies of all correspondence between Minister for Finance 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 20/12/2024 to 6/2/2024
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence between Stripe and assistant secretary Michael J McGrath during 2024.

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    Request Reference 25-0063
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Google Ireland has reported meeting with department officials to discuss Ireland's readiness for the development and uses of AI technologies between September 1 and December 31 2024. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details:

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    Request Reference 25-0064 Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to each FOI Internal review decision letter Journalist Part-Grant issued by your organisation in 2024 and any records released therewith, but excluding any decision letter which related exclusively to personal information as defined in Section 2 of the act.
    Requester Type
    Department of Finance

    – all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the council and Google Ireland in the relevant period – all briefing material prepared by officials ahead of meetings between the parties for the same time period – minutes for meetings – records of all material presented at meetings

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    Request Reference 25-0065 25-0066 I understand that a consultation relating to the North/South FOi Code of Practice was launched in Other Transferred 2005 by Brian Cowen TD Minister of Finance ROI and Jeff Rooker MP Minister for The Office of the First and Deputy First Minister at the Northern Ireland Office. I understand that the consultation ran for 16 weeks and was circulated widely including to TDs and MLAs in Northern Ireland and the Information Commissioner’s from both the UK & ROI. I would be grateful, under FOI you could release a copy of the consultation document and responses.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Copy of correspondence between the Department of Finance and the Department of Housing since 01 July 2024 regarding actual and/projected housing completions for 2024. Copy of correspondence between the Department of Finance and the Department of An Taoiseach since 01 July 2024 regarding actual and/projected housing completions for 2024.

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    Request Reference 25-0067 25-0068 • A breakdown of the Department’s total annual spend (for each year from January 1st, 2010 to present) on Journalist Part-Grant newspaper/paid media subscriptions. • A breakdown of the Department’s total annual spend (for each year from January 1st, 2010 to present) on individual newspaper/paid media subscriptions for its employees, by newspaper/media outlet; • A breakdown of the Department’s total annual spend (for each year from January 1st, 2010 to present) on corporate newspaper/paid media subscriptions, by newspaper/media outlet; I am interested in information covering the period from January 1st 2010 to present
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any record which shows total expenditure in your organisation in 2024 and to date in 2025 on ID cards, lanyards, card holders, card printers or any software used for producing ID cards 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. I am not seeking any information about the technical specifications of cards or card printers / card readers, rather information about expenditure on these items.

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    Request Reference 25-0070 25-0071 Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records held by your Journalist Grant department: The total expenditure incurred by this department on advertising in media outlets from January 2019 to January 2025. A breakdown of the advertising expenditure for each media outlet, specifying: - The name of the media outlet (print, online, radio, television, social media, etc.). - The amount spent on advertising with each outlet per year. - A copy of each advertisement.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    The total cost incurred by the Department related to placing advertisements in online and digital platforms and the names of the platforms involved for 2022, 2023, 2024 and so far in 2025. The total advertising spend by the Department broken down by medium - online, print media, radio, TV and outdoor - for 2022, 2023, 2024 and so far in 2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0072 25-0073 I would like to request, under the FOI Act 2014, and on behalf of **** ***** ***, the following: Journalist Part-Grant All records related to this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/119308/grant-thornton Please include searches of private emails and phones where relevant.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records Copies of correspondence to/from Aer Lingus and Ryanair and former Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and current Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe. Copies of the minutes of any meetings between Aer Lingus and Mr Chambers or Mr Donohoe. Copies of the minutes of any meetings between Ryanair and Mr Chambers or Mr Donohoe. The time period can be limited to 1/9/2024 and 6/2/2025.

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    Request Reference 25-0074
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Finance

    I am writing to formally request the release of purchasing records from the Department of Finance covering the period from January 1, 2024, to the present under the Freedom of Information Act.

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    Request Reference 25-0075 25-0076 I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to minutes / notes / memos of meetings that Journalist Part-Grant occurred in 2024 between TikTok and Minister Jack Chambers and / or Secretary General Declan Hughes.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any minutes / memos / notes relating to the meeting between Minister Chambers and Ryan Meade on behalf of Google in 2024.

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    Request Reference 25-0077 25-0078 The purpose of this email is to ask the Minister for Finance, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act Other Withdrawn 2014, for the following: 1. All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and the Minister for Finance regarding the block purchase of homes between 1stMay 2021 and 19th May 2021; 2. All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and the Minister for Finance regarding the rate of stamp duty applying to institutional investors in the residential property market between 1st May 2021 and 19thMay 2021; 3. All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and the Minister for Finance regarding the rate of stamp duty applying to block purchasers of homes in the residential property market between 1st May 2021 and 19thMay 2021; 4. All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and the Minister for Finance regarding institutional investment in the housing market between 1st May 2021 and 19thMay 2021.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Update of Regulation to designate CASPs - Annual Report for the year 2023 to the Houses of the Oireachtas, under Section 6(15) of the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008 - Update on Residential Zoned Land Tax Advertising campaign and Section 28 Guidelines - Household Savings Rate Quarter 3 2024 - Response to NTMA CEO - AIB Consultation Request I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/10/2024 - 6/2/202

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    Request Reference 25-0079 25-0080 All correspondence between Minister Donohoe and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, dated between January 23, 2025 Journalist Part-Grant and February 25, 2025. All correspondence between Minister Donohoe and Minister James Browne, dated between January 23, 2025 and February 25, 2025
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    All correspondence between Minister Paschal Donohoe and the following, dated between January 31, 2025 and February 25, 2025. Myles O'Grady/Bank of Ireland. Colin Hunt/AIB. Eamonn Crowley/PTSB.

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    Request Reference 25-0081 25-0082 All memos, briefings and meeting notes sent prior to a meeting held between Google Ireland and Jack Chambers Journalist Part-Grant between September 1 and December 31, 2024.
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    Is any part of the state sovereign fund invested in or through the Israeli based company MEITAV Investment House?

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    Request Reference 25-0085 25-0086 All records related to this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/119308/grant-thornton Journalist Withdrawn
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    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 01-02-2025 - 28-02-2025

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    Request Reference 25-0088 25-0089 Briefing documents and memos given to the Minister regarding the imposition of tariffs by the US administration Journalist Refused between January 1 2025 and the date of this request
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Finance

    a copy of any briefings, memos, submissions, or other such high-level documents prepared for Minister Donohoe with regard to the introduction of tax relief or incentives for property developers. This request to cover the period since his reappointment

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    Request Reference 25-0092 25-0100 I am wondering if you had the numbers of people who did Gaeleagras courses and from what organisations they Other Withdrawn came from for the last 5 years that organisation were in operation?
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    Department of Finance

    Any briefing papers or reports to Jack Chambers, then minister for finance, on the housing output projections of the Central Bank of Ireland in its quarterly bulletin of September 18th, 2024; and minutes of any meetings on that topic. This request covers the period around the publication of the Central Bank report and subsequent periods until the end of his mandate as minister on January 23rd, 2025 Any other briefing papers, reports or analyses of housing output projections for Mr Chambers in the period between September 18th, 2024, and January 23rd, 2025

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