Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
FOI Requests — 1,293 records (page 7 of 26)
- Received 24 January 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the FOI ACT 2014, can I please have a copy of all emails and letters between Mr. Malcolm Noonan T.D. and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin & other officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs in relation to the 20,000 plus Palestinians killed by the Israeli army for the year following timeframe? Timeframe: Oct 23 - 10th Jan 2024
- Received 30 January 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Acts, I wish to request the following: 1. All correspondence between the IDA and Department in relation to the tendering for a part-time Israel based Business Development Consultant between 2021 and November 2023. 2. Any internal correspondence, including text messages, in relation to the proposed role. 3. Internal notes/reports prepared in relation to the role.
- Received 30 January 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Dear Sir/Madam, Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet of all costs incurred by DFA during the visit of Li Qiang to Ireland in January 2024. This to include a total cost, and broken down in as much detail as possible e.g. accommodation, transport, entertainment, dining, catering, entertainment, flowers, miscellaneous. A copy of all the receipts and invoices associated with the above
- Received 30 January 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I have a further Freedom of information request for the passport office in a tabular format for years 2019 - 2023 inclusive, a) In total how many FBR applications were paid for and registered each year and b) In total how many registered applications remained outstanding awaiting documents to be submitted and c) In total how many applications were being processed but awaiting any further information from the applicant. Year 1st Jan - 31 st Dec 2023 > 2019 > 2020 > 2021 > 2022 > 2023
- Received 1 February 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-01-2024 - 31-01-2024.
- Received 1 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Acts 2014, I wish to request the following: 1. All correspondence between the Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment relating to input sought in relation to the granting of dual-use export 2019 to date. 2. Any internal correspondence in relation to the proposed to any such requests.
- Received 6 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under Ireland's Freedom of Information legislation, I would like to request the following documents: - The joint demarche sent by the EU Representative in Jerusalem, nine EU Member States represented in Jerusalem and Ramallah and the United Kingdom on 11 February 2022 to Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories ( COGAT) highlighting incidents regarding EU-funded assets that took place from October 2020 to February 2022 - A joint letter from the EU's diplomatic missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah dispatched in November 2022 to Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories detailing incidents of demolitions and confiscations between June and September 2022.
- Received 18 January 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Can you provide electronic versions of the following by email or download link for each of the last three calendar years 1. Dates in each year on which training for the administration of the AIE Regulations was provided to personnel within your department 2. Identity of the training organisation in each case 3. Copies of the training materials in each case
- Received 21 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am submitting an FOI request for records the department has in relation to 1. The tunnel network constructed in Gaza by Hamas and 2. Records giving details of the extent or discussing the extent of and comprehensive nature of this tunnel system and 3. Any records in relation to the resources required to construct such a network of tunnels and the source of such funding A Junior Minister for the department - I believe it was Junior Minister Flemming - made reference to these tunnels in the course of an RTE radio interview
- Received 15 January 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 regarding the following; • The number of feedback from the public to the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding Ireland’s decision not to join South Africa’s case of genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice. • Examples of correspondence from the public to the Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin regarding Ireland’s decision not to join South Africa’s case of genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice.
- Received 22 January 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: All records related to Micheál Martin’s November 2023 trip to Israel, Palestine and Egypt. Please also include any correspondence or records related to planning the trip. This includes but is not limited to: - Correspondence, emails, and memoranda related to the planning, coordination, and execution of Micheál Martin's visit to Israel, Palestine and Egypt in November 2023. - Official itineraries, schedules, and agendas for the trip, including details of meetings, events, and engagements attended by Martin. - Briefing documents, reports, and any background materials provided to Micheál Martin or his delegation in preparation for the visit to Israel, Palestine and Egypt. - Communications between the Department of Foreign Affairs and any governments, political organisations or proscribed groups in relation to the trip. This can include text messages, WhatsApp etc. - Any agreements, memoranda of understanding, or joint statements signed or discussed during the visit, including documents related to diplomatic, economic, or cultural cooperation.
- Received 26 January 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I wish to receive the following under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: • A schedule of flights, both commercial and use of private aircraft, and costs of same taken by the Minister in 2023 • A schedule of all hotels the Minister stayed in in 2023, including hotel name and cost per night while on official State business outside of the State. • All discretionary spending (meals, transport etc.) by the Minister on each trip. • The same information as above (flights, hotels, discretionary spending) in respect of all accompanying staff and advisers.
- Received 1 February 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Any emails to and from the department and/or staff, between Monday 15 January 2024 and Tuesday 30 January 2024, that reference the Cork GAA stadium Páirc Uí Chaoimh, or Super Valu.
- Received 6 February 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the FOI Act 2014 I am requesting access to the following records; -Records relating to persons working within the Department who have been the subject of disciplinary action between January 1, 2019, and February 6, 2024. Can I request that this information be broken down by year and include the specific disciplinary action taken, the outcome of that action, and the reason for the person being disciplined.
- Received 2 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
1. "Request for copies of any documents, including memos, emails, or reports, from the year 2023 to the present, that detail the rationale and guidelines behind the Department of Foreign Affairs' decisions to allow foreign military aircraft into Irish airspace." 2. "Request for access to records or documentation from 2023 to the present that outlines the specific decision-making processes employed by the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding the entry of foreign military aircraft into Irish airspace, including any relevant policies or procedures." 3. "Request for information identifying the individual(s) or committee(s) within the Department of Foreign Affairs responsible for decisions related to the entry of foreign military aircraft into Irish airspace from 2023 onwards, including their roles and responsibilities." 4. "Request for a list of civil servants within the Department of Foreign Affairs, from 2023 to the present, who are involved in monitoring and managing the entry of foreign military aircraft into Irish airspace daily, along with their respective roles and departments." 5. "Request for records of instances from 2023 to the present where foreign military aircraft have been permitted to enter Irish airspace, including for refuelling purposes, with details on dates, reasons for entry, and any relevant authorizations or agreements." 6. "Request for any reports, investigations, or findings from 2023 to the present regarding instances of foreign military aircraft suspected or found to be transporting weapons through Irish airspace, including craft details, dates, and outcomes of investigations." 7. "Request for any records, correspondence, or documentation from 2023 to the present that detail lobbying attempts by the Ireland Israel Alliance to the Department of Foreign Affairs, including any meetings, communications, or proposals."
- Received 12 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I wish to receive copies of the following records under the Freedom of Information Act to cover: • Copies of observations to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on dual-use export license applications to Israel in 2023 and 2024 • Any internal reports, briefings or assessments prepared about dual-use export license applications to Israel in 2023 and 2024
- Received 12 February 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am requesting the following records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: • A copy of Minister Fleming's mileage expense claims (showing actual kilometres claimed) for the period 1 August 2023 to 31 August 2023 • A copy of Minister Fleming's ministerial diary for the period 1 August 2023 to 31 August 2023.
- Received 15 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I wish to make a request for records held by the Department of Foreign Affairs under the Freedom of Information Act. The records are: All emails between Access Partnership, on behalf of Iridium Communications, to the Department of Foreign Affairs relating to EU space regulations, sent between 1 Sep 2023 and 31 Dec 2023.
- Received 21 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to all records in the possession of the Department of Foreign Affairs relating to foreign language tests, which were required as a condition for the role of Third Secretaries to complete their probationary period successfully. Could you provide records from 2018 until the present, please?
- Received 22 February 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I would like to raise a new FOI request for the FBR office. From 1st Dec 2020 - 30th June 2023, can you advise how many applications have been received ( i.e. email from DFA to confirm application numbers and receipt of application fee ) but still await submission of documents ( so do not have the second email from DFA confirming receipt of the documents against the relevant application numbers). Information provided broken down in a tabular year-by-year format would be helpful.
- Received 22 February 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I note there were a total of 45,909 FBR applications in the defined period. Could I request a breakdown of the 45,909 FBR applications between adult and child applications?
- Received 23 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the FOI ACT 2014, can I please have a copy of all emails and letters received from Irish TD in relation to the 29,000 plus Palestinians killed by the Israeli army for the year following timeframe? Timeframe: Oct 23 - 22nd Feb 2024
- Received 29 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking Copies of the following esubmissions and attached documents: - Letter of condolences to Iran FM, following the bombing in Kerman I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2024 - 27/2/24.
- Received 28 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I would like to request the minutes of meetings between Micheál Martin and US Senator Christopher Murphy and US Congressman Pat Fallon which I believe took place on Friday 25th August 2023.
- Received 1 March 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-02-2024 - 29-02-2024.
- Received 26 February 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am contacting you in relation to your passport photo acceptance rates for those aged over 70 and if you could provide me with some information. We have received a number notices regarding photos not being accepted for passport renewal, as there was not a strong contrast between the subject and the background. This can be a number of days after being initially accepted. Individuals in contact with us are noting that, due to having grey hair and pale complexion, they cannot provide a strong contrast between themselves and a light-coloured background and therefore photos are not being accepted. A call to the passport office confirmed that this does happen; therefore, in order to get an idea of the scale of the issue can you provide me with the number of photos submitted by people 70+ that are rejected and the grounds for same?
- Received 22 January 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a data dump of the Oracle financial management system in use by the Department covering the time period 20
- Received 28 February 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of the credit card statements for any cards held by the DFA in Ireland for the period 2023 and thus far in 2024.
- Received 12 March 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the 2014 FOI Act, I am looking for the following. Any correspondence between the department and the department of justice w/ regards to the addition of safe countries between October 2023 to present, as referenced in this PQ (https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2024-03-07/41/#pq_41) Any memos/reports/recommendations shared in said correspondence
- Received 14 March 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 relating to the cost of, and the allocation process behind, ministers being sent to other nations for St Patrick's Day, as announced on the gov.ie website in the article "Government announces comprehensive St. Patrick’s Day Programme, promoting “Ireland’s Future in the World”" published 30 January 2024.
- Received 15 March 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Observations provided to the Department of Justice by the Department of Foreign Affairs in order to assist the Department of Justice in its decision-making on updating the safe country list.
- Received 19 March 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I kindly request the number of applications for the registration of a foreign birth made in the last 5 years, under the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1994. I also request any policies or guidance the department may have for the processing or completion of applications made under the aforementioned act. If there is any clarification as to the nature of this request please let me know.
- Received 20 March 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am making a Freedom of Information request under the FOI Act 2014 that you provide me with: - Any memorandums, briefing notes, emails or other documents from the period 2023 to date in 2024 which mention or refer to the 'World Youth Festival' event held in Sochi, Russia (March 2024)
- Received 26 March 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I wish to make a request for records held by the Department of Foreign Affairs under the Freedom of Information Act. The records are: Briefing notes prepared for the Department of Foreign Affairs on its announcement that Ireland is joining the US-led agreement to tackle spyware, called the Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware.
- Received 26 March 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am making a Freedom of Information request under the FOI Act 2014 that you provide me with: - Any memorandums, briefing notes, or emails which make any mention or reference to German judge and public politician Birgit Malsack-Winkemann between 2022-23
- Received 29 March 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I would like to submit a Freedom of Information Act request to ascertain the following. 1) The total number of staff working for the DFA who are foreign (or dual) nationals. Within this, the number who are British and dual-British/Irish nationals. 2) The total number of staff working for the DFA with a degree from a foreign university. Within this, the number who have a degree from a university in Great Britain, and the number who have a degree from a university in Northern Ireland. Where possible, if both can be listed by pay grade that would be excellent. I would like figures from now (or as close to now as is statistically possible) and the year 2016 (or, again, as to close to 2016 as is statistically possible).
- Received 2 April 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Regarding the following case, I'd like to request documents concerning the damages to the Department of Foreign Affairs. I would like to see receipts or expenses regarding the damages, or how the value was determined. I would also like to see correspondence between the Department and the service provider or providers (if any) that evaluated the damage or repaired said damage. I would also like to see correspondence between the Department and the Gardaí regarding this case. https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/irish-crime/activist- accused-of-damaging-department-of-foreign-affairs-told-to-stay-away-from- building/a1574532718.html
- Received 2 April 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am seeking a list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the e- submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-03-2024 - 31-03-2024.
- Received 13 March 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
1. A copy of correspondence sent and received by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, related to organisations or companies lobbying on EU legislation, reforms, directives, between 1st January and 12th March 2024.
- Received 2 April 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I wish to request access any record which assesses / recommends payment or refund (or recommends non-payment or non-refund) of education fees in respect of any single training / education course undertaken by a member of staff in your Department/ Office (including staff serving abroad) which cost more than €3,000 per annum in the years 2023 and 2024.
- Received 10 April 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under FOI law, I would like records of minutes, correspondence and applications relating to the decision by the DFA to award media organisations finance under the Media Challenge Fund. I would like records of assessments of applications by the Expert Advisory Panel and any correspondence relating to the decisions to award funding to RTE, Virgin, The Journal, Reach Media, the Business Post, Bauer and the Irish Examiner. I would also like any records relating to assessments of journalistic output produced with support of this funding so far or any assessment of how the funding has been used to date.
- Received 15 April 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The information I request concern a mediation and decision-making company called Raise a Concern Ltd. This company is the agreed arbitrator to investigate allegations of bullying in all departments of the civil service. It is agreed between the CS and the unions. I am requesting information since 2015 if available. The information I request is the final adjudication page i.e. if the allegation was upheld and the respondent found guilty of bullying. I do not want the names of the parties just the result, allegations upheld or not. These records should be held in the HR office who receive the final report.
- Received 15 April 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the freedom of information act 2014 I wish to request access to information relating to passport applications processed through the TD fast track channel. Please provide me with the number of applications that have been expedited on the request of a member of the Dail between 2018 - present date.
- Received 16 April 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Please find below a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for: 1. The most recently updated Department Brief for an incoming Minister, either signed off and delivered to a new senior minister or minister of state following the 2024 April reshuffle, or a draft prepared for a possible change of minister but never delivered as the minister wasn't changed
- Received 19 April 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Can you supply me with the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 1) The amount that was spent by each Embassy and Consulate General Office spent on business class flights for staff travelling for work related business in the years of 2023 and to-date in 2024 in tabular form 2) The criteria that must be met prior to booking business class flights eg The flight duration must be over 5 hours in length and approved by official within DFA at the grade of Principal Officer and above
- Received 26 April 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, please provide any information, figures, etc, regarding the estimated number of refugees, asylum seekers and new migrants that Ireland is expected to take in once it opts-in to the EU Migration Pact. Please also provide any information about provisions or plans that Ireland must deal with new migrants following its implementation.
- Received 29 April 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following information; All communications from ministers and civil servants on the UK's The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 and its impact. The communications should have taken place between 1st November 2023 and 29 April 2024.
- Received 30 April 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following documents on the European Peace Facility: 1. Conceptual framework for financing support to the UAF (Council of the EU working document; WK 3022/2022 REV 9) 2. Audit Report of the annual accounts of the European Peace Facility – Assistance Measures – Financial Year 2022, of September 2023 3. Audit of weapons supplied by member states since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, as requested by Germany and presented to member states on Feb 1, 2024. The commissioning of the report was reported by the Financial Times on January 16, 2024: https://www.ft.com/content/af95ad49-2529-48d4-9a2b-8e10dbc28eeb
- Received 25 April 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I am making a Freedom of Information request under the FOI Act 2014 that you provide me with: - Internal departmental memorandums, briefing notes, or emails (i.e. precluding foreign missions, precluding general news briefs/cables, and excluding emails) that mention the National Party of Ireland or Irish Freedom Party between 2023 to date in 2024
- Received 26 April 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade
I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - a copy of the health and safety report in respect of issues at the ambassador's former residence at 2244 S Street, Washington, DC Access to this was refused previously on grounds of commercial sensitivity, but I note that the department has since disposed of the property.