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Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

FOI Requests — 4,047 records (page 11 of 81)

  • Received 2 August 2023
    Decided 1 September 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0330-2023
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/12/2022 and 31/07/2023, copies of all correspondence between the Minister and the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath regarding the sale of NAMAs 20% equity stake in the Poolbeg SDZ to Oaktree Capital/Johnny Ronan Group.

  • Received 22 August 2023
    Decided 1 September 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0357-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    A copy of the Mulcahy report into alleged planning corruption in Donegal

  • Received 2 August 2023
    Decided 31 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0329-2023
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Copies of all correspondence and associated documents between former Secretary General of DPER Robert Watt and former Secretary General of Housing John McCarthy from 2019 related to the Poolbeg SDZ Glass Bottle Site purchase.

  • Received 23 August 2023
    Decided 31 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0359-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Records from the Department on how many families living in emergency accommodation were housed in 2021, 2022 & 2023.

  • Received 1 August 2023
    Decided 29 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0323-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Communication from members of the public regarding the weather conditions experienced by Ireland between 01/05/2023-31/07/2023.

  • Received 28 July 2023
    Decided 28 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0318-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Request for the Marine Mammal Observer reports related to the survey activity referred to in the response to PQ36292/23 and 36291/23.

  • Received 2 August 2023
    Decided 28 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0328-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    A copy of all email communications between the Department and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) in deletion to the recently announced enchanted Defective Block Grant Scheme.

  • Received 4 August 2023
    Decided 28 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0333-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Regarding when to begin and when to complete the recruitment process for a new chief executive of the council in the past 12 months please provide: 1. All correspondence between the Department and Dublin City Council 2. All correspondence between the Department and the Public Appointment Service

  • Received 26 July 2023
    Decided 23 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0299-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2019 - 26/07/2023, copies of the amalgamated tables of the short term letting quarterly returns received from local authorities.

  • Received 15 August 2023
    Decided 23 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0341-2023
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In regard to Foreshore Licence FS7045 granted to Codling Wind Park Ltd we Request that you furnish us with copies of all documentation, correspondence, memoranda and records whether in electronic form or otherwise held dated 08/02/2021 and published in Oifigiuil on 12/02/2021

  • Received 26 June 2023
    Decided 22 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0261-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Records to and from officials of Principal Officer and or equivalent grade or higher relating to the development of new Rural Housing Planning Guidelines by the Department in the period of 26/06/2022 to 25/06/2023.

  • Received 22 July 2023
    Decided 21 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0306-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the past 5 years, legal fees paid by the Department in utilising legal firms and consultancy firms to consult on and answer FOI requests and appeals of FOI requests including appeals to the Office of Information Commissioner

  • Received 26 July 2023
    Decided 21 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0315-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 20/04/2023 to 25/07/2023, correspondence between the Minister, Mr Graham Doyle and Ms Oonagh Buckley.

  • Received 21 July 2023
    Decided 18 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0308-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 20/07/2023, any correspondence between Owen Keegan, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council and the Minister.

  • Received 9 August 2023
    Decided 18 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0322-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023-31/07/2023 relating to the conversion of office space to residential use. 1. Any correspondence between staff of Assistant Principal level and above within the Department and the Department of Enterprise 2. Any records of minutes from any meetings with the Department of Enterprise.

  • Received 21 July 2023
    Decided 16 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0304-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 20/07/2023, any correspondence between the Minister and President Michael D Higgins.

  • Received 24 July 2023
    Decided 16 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0294-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2017- 24/07/2023, request for records held by the Department that relate to the following Approved Housing Bodies (AHB): a) “Cluainin Voluntary Housing” b) “St Michael’s House” c) “STEER Housing” d) “Cooperative Ireland” e) “St John of God”

  • Received 17 July 2023
    Decided 15 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0298-2023
    Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/06/2023 to 17/07/2023, correspondence and meeting minutes with officials in the relevant unit in the Department regarding Cork Co. Council's 2023 Social Housing targets

  • Received 28 July 2023
    Decided 15 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0319-2023
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Records, whether in electronic form or otherwise held, relating to the Ministerial Consultation under Section 3(1B) of the Foreshore Act, 1933 in respect of Foreshore FS007546 granted to Codling Wind Park Limited dated 12th May 2023 and published in Iris Oifigil on 19th May 2023.

  • Received 24 July 2023
    Decided 11 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0230-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Copies of the presentations to the client steering group referred to in the independent study on Euro code 6 covering Design of Masonry Structures.

  • Received 25 July 2023
    Decided 11 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0316-2023
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Records in relation to the National Monuments Service Licensing Section / Underwater Archaeology Unit for OWF projects carried out in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023.

  • Received 12 July 2023
    Decided 9 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0260-2023
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In relation to the Report from Ernst & Young (“EY”) dated 21 January 2022 entitled “Irish Planning Institute – Project Window”. 1. All correspondence/documentation received by the Office of the Minister and officials in the Planning Division of the Department at PO level or above in relation to the Report below: 2. All correspondence/documentation received from former IPI Presidents.

  • Received 11 July 2023
    Decided 8 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0291-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/07/2022- 11/07/2023: copies of any revised or new guidance issued to Met broadcasters with regard to how to report on or refer to climate change on air. In the period 01/06/2023 to 31/07/2023: Copies of any information / guidance / briefings issued to the above with regard to a series of flash floods on the European continent and extreme heat in the United States, North Africa, and other locations.

  • Received 14 July 2023
    Decided 8 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0300-2023
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Request for Following information requested: “Shapefiles associated with “Bird Sensitivity to Wind Energy” currently available at https://maps.biodiversityireland.ie/Map under “Birdwatch Ireland layer”

  • Received 5 July 2023
    Decided 2 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0268-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    August 2022 report to the Minister by Remy Farrell SC on An Bord Pleanála;  In the period of 22/04/2022 to 27/07/2022, any associated correspondence between the Minister or officials in the Department at PO level and above and Remy Farrell SC in relation to the “Report into the management of conflicts of interest and relevant disclosures by the Deputy Chairperson of An Bord Pleanála in relation to certain decisions of that Board and related matters”.  In the period of 27/07/2022 to 04/10/2022, internal advice to the Minister from officials in the Department at PO level and above following Remy Farrell’s conclusions in relation specifically to the Action Plan for An Bord Pleanála.  In the period of 27/07/2022 to 03/11/2022, any correspondence between the Minister and the then An Bord Pleanála chairman on the conclusions of Remy Farrell's report.

  • Received 26 July 2023
    Decided 2 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0309-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/03/2014 to 01/01/2023  Email correspondence between Department Officials and the European Commission.  Minutes of the meeting discussing Infringement proceedings 2007/4011 between the European Commission and representatives of the Department on Thursday 12 December 2013 in Rue Joseph II n° 59, 8th floor, Brussels, Belgium.

  • Received 4 July 2023
    Decided 1 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0288-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 01/06/2023, copy of e-Submission made to the Minister and ancillary records attached to them - HLG 00234-23.

  • Received 5 July 2023
    Decided 1 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0284-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 01/06/2023, copy of e-Submission made to the Minister and ancillary records attached to them - HLG 00198-23.

  • Received 5 July 2023
    Decided 1 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0283-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 01/06/2023, copy of e-Submission made to the Minister and ancillary records attached to them - HLG 00173-23.

  • Received 6 July 2023
    Decided 1 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0278-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 30/06/2023 1. Copies and records of complaints received to Met Eireann from members of the public 2. Copies and records of correspondence sent from Met Eireann in response to the complaints received above.

  • Received 14 July 2023
    Decided 1 August 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0297-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 14/07/2023, A copy of the report that reviewed the Land Value Sharing Bill. Also any correspondence /memos/reports sent to the Minister about the Bill.

  • Received 19 July 2023
    Decided 1 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0302-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    RE: Managing and Resolving Unfinished Housing Developments Guidance Manual released by the Department of Environment  A copy of these Guidelines for Receivers and Liquidators in relation to Unfinished Housing development and Site Resolution Plans (SRP) issued by the Department.  How many progress reports should have been issued from Galway City Council to the Department prior to May 2014?  A copy of any and all correspondence from Galway City Council to the Department that contained progress updates/reports/surveys etc. with respect to the unfinished housing development named Fionnuisce at Doughiska, Galway.

  • Received 20 July 2023
    Decided 1 August 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0311-2023
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/06/2023 to 20/07/2023, all correspondence to and from Galway City Council and the Department pertaining to the local authority's request for funding for the provision of infrastructure to facilitate hybrid meetings and/or webcasting/live-streaming of Council meetings.

  • Received 19 June 2023
    Decided 31 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0255-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    A list/record of all submissions made to The Minister or Ministers of State at The Department (if applicable) using the e-submissions system in the period 01/01/2023 - 19/06/2023

  • Received 4 July 2023
    Decided 31 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0277-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 04/07/2023, any correspondence between the Minister, Minister Eamon Ryan, and Minister McGrath regarding the re-development of The Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin 4.

  • Received 4 July 2023
    Decided 31 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0286-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 01/06/2023, copy of e-Submission made to the Minister and ancillary records attached to them - HLG-00207-23.

  • Received 18 July 2023
    Decided 31 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0274-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Reports of zoo inspections completed in 2022.

  • Received 4 July 2023
    Decided 27 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0285-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 01/06/2023, copy of e-Submission made to the Minister and ancillary records attached to them - HLG-00206-23.

  • Received 7 June 2023
    Decided 26 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0236-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    All correspondences or briefing notes in electronic or hard copy form between The Department and Limerick City and County Council in relation to issues with The Loughmore Canal and the Raheen Industrial Estate in Limerick in the period 03/01/2022 - 02/06/2023

  • Received 29 June 2023
    Decided 26 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0273-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    A copy of Remy Farrell's report into certain planning matters at An Bord Pleanála

  • Received 29 May 2023
    Decided 25 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0228-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Correspondence between The Department and the Department of Integration and Department of Public Expenditure in the period 01/01/2023 - 29/05/2023 regarding difficulties in accommodating international protection applicants.

  • Received 7 June 2023
    Decided 25 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0234-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    All correspondences between The Department and the Department of Environment, Climate Action and Communications in relation to issues with The Loughmore Canal and the Raheen Industrial Estate in Limerick in the period 03/01/2022 - 02/06/2023

  • Received 3 July 2023
    Decided 25 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0275-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    A copy of the General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill of 2014. All submissions received by the Department as part of the Public Consultation Process attached to the General Scheme of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill of 2014.

  • Received 27 June 2023
    Decided 24 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0259-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Copies of all completed audits -internal and external - conducted by The Department of all organisations that receive public funding allocated by the Department in the period 01/01/2022 - 27/06/2023

  • Received 3 July 2023
    Decided 24 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0267-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 31/04/2023, all reports, records, documentary by the NPWS on badger sets in any newly constructed housing estates by Marina Quarter Ltd, in Athlone given to Westmeath County Council.

  • Received 5 July 2023
    Decided 24 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0265-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    An amalgamated list of the addresses of Public Houses identified in the Change of Use notifications for 2022 from County Councils of Donegal, Kerry, Mayo and Offaly.

  • Received 7 July 2023
    Decided 24 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0244-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/2023 to 01/06/2023, copy of e-Submissions to the Minister and ancillary records attached to HLG 00056-23 and HLG 00051-23.

  • Received 29 May 2023
    Decided 21 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0226-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    All correspondence between officials at The Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (at Assistant Principal level or higher) in relation to the provision of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees and other International Protection Applicants and Asylum seekers in the period 01/01/2023 - 29/05/2023

  • Received 27 June 2023
    Decided 21 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0256-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    Letters sent by Tom Phillips and Associates on behalf of Ronan Group Real Estate to The Minister in relation to North Lotts and Grand Canal Docks revocation.

  • Received 28 June 2023
    Decided 20 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0272-2023
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    1. Any records which show or analyse the carbon footprints of persons for whom your department / office / body pays, directly or indirectly, travel expenses and 2. Any records which outline measures taken in your department / office / body to reduce carbon footprints associated with travel since the government’s Climate Action Plan was published.