Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
FOI Requests — 4,174 records (page 2 of 84)
- Received 29 January 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2025 to 29/01/2025: Request for a copy of any high-level documents e.g. submissions, briefings, memos, Questions and Answers, reports or other such records prepared for the Minister, the Secretary General or other senior department officials with responsibility for housing delivery referring or relating to the publication of Central Statistics Office data on the number of house completions.
- Received 18 June 2025Decided —RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2021 to 18/06/2025: RE: Proposed Tuath housing development at “Portland Row” and “Aldborough Place” in Dublin 1. Request for following records: - 1. Regarding the funding, support, or policy alignment of the above development. Any correspondence between the department and: 2. Records of internal assessments or reviews concerning this site’s zoning, legal status, amenity loss, or procedural validity. 3. Any briefings, memos, or correspondence addressing planning compliance, public opposition, or community amenity removal associated with this site.
- Received 1 July 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/06/2025 to 30/06/2025: Request for a list of e- Submissions submitted to the minister through the e-submissions channel.
- Received 30 January 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for a copy of any complaints received by Met Eireann (in any format) with regard to its forecasting/warnings etc. around the recent Storms Isha and Storm Jocelyn
- Received 29 October 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for correspondence, including mobile phone messages, to or from civil servants and the Minister (principal officer grade and up) with the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in relation to budget 2026 in September 2025
- Received 26 November 2025Decided —RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
- Received 23 September 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: In the period since 01/03/2024 between the Minister or staff of Principal Officer (PO) level within the Homelessness Unit and the Peter McVerry Trust or any Peter McVerry Trust officials. Request for copies of: 1. Any correspondence; and any associated reports, including financial reports; the notes of any meetings 2. Any reports or notes on the governance and finances of the Peter McVerry Trust and the services it provides; and any submissions or draft proposals to Any correspondence between the Minister or staff of PO level within the Homelessness Unit and the Charities Regulator on the governance and finances of the Peter McVerry Trust and the services it provides 3. Any correspondence and the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority on the governance and finances of the Peter McVerry Trust and the services it provides. 4. Any correspondence and the Housing Agency on the governance and finances of the Peter McVerry Trust and the services it provides 5. Any correspondence and the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive or Dublin City Council on the governance and finances of the Peter McVerry Trust and the services it provides.
- Received 20 June 2025Decided —RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for records going back to the year 2010 appropriately to when a Wildlife Inspector first visited and in particular to 2015 when he found dead bats in the drinking water tank and furnished me with a removal licence, for which I update on an annual basis. National Parks and Wildlife Service has caused much damage and with total disregard to Heritage and my efforts and cost of maintenance.
- Received 3 July 2025Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for full information from the department and the National Parks and Wildlife Service RE: Operating Falconry Businesses in Ireland Such as - How many such premises are operating with a valid zoo licence issued for 2025 year? Full list of such premises/ individuals with a licence number/date of inspection. How many firms/individuals refused to get a zoo licence and to be inspected by zoo licence inspectors Full list of such premises/individuals. How many cases brought before the court for refusing inspections or licensed? Full list of such premises/individuals. If not, why the department did not take appropriate action?
- Received 19 January 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/08/2023 to 19/01/2024 - In relation of Housing Finance Policy and Debt Level. Request for minutes of meetings between The Department and Cluid Housing, also any correspondence between The Department and Cluid Housing.
- Received 29 January 2024Decided —RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/12/2023 to 29/01/2024 Requesting a copy of any records held by The Minister or the Secretary General of The Department referring to or relating to the purchase of residential property by an airline company.
- Received 26 January 2024Decided —GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request the release of all records relating to the correspondence between Airbnb and Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell, as listed here - www.lobbying.ie/return/105996/airbnb-ireland-uc
- Received 6 May 2025Decided —RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 28/03/2025 to 04/05/2025: Request for correspondence to and from the minister, his secretary general and special advisors, the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister for Finance, their secretaries general and special advisors on the issue of the Housing Activation Office and the appointment of a chief executive to that office.
- Received 25 February 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for any reports arising from the Department’s data collection study on market surveillance which began on 01/04/2017
- Received 22 January 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2024 to 22/01/2025: Request for records of Correspondence between the Department and Peter McVerry Trust for the last year to include emails and letters between department officials at Principal Officer Level and above. Any correspondence specifically related to issues around financial control, corporate governance etc. at Peter McVerry Trust. Any correspondence about deficit funding for contracts awarded to Peter McVerry Trust. In the period of 01/01/2017 to 31/01/2019 emails from/to CEO of Peter McVerry Trust directly to the Minister’s mailbox.
- Received 8 February 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for copies of all records relating to the meeting held between The Department
- Received 26 January 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2023 to 25/01/2024- Request for all correspondence, emails, letters and records and minutes of meetings etc. regarding the Arterial Drainage Act in the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2023-2030 held by The Department
- Received 26 January 2024Decided —Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2023 to 25/01/2024- Request for all correspondence, emails, letters and records and minutes of meetings etc. regarding Nitrates and the Nitrates Derogation in the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2023-2030 held by The Department
- Received 1 December 2025Decided 23 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: Purchase of lands by the state at Glen of the Downs. Request copies of the following: - • Valuation reports or other similar reports associated • Business case, cost benefit analysis, sanction or approval documents associated with the purchase. • Record of how much the land cost. • High Court judgment in IDA vs Information Commissioner case on land sales.
- Received 1 December 2025Decided 23 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/11/2025 to 30/11/2025: RE: The most recent "Housing System Overview" provided to The Minister. Request for correspondence sent to the Minister in relation to "Housing Systems Overview".
- Received 1 December 2025Decided 23 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2022 and 01/12/2025 Request: for the following records held by the Local Government Audit Service (LGAS): 1. Auditor’s working papers related to section 7.8 of the 2023 Wicklow audit. All LGAS working papers, notes, or analysis relating to the finding in section 7.8 (“Fraud and Other Irregularities”) of the Statutory Audit Report for Wicklow County Council for the year ended 31 December 2023, specifically regarding: • The matter Wicklow County Council referred to An Garda Síochána, and • The two further matters under review by the Council. 2. Correspondence between LGAS and Wicklow County Council All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, briefing notes) between LGAS and Wicklow County Council concerning: • The fraud/irregularity matter referred to Gardaí; • The two additional matters under review; • Any instructions, clarifications, or follow-up queries issued by the auditor • Any responses provided by the Council. 3. Internal LGAS records All internal LGAS documentation relating to these matters, including: • Internal briefing notes; • Risk assessments • Draft sections or revisions of the 2023 Wicklow audit; • Any internal discussions regarding whether to reference Garda involvement
- Received 3 December 2025Decided 23 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 20/07/25 to 03/12/25: Request for a copy of correspondence between Niall Gleeson, Chief Executive of Uisce Eireann, and the Minister. Also, request for a copy of correspondence between Jerry Grant, Chairperson of Uisce Eireann, and the Minister.
- Received 8 December 2025Decided 23 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the original submissions as provided by respondents on Public Consultation on the Review of Building Regulations Part M (Access and Use) to make provision for a changing places toilet in certain buildings Link - Building Regulations M. 09/02/2022
- Received 8 December 2025Decided 23 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the original submissions as provided by respondents for Public Consultation on the Draft Fire Safety Guide for Building Owners and Operators - Guide for Persons having Control under Section 18(2) Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003. Link - Section 18(2) Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003 - 08/03/2022
- Received 28 November 2025Decided 22 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2024 to 28/11/2025: Request for copy of any reports, submissions, memos, briefing notes, or other such high-level documents prepared by Human Resources with regard to a shortage of ranger staff in Ireland's national parks system.
- Received 4 December 2025Decided 22 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for records held by the National Parks & Wildlife Service and or the Department on White-Tailed Eagle Fatality at the Meenreagh wind farm, Killybegs, Co. Donegal. The date referenced publicly for this incident is November 2024 but consider any records within 01/10/2024 to 31/01/2025 to ensure complete coverage. Request for following records of the incident of White-Tailed Eagle Fatality at the Meenreagh Wind Farm, Killybegs, Co. Donegal 1. National Parks and Wildlife Services Public-Facing Materials Any National Parks and Wildlife Services press release, official statement, media briefing, or draft material prepared for public communication 2. Internal National Parks and Wildlife Services correspondence Internal emails, memos, incident notes, or communications specifically referencing the turbine-strikes 3. Investigation and post-mortem documentation Any post-mortem report, veterinary findings, RAPTOR-protocol documentation, incident report, or mortality log. 4. Planning or Regulatory correspondence Any NPWS or DAU submissions to An Bord Pleanála, Donegal County Council, or other authorities that contain reference to this incident.
- Received 25 November 2025Decided 19 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for correspondence sent to and from the Minister that mentions John Collison’s article in The Irish Times on Ireland’s inability to build homes and infrastructure. Link here - Collison’s Article in The Irish Times
- Received 1 December 2025Decided 19 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/11/2025 to 01/12/2025: RE: Renaming of Herzog Park in Dublin. Request for a copy of correspondence, including emails, texts, WhatsApp messages and attachments, between Secretary General Graham Doyle and others both inside and outside the department.
- Received 25 November 2025Decided 18 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for a copy of the Demographic Change paper submitted by the Department to the Civil Service Management Board in December 2024
- Received 2 December 2025Decided 18 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for correspondence between the Minister and Principal Officer grade officials within the Rental Market including Assistant Secretary David Kelly concerning changes to rental laws since 01/01/2025.
- Received 2 December 2025Decided 18 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: Storm Names for each of the past three storm seasons i.e. 2025/26, 2024/25, and 2023/24. – Request for an anonymised copy of any complaints received by Met Eireann
- Received 3 December 2025Decided 18 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2025 to 03/12/2025: Request for a copy of any internal documents such as memos, draft or final guidance, briefing notes, risk assessments or instructions relating to staff use of generative AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Co-pilot.
- Received 19 November 2025Decided 17 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/07/2024 to 19/11/2025: Request for briefing notes provided to The Minister regarding the setting of housing targets. In addition, any briefing notes provided to the Minister regarding housing completions.
- Received 1 December 2025Decided 17 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for a copy of any records held by the Minister referring or relating to the allocation of €700,000 in funding for remediation work at Lady's Island Lake in Co Wexford. This request to cover only the Minister and the period since his appointment.
- Received 19 November 2025Decided 16 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 23/01/2025 to 19/11/2025: Request for Correspondence between the Minister’s Office and officials and Mr Ivan Yates regarding media training. Correspondence between officials and advisers in the Minister's office regarding Mr Ivan Yates
- Received 21 November 2025Decided 16 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: TV Programme Made of Stone broadcast on RTÉ One on 13/10/2025 Request for records pertaining to communications between RTÉ and The National Monuments Service and or the Minister in respect of this television programme.
- Received 25 November 2025Decided 16 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for briefing papers made by department officials in advance of the publication of the Housing Plan - ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities’.
- Received 17 November 2025Decided 15 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2021 to 15/11/2025: Request for following records: - 1. Appointment, vetting, and terms of reference for any expert or working group members on defective concrete blocks, including the consultant engineer Paul Forde and Former CE of Housing Agency John O’Connor. 2. Correspondence with the Attorney General’s Office referring to Paul Ford’s input or report in 2021, including the Attorney General’s letter dated 07/09/2021. 3. Any document identified as “Paul Forde’s report” referenced before 30/09/2021, including drafts and submissions. 4. The IS 465 review plan, timetable, consultation drafts, and Ministerial briefings on expected completion dates in 2021–2022
- Received 20 November 2025Decided 15 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2025 to 20/11/2025: Request for records of minutes of meetings of the management board of the Department.
- Received 20 November 2025Decided 15 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for records regarding the following, the number of private rental inspections carried out in 2025, broken down by local authorities 1. The total number of improvement letters issued 2. The total number of improvement notices issued 3. The total number of prohibition notices served 4. The number of legal actions initiated 5. The total number of follow up inspections after improvement letters/notices, or prohibition notices or legal action served. 6. Any reports/briefing materials received by the Minister in 2025 regarding private rental inspections.
- Received 6 November 2025Decided 4 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/06/2025 to 06/1/2025: RE: Provisions of the Planning Development Act 2024 that came into force on 02/10/2025, namely the enacted parts of Section 356 (Designated regional enforcement authority) Request for the following: - • Any reports, memos or briefings outlining details concerning the potential establishment of any potential regional enforcement authority or local authority(ies) which may house it; • Correspondence or meeting records [Minutes and presentations] with any local authorities, the EPA or other public bodies concerning the potential establishment of any potential regional enforcement authority.
- Received 10 November 2025Decided 4 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for sample of 15 pieces of correspondence received by the Minister referencing “accommodation”, “homeless”, or “emergency” “shelter” received in October 2025 with any identifying information redacted
- Received 6 November 2025Decided 3 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: National Policy on Architecture Public Consultation. Request for the original submissions as provided by respondents
- Received 7 November 2025Decided 3 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: Statement of Strategy 2021 and 2025. Request for the original submissions as provided by respondents
- Received 21 October 2025Decided 2 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/012021 to 21/10/2025: RE: Funding Applications submitted by Wicklow County Council in for 10 or 10A Mill Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow A64DH76. Request for following records: - 1. Copies of any funding applications (e.g. Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP) or any related housing scheme) 2. Correspondence between the Department and Wicklow County Council regarding such applications 3. Any approvals, decisions, or assessments issued by the Department in relation to the proposed development, infill housing, or disposal of this site. 4. Any internal memos, reports, or briefing notes concerning the funding or development of housing at this site. 5. Any photographs, drawings, studies, reports, proposed site plans, feasibility study documentation etc. submitted to the department.
- Received 5 November 2025Decided 2 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2025 to 23/10/2025: Request for copies of any correspondence sent and received: - including attachments between the Minister and Minister of State for Europe Thomas Byrne
- Received 5 November 2025Decided 2 December 2025Part-GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: The appointment of Mr Rory Mulchay SC. Request for records held by the Minister. Also, request a copy of the final report sent by Mr Mulcahy to the Minister in 2017.
- Received 6 November 2025Decided 2 December 2025GrantedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 10/07/2025 to 06/11/2025: Request for a copy of any correspondence, letters and emails, sent and received between the Minister and any European commissioner.
- Received 7 November 2025Decided 2 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2025 to 01/11/2025: RE: The Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) and the Rental Sector. Request for briefing notes or reports received by the Minister from Principal Officers and above within the following business units: Leasing, MTR and Ukraine, Social Housing Policy & Rental Market.
- Received 15 October 2025Decided 1 December 2025RefusedDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/05/2022 to 31/07/2025: RE: Acquisition of Baggot Street Hospital by the Department or the LDA. Request for the following records: • Correspondence and email communications held by the Department’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness, Rental and Social Inclusion Divisions Correspondence between the Minister, his advisers and department officials of AP or PO level from the above-named Divisions. • Records sent to or held on behalf of the Minister or his Junior Minister by the private offices and special advisers in this Department.