Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
FOI Requests — 4,174 records (page 79 of 84)
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- Received 13 February 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: Ardgraigue Bog: Request for the following: - 1. A copy of the notice/pack that was issued to all landowners and turf plot owners of the intention to designate Ardgraigue bog as a Special Area of Conservation "SAC" and of the activities requiring consent "ARC'S" relating to Ardgraigue bog. Also, provide the information pack associated with the same along with the relevant maps. 2. The date in which the above notice/pack and associated maps issued to Landowners and turf plot owners. 3. A record of the number of landowners and turf plot owners that were sent the information notice/packs as outlined in No.1 above. 4. A copy of all dates including the dates and list of newspapers where the notice/advertisement appears and all associated notices/advertisements of the intention to designate Ardgraigue bog as an "SAC" and the required activities requiring consent relating to Ardgraigue bog. 5. A copy of the dates (including the number of times during the provided dates) and the names of the radio stations which broadcast this notice/advertisement of the intention to designate Ardgraigue bog as an "SAC." Provide a copy of the wording the radio stations were provided with and used when broadcasting the public advertising. 6. A list of the public offices, libraries and the other public buildings including the periods where the public notice of the proposed designation of Ardgraigue bog were advertised and displayed. Also, please provide the period in which this public notice was advertised / displayed in these buildings. 7. A copy of the public notice/advertisement put on display as outlined in No.6 above. 8. Please provide the record of the number of objections received during the proposed designation process. 9. Please provide records of dates and who conducted the surveys to propose Ardgraigue bog to be nominated and designated as a Special Area of Conservation. 10. Please provide evidence of who conducted the survey referred to in No.9 above and all documentation in relation to the proof of permission sought from landowners or turf plot owners to enter their private properties and if this was refused how was the survey done?
- Received 13 February 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
11. A record to date, of how much has been spent in Ardgraigue bog by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and a breakdown on how this money was spent? 12. A record how many payments have been successfully paid on the Application for cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for Ardgraigue bog to landowners/turf plot owners and can the total cost of those payments be provided. 13. Provide documentary evidence that the freehold owners of Ardgraigue bog have been officially notified and compensated, as they are the effected parties for loss of their land. 14. Provide documentary evidence of how the community were notified of its inclusion and consulted in relation to the finance for the "parish bank" as this is owned by the community. In addition, who signed off on its inclusion?
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15. Record of how many times has the
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professional capacity and what is his title/role when in this position 16. The 1997 habitat directive (section 4 article 4) had 6 years to implement a statutory agreement please provide a copy of the relevant documentary evidence of this being undertaken and completed within the highlighted period. 17. Provide a copy of the tender documentation and the tender process undertaken for the proposed works to be undertaken and any works previously undertaken/tendered with a list of quotes on each tendered work/project in Ardgraigue bog. 18. A record of how much money Ireland has had to pay by way of fines and penalties to the European Union for the year 2024 in connection to the ongoing turf cutting on protected Irish bogs SAC's. 19. Please provide the record of the number of applications for the cessation of turf cutting scheme in Ardgraigue bog to date.
- Received 1 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2025: Request for the most recent "Housing System Overview" provided to the Minister. Also all correspondence sent to the Minister in relation to the most recent Housing Systems Overview
- Received 11 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: Foreign Travel spreadsheet: Request for a spreadsheet/database detailing the cost of overseas travel by the NPWS during the past twelve months Delegate name, destination, CO2 calculation, distance, departure and return dates, airline name, hotel name, refund information, flight cost, hotel cost, additional costs, total costs and cancelations.
- Received 30 January 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/120473/gas-networks-ireland Request for minutes relating to this meeting between the Minister and Gas Networks Ireland on 27/09/2024. In addition, any follow up letters, in particular relating to the CEO remuneration.
- Received 11 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for all of Article 16 (Habitats Directive) Returns Forms for Dolphin, Whale, Tortoise, received as a result of activities in the Irish Sea in the period 01/01/2019 and 11/03/2025
- Received 27 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the total number of Department staff in receipt of the Key Holder Allowance, broken down by each grade (General Operatives / Clerical Officers / Executive Officers, etc.)
- Received 11 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for any information in the department and with officers within Met Éireann as to any Geo-Engineering Projects, including and in particular, Solar Radiation Management, Stratospheric and Atmospheric Chemical Injections or Dispersal.
- Received 12 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for copies of correspondence sent by the Irish Bookmakers Association to the Minister in the period 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2024 as per this link https://www.lobbying.ie/return/121987/irish-bookmakers-association Also seeking any replies sent to the IBA on behalf of the Minister or his Department, and any related records such as emails, WhatsApp or other messages, memos, briefing notes, and minutes of any related meetings.
- Received 11 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2019 to 11/03/2025: Request for all communications in relation to potential Enforcement actions pursuant of Regulation 63 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S. I. No. 477 of 2011) or potential Enforcement actions pursuant of breaches with respect to the Statutory ‘Guidance to Manage the Risk to Marine Mammals from Man-made Sound Sources in Irish Waters’ (2014), carried out in waters of the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone.
- Received 21 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for access to a letter from the European Commission to the Government, dated 01/02/2023. According to a press release from the Department, dated 03/02/2023 (link: https://www.gov.ie/ga/preasraitis/80b13-european-commission- confirms-closing-of-derrybrien-infringement-case/), the Commission’s letter is related to infringement case 2000/4384 and judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Union in cases C-215/06 and C-261/18 regarding the implementation of the EIA Directive in Ireland. Also according to the press release, the Commission's letter stipulates that pursuant to An Bord Pleanála’s decision of 04/02/2022 to refuse substitute consent to the Derrybrien Wind Farm Project, Ireland has taken all measures necessary to ensure compliance with these judgments.
- Received 19 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/04/2023 to 19/03/2025: In relation to concerns / issues or financial implications of the Tenant in Situ scheme. Request for copies of the following documents: Any analysis, audit or value for money appraisal of the Tenant in Situ scheme sent to the Minister Correspondence between the Minister and either the Secretary General or any of the Assistant Secretary Generals at the Department.
- Received 13 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 23/01/2025 to 13/03/2025 Request for copies of correspondence between the Minister and the following individuals: - Gillian Toole TD
- Received 31 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 31/08/2024 to 31/03/2025: Request for documentation and correspondence relating to the anticipated timeline for the publication of Planning Guidelines for the Gaeltacht, from Principal Officer level or above.
- Received 20 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for specific records from the Local Government Auditor Service, including auditor notes and correspondence with the relevant Councils, related to the list of audit findings below. These audit findings specifically relate to the operation of councils’ derelict site registers and/or issues related to dereliction. Those audit findings are as follows: - 1. Carlow County Council - 2021 Audit, part 3.4 2. Carlow County Council – 2022 Audit, part 2.3 3. Carlow County Council – 2023 Audit, part 2.3 4. Clare County Council – 2022 Audit, at part 3.6 5. Cork County Council – 2020 Audit, at part 4.7 6. Cork County Council – 2021 Audit, at part 4.6 7. Cork County Council – 2022 Audit, at part 3.6 8. Offaly County Council – 2021 Audit, at part 7.3 9. Sligo Council County – 2022 Audit, at part 7.1
- Received 19 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for following documents: RE: The full ministerial briefing notes presented to Minister James Browne prior to his St Patrick’s Day trip to China Minister of State John Cummins prior to his St Patrick’s Day trip to Thailand and the Philippines Minister of State Kieran O’Donnell prior to his St Patrick’s Day trip to Cardiff and Manchester Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan prior to his St Patrick’s Day trip to Norway and Poland
- Received 18 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2024 to 25/02/2025: Request for records, emails, letters and documents that relate to:- Any meeting notes, summaries, or communications involving Department Officials from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Scientific Advice and Research Directorate, the Ecological Guidance and Advisory Unit and the Legislation and Licensing Unit. In addition external parties that pertain to lobbying efforts influencing to the Martin Savage Park Development and the related NIS study.
- Received 25 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/10/2024 to 25/03/2025: Request for correspondence with the Minister concerning a document produced by the Cork Branch of the Construction Industry Federation entitled Development Constraints Impacting Metropolitan Cork
- Received 25 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 20/01/2025 to 25/03/2025: Request for correspondence between the Minister and the governor of the Central Bank.
- Received 21 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2022 to 31/07/2024: Request for the release of all national 'Monthly Housing System Overview' updates written by the Housing Market, Strategic Policy and Research Unit.
- Received 20 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for any correspondence, and attachments, between the Housing Agency and the department discussing the uptake of the Cost Rental Tenant in Situ Scheme.
- Received 28 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: Ballymastone Recreational Hub Donabate: Request for records on the Terms of Agreement signed between Fingal County Council and the department under the Serviced Site Fund. Also, outline the payment schedule established as part of this grant agreement.
- Received 25 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for records, information or internal and external communications, held by the department, RE: Derogation Licence DER-CETACEAN-2022-156, under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 to 2021
- Received 28 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for records from the last 6 months containing the keywords "Seabrook Manor" "Portmarnock" "Wyse Property Management Company" "Wyse Property" and " Seabrook Manor Management Company Limited by Guarantee" A copy of the Department's Board Minutes in the last 6 months where there is any reference to the government Interim Remediation Scheme, or remediation works with regard to fire safety defects, or grant agreements or funding in regard to fire safety defects in relation to Wyse Property Management Company. A copy of the emails with the necessary redactions from seabrook.manor@wysepm.ie or seabrook.manor@wysepm.ie Restrict the search of emails to received by Assistant Principal Grade or higher in the Remediation Unit.
- Received 1 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2025 to 01/04/2025: Request for correspondence between the Central Bank and the Minister’s office including any emails, reports, briefings or other records
- Received 1 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period from 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2025. Request for e-Submissions submitted to the Minister through the e-submissions channel.
- Received 26 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for the Rain Fall Cards for the month of November 2023 for the Virginia station in Cavan
- Received 1 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: The purchase 249 ha (615 acres) of land located within the townland of Tievebaun, Co Galway for addition to Connemara National Park. Request for a copy of any valuation reports (or similar reports) associated with A copy of the business case, cost benefit analysis, sanction or approval documents associated with the purchase. A record of how much the land cost.
- Received 26 February 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2024: Request for minutes, notes, or summaries of any meetings held between the Minister (or his representatives) and representatives of SIPTU Topics of interest include discussions related to the Water Services Framework document, any other supporting documents relevant to water services and the potential for industrial action. By "representatives of SIPTU," this applies to individuals directly representing SIPTU, as well as representatives from ICTU or any other organisation acting on behalf of SIPTU. Regarding "representatives of the Minister," this applies from AP level up
- Received 10 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2024 to 10/04/2025: Request for the following: - 1. Minutes of the meetings of the “Inter-Departmental Group” which includes the department, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and Údarás na Gaeltachta) regarding housing issues in the Gaeltacht. 2. Minutes of the meetings of the “Working Group” which includes the department, the Department of the Gaeltacht, the Údarás na Gaeltachta and the local authorities regarding housing issues in the Gaeltacht.
- Received 11 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2024 to 11/03/2025: Request for any communications including briefing materials and correspondence, received by relevant department officials from Respond Housing or Dublin City Council concerning the Chanel Manor Development in Coolock Village.
- Received 9 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for all correspondence between National Parks and Wildlife Service and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland and since 14/02/2025. This department is responsible for the water abstraction and water discharge applications for the gold mine
- Received 3 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for all correspondence reviewed by the Minister related to the Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme and the Social Housing Acquisitions programme from 01/02/2025 to 31/03/2025.
- Received 8 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request the following information: Relating to the National Parks and Wildlife Service process for handling of employees charged and convicted of a serious criminal offence . What is the process for handling the employment status Specifically, do they remain as an employee? Do they continue to receive a full or reduced salary if they are unavailable for work What is the process around pension contributions, employment suspension At what stage of the process will employment be terminated? If no written process exists and it is determined case by case, then please provide an overview of previous cases without identifying personal details.
- Received 2 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 03/10/2023 to 02/04/2025: RE: A fence in Doonbeg by Trump International Golf Links and Hotel. Request for records of The correspondence with the third party (the hotel) and Local authority Any reviews, analyses, assessments done by National Parks Wildlife Services on the viability of the plan proposed by the hotel. Any concerns that raised by National Parks Wildlife Services staff around the viability or impact of the proposed plan. Any records held by the Director General of the National Parks Wildlife Services or information sent to the Secretary General or the Minister in this area. Excluding third parties
- Received 11 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
1. Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Report(s) associated with Derogation Licence DER-CETACEAN-2024-105.( this Licence issued on 30/4/2024) and all communication between the consenting authority and licensee in relation to these MMO reports. 2. The Derogation Licence consenting near-shore borehole drilling near Shanganagh Cliffs and Killiney Bay carried out in or around Spring/Summer 2024 derogating in relation to possible harm to the otter, included for strict protection in Annex IV of the Habitats Directive. 3. The Derogation Licence and all documents/records relating to the application for the derogation, the processing of the application and the decision to grant a derogation to RWE (or their agent)to cover geophysical and ecological surveys licenced under Foreshore Licence FS007029. Together with the fore listed, records should include all communications between the consenting authority and RWE or their agents in written, electronic, verbal or any other format. 4. The Derogation Licence and all information relating to the licence issued to RWE (or their agent) - DER-CETACEAN-2022-156, and referenced in the Application for a derogation licence lodged 28/3/2024, including all communications between the applicant and the consenting authority and all/any communication between the consenting authority and RWE or the applicant in relation to this licence, to date. 5. Please supply all records regarding the Derogation Licence referenced in four. To include the Application and all other records and communications relating to this application, the processing of the application and the decision to grant. 6. The Marine Mammal Observer Report(s) submitted pursuant to the completion of the surveys carried out under DER-CETACEAN-2022-156.
- Received 11 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2025 to 31/03/2025: Request for correspondence between the Department's Housing Delivery section and the Department’s Homeless policy section on the social housing acquisitions schemes and in particular the Tenant-In-Situ scheme
- Received 25 March 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/01/2025 to 25/03/2025: Request for records relating to the Tax of the Annual Expense Allowance: Briefing notes, internal or external correspondence (including with the Revenue Commissioners and/or the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform), Memos, or reports that discuss or refer to the tax treatment of the annual allowance paid to councillors, specifically in relation to: The purpose of the allowance as compensation for travel expenses; Tax implications of councillors receiving allowance for remote meetings Whether remote attendance affects the allowances eligibility as a non- taxable expense.
- Received 8 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for communication and documentation held by the Department in relation to the pleading stage before the Court of Justice in the European Union in Case C-427/17.
- Received 9 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/03/2023 to 09/04/2025: Request for records including email correspondence pertaining to potential development at Castletown House lands, Celbridge Co Kildare.
- Received 23 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Who are the body/ies or company/ies who are responsible for the weather manipulation, stratospheric aerosol injection or chemtrails that are currently polluting the skies over Ireland This has been ongoing for years and is now a major problem in the skies, is it commercial or domestic aircraft that are carrying this out?
- Received 17 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2024: Request for any materials or correspondence received by the Minister from representatives of Irish Residential Properties REIT Plc, and any meeting/phone call or minutes.
- Received 15 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
In the period of 01/03/2025 to 15/04/2025: Request for correspondence between the Minister or department officials and chief executive of National Asset Management Agency
- Received 14 April 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Request for any internal reports or analyses of the Tenant-In-Situ Scheme and or councils buying second-hand homes produced since January 2023.
- Received 6 May 2025Decided —Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
RE: Species of animals in Dublin Zoo seem to have disappeared with no explanation from Dublin Zoo. In the African Plains enclosure section, Callie the Cheetah has now replaced The African Wild Dogs. Please advise where the African Wild Dogs have gone and why the zoo has not addressed this on their many social media pages? There were at least 4 wild dogs left up until 18 months ago?