Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period 01/09/2023 to 21/11/2023 Request for copies of all records held referring or relating to Met Eireann discussion over a review or reappraisal of its weather warning system.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Request for a copy of all invoices/receipts associated with the recent visit of The Minister and delegation to the USA - an itinerary for the visit - a spreadsheet/record/database of all costs incurred on the trip.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period of 01/01/2023- 01/08/2023: Suggestions made by charity groups and housing academics on how to bring the monthly homeless figures down, and The Minister's/Department's response to those suggestions.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period of 01/09/2023 to 23/11/2023: Request for correspondence between The Department and AHBs, on the topic of taking over housing projects or delivery, including Housing First projects, in response to issues facing the Peter McVerry Trust.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period of 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2022: Request for copies of the amalgamated returns in relation to the operation of the Derelict Sites Act received from local authorities.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period of 01/01/2023-27/11/2023  Any internal or external reports commissioned or received by Building Standards Advisory Unit in relation to persistent issues with building defects in new build homes in Ireland on an industry level, or related to specific property developers or construction companies.  Any reports or correspondence received in Building Standards Advisory Unit from external experts (such as property snagging specialists) and/or from members of the public in relation to widespread issues with building defects in new build homes in specific housing estates or housing developments in Ireland.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period of 01/01/2022 to 28/11/2023: Request copies of returns by coursers giving particulars of hare tag numbers captured under the Licence to Tag Hares for the 2022/2023 hare coursing season

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period 01/07/2023 to 27/11/2023: Request copies of any records held referring or relating to the possibility of changing the name of An Bord Pleanala.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Part 1: Section 35 License to use Decoys, Lures and Scarecrows. 1. The number of applications for these licenses received by the NPWS per County for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. 2. The number of licenses issued under Section 35 License to use Decoys, Lures, Scarecrows per County. 3. The locations/sites in relation to the applications and refusals. 4. The reasons given in relation to the justification to grant/refuse. Part 2: Section 36(2) of the Wildlife Acts 1976 – 2018, To Hunt Using a Mechanically Propelled Vehicle for Educational, Scientific or Other Purposes. 1. The number of applications for these licenses received by the NPWS per County for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. 2. The number of licenses issued under Section 36(2) To Hunt Using a Mechanically Propelled Vehicle 3. The locations/sites in relation to the applications and refusals. 4. The reasons given in relation to the justification to grant/refuse. Part 3: Section 42 Wildlife Act 1976 Licence to Stop Damage to Flora and Fauna by Wild Animals. 1. The number of applications for these licenses received by the NPWS per County for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. 2. The number of licenses issued under Section 42 License to Stop Damage to Flora and Fauna by Wild Animals 3. The locations/sites in relation to the applications and refusals. 4. The reasons given in relation to the justification to grant/refuse

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period of 01/11/2023 to 30/11/2023: Request for a list of eSubmissions submitted to The Minister through the e-submissions channel.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period of 01/01/2022 to 12/12/2023 Request for Sick leave statistics.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

In the period of 10/06/2023 to 10/10/2023 Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments where relevant, between 1. Officials in the Remediation Unit, the Building Standards Advisory Unit, and the Climate and Construction Innovation Unit of The Department at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding the Defective Concrete Products Levy. 2. Officials in the Remediation Unit, the Building Standards Advisory Unit, and the Climate and Construction Innovation Unit of The Department, at the level of Principal Officer and above and The Minister regarding the Defective Concrete Products Levy 3. Officials in the Remediation Unit, the Building Standards Advisory Unit, and the Climate and Construction Innovation Unit of The Department, at the level of Principal Officer and above and Officials in the Department of Finance, at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding the Defective Concrete Products Levy.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Request for all or any reports in relation to the site investigation carried out in relation to alleged unlicensed Seaweed Harvesting in the Kenmare River Special Area of Conservation on 24 May 2024, all records, briefings, minutes and correspondence in relation to the investigation, including to or from The Minister or the Office of The Minister.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Request for all reports of snares stolen in November 2023 in Counties Wicklow, Wexford and Dublin, made by the Department of Agriculture to the NPWS as per licence.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Copies of the following submissions and associated records: LA Lending Extension to Non-Habitable Home

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Re: Enhanced Grant Scheme for Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the use of Defective Concrete Blocks in their Construction. Request for… Ministerial Guidelines for Designated Local Authorities and the Housing Agency Dated June 2023. 1. RE: The above Guidelines and to the Time Limits, Section 6.7 and in particular to the last sentence of the first paragraph. "The applicant must also have submitted their final grant payment application following the completion of work within 65 weeks of having commenced works" 2. Request for copies of minutes, scoping exercises and/or background notes and copies of emails where this 65 week was discussed? 3. The criteria/parameters used by the Department in arriving at a time limit of 65 weeks? 4. Copies of any advice received from anybody or organisation representing building professionals?

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

​All documents relating to County Donegal sent to or received by the Planning Review set up by Minister Jan O'Sullivan

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Mayo North East Leader/Partnership Company (MNELP)​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Information re foreshore lease for wind farm at Codling Bank, Wicklow​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

documentation in relation to the Development Committee of Mullaghduff, Co. Donegal

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All site subsidy applications made to the Affordable Housing unit of the Department of the Environment by Cork City Council between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2012.  The details of all money released to Cork City Council on foot of these site subsidy applications.  The details of any site subsidy request made by Cork City Council that was not granted or only partially granted.  All internal memos or reports generated as a result of the site subsidy applications referred to in the first part of the query.​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Correspondence from the Department’s Ministers ,Irish Water, and Bord Gais on establishment of Irish Water.​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Copy of management letters to City, County, Town Managers who were subject to statutory audits etc​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All correspondence in relation to approved funding for 56 Units at Coppingers Acre, Cork​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Correspondence between the Department and Wicklow Co.Co. in relation to reviews carried out by S Woulfe S.C. into a Compulsory Purchase Order of lands in Charlesland, Greystones.​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Briefing documents prepared for the newly appointed Minister for Environment, Community & Local Government on assuming the role in July 2014​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

all correspondence between the 26 disability support agencies that did not receive funding in summer 2014, all internal correspondence in relation to same and all correspondence between the Department and Pobal in that regard. ​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All documentation held by the Department, following Judicial Review (Record No. 2012/781 JR) in June 2013 between the Department and Donegal County Council, between the Minister and Donegal County Council and all internal documentation (e.g. e-mails between Civil Servants and the relevant Minister(s)) in respect of the Judicial Review, its ramifications, and any matter pertaining to same as well as any other document pertaining to the administration of planning in County Donegal since the Judicial Review, including in respect of Mr Convie’s correspondence to the Department subsequent to the said Judicial Review. ​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

​All correspondence concering all directions that may have been issued by the Minister to Cork City and County Councils in relation to the establishment of the desiganted shellfish waters of Cork Harbour, or any other directions the Minister may have issued for the improvement of water quality in the Harbour from the year 2000 to date, together with all ensuing correspondence and documentation

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

​All electronic and written correspondence in relation to communications involving former Minister Fergus O’Dowd and the Management Advisory Committee of the Department on Irish Water communications  and water policy.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

​All written correspondence from the Minister, his officials, to Ervia officials, Irish Water officials, Bord Gais officials, Michael McNicholas, PR firms, and representatives for Ervia, Irish Water, Bord Gais, Michael McNicholas, other members of the cabinet and their officials and representatives, from 18-24 November 2014. In addition, I am also looking for all written internal correspondence for the same dates about Irish Water, Ervia, Michael McNicholas and water charges.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

A complete list of all formal media interview requests / public appearance requests (over the phone or through writing) made to the current Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government since taking over his current ministerial portfolio up to 15/12/2014. To Include: A list of requests which were accepted and which were rejected. A list of requests that were accepted but that the Minister was subsequently unable to fulfil. The names of all people / organisations that made the requests. Reasons the Minister provided for not acceding to requests.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All correspondence, memos and records held by the Department and/or Minister's office concerning​ the use of An Post to collect the household charge.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All records concerning various matters relating to the construction and certification of Priory Hall Appartment Complex, Hole in the Wall Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Correspondence ​beween the Department and the CEO of the Limerick Regeneration Agencies from September 2011 to date

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Minutes etc. of all meetings held in 2011 and 2012 of the Steering group to oversee independent assessment by consultants on the establishement of a water utility

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Copies of all records relating to the timing of the publication of the DDDA Report Any correspondence between the C&AG and the Department in relation to above​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Information on​ local authority and agency staff earning more than €100,000.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Copies of correspondence between the Department and CEO of Limerick Regeneration Agencies from 1 January 2012​ to date (18.07.12).

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All Documents relating to inspections of Priory Hall from 14 June 2006 to date (16.07.2012)​.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Details of non-salary Departmental expenses​ from 2008 to 2011.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All documentation between Killarney Town Council and Minister Hogan in relation to the sanctioning of a post in Killarney Town Council.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

​Payments to voluntary housing associations in 2011

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All representations from elected representatives in relation to the household charge​.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Carlow County Manager's​ report & briefing documents from 2010 and 2009 relating to a named site.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All Corresponcence relating to the Household Charge.​

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

All spending on goods & services from March 2011 to date (26.06.12).