Department of Social Protection
FOI Requests — 761 records (page 6 of 16)
- Received 5 February 2019Decided 2 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All responses to the Association of Pensioner Trustees of Ireland (APTI), Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF), IIPM, LIA and any other industry participants, regarding their concerns on the impact of the transposition of IORP II on the Irish pension market.
- Received 7 March 2019Decided 29 March 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence, including letters, emails, phone conversation minutes, and, meetings’ minutes, between the Department and the Department of Education on the issue of providing free hot meals in schools, since January 2018.
- Received 17 January 2019Decided 28 March 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
1. All complaints made to the Department regarding the JobPath programme 2. Internal reviews/audits of the JobPath programme since the programme was initiated
- Received 27 February 2019Decided 28 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence, minutes of meetings, records and documents held by the Department in relation to the public services card customer experience survey conducted by W5, between September 2018 and the present, including the content of the letter that was sent to everyone selected to take part in the survey inviting them to take part, and also the full list and order of questions asked as part of the survey.
- Received 4 March 2019Decided 28 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
• All correspondence (both electronic and other) and records held by the Department concerning communications between Department officials of level Assistant Principal and higher and representatives of W5 in relation to a public sentiment survey conducted by the latter regarding the Public Services Card, dated between 1 September 2018 and the present date. • The minutes of all meetings between representatives of the Department and representatives of W5 between September 1 2018 and the current date.
- Received 29 January 2019Decided 27 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
Any lobbying documentation (statistical and other) received in respect of the implementation of the IORP Directive.
- Received 27 February 2019Decided 27 March 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
Copy of all the template forms for managing Subject Access Requests under the Data Protection Acts held by the Department.
- Received 30 January 2019Decided 26 March 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
Request for all records relating to the recent replacement of the Department’s Data Protection Officer (DPO).This includes, but is not limited to records relating to: • The reason for the replacement of the prior DPO; • The job description for the DPO role; • The steps taken to advertise or recruit for the DPO role, including details of any internal or external competition; • The criteria for the appointment of the DPO; • The qualifications of the new DPO; • Any guidance or training given to the DPO; • The steps taken to ensure that the DPO does not have any conflict of interest; • The staff/resources/budget given to the DPO
- Received 25 February 2019Decided 26 March 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
A copy of any and all email correspondence between the Principal Officer of CIS section of the Department and Ms. Joan McMahon containing the text strings “PSC” and/or “Public Services Card” and/or “DPO” and/or “DPC” between from 15 December 2018 to 25 January 2019.
- Received 25 February 2019Decided 26 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All records relating to the issuing of a tender for a social media monitoring service to include the original proposal/business case for such a service and any background information as well as any data protection assessment.
- Received 28 January 2019Decided 25 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All internal and external records relating to discussion or consideration in relation to the potential use or not of a derogation in relation to one person/ small schemes in the transposition of the IORP II Directive.
- Received 28 January 2019Decided 25 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All internal and external records relating to any communication between the Department and pension sector representatives and other external parties in relation to the derogation. (2016/2341 IORP II)
- Received 28 January 2019Decided 25 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All internal and external records relating to the Department's conclusion that to exclude small schemes from the provisions of the Directive would be contrary to the policy of enhancing standards for consumers. (2016/2341 IORP II)
- Received 28 January 2019Decided 25 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
Any and all documentation relating to any parties and industry sectors which have lobbied or corresponded with the Department in respect of the implementation process of IORP II Directive.
- Received 22 February 2019Decided 25 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All records since February 2018 (briefing notes, meeting records, lobbying records, research papers, minutes etc.) relating to arrangements made with the British government to administer between Ireland and the UK post-Brexit.
- Received 20 February 2019Decided 21 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
• A copy of the research referred to in the piece by Named Person ("Public Services Card 'should be accepted as ID by private firms'") published on 18 February 2019 by the Irish Independent as well as any associated publicity material, press releases or press briefing material. • The questions asked in this research, the name of the research company which carried out the research, the criteria by which research participants were selected, the dates on which the research was carried out and the sample size. • Copies of any communications to and from media organisations and journalists about this research. • Copies of all records relating to queries generated on social media and media queries about this research.
- Received 18 February 2019Decided 19 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
Reports, memos, submissions, briefings, or other such documents prepared for Minister Doherty or the Secretary General relating to the operation or possible wind-down of JobPath or Seetec. This request to cover the period from 1 January 2018 to date of receipt of this request.
- Received 25 January 2019Decided 15 March 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence with the Attorney General and advice sought from the Attorney General in relation to the legislative means available to the Department in the transposition of the Directive. (2016/2341 IORP II)
- Received 28 January 2019Decided 15 March 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
Any comparative documentation and industry information in respect of Ireland’s pension industry and that of other EU Member States used in the determination of the implementation of the IORP II Directive.
- Received 28 January 2019Decided 15 March 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
Any documentation relating to Consultation notices issued in respect of the implementation of the IORP II Directive.
- Received 22 January 2019Decided 15 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All records from the period 2008 - 2014 pertaining to the policy decision to reduce and extend the lower rate(s) of Jobseekers's Allowance for young unemployed persons under the age of 26.
- Received 18 February 2019Decided 15 March 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
• The number of employees of the Department sacked in 2016, 2017, 2018. • The reason for the dismissal of each of the above employees. • The number of employees of the Department suspended in 2016, 2017, 2018. • The reason for the suspension of each of the above employees. • The number of complaints of bullying received by the Department in 2016, 2017, 2018. • The number of complaints of sexual harassment received by the Department in 2016, 2017, 2018.
- Received 19 February 2019Decided 15 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence (both electronic and other) and records held by the Department regarding communications between Department officials of level Assistant Principal and higher and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner concerning the latter's investigation into the Public Services Card, dated from 1 October 2018 to date.
- Received 28 February 2019Decided 13 March 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All relevant information regarding any welfare support available to employees who terminate their own employment under “Constructive Dismissal”. • All correspondence and information made in regards to this form of dismissal in regards to welfare options available. • All information in relation to the time period allocated for an employee to claim unemployment benefit within the period an “unfair dismissal” claim is being brought forward by the employee. • What are the specific grounds the employer may present, that an employee terminating their employment under constructive dismissal could make that would revoke any chance of claiming unemployment benefit? (if any)
- Received 1 March 2019Decided 13 March 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
• Documents related to pension schemes for Community Employment supervisors and managers from 2000 - 2008. • Pay scale documentation (inclusive of pay increases with and without external courses) of Community Employment scheme supervisors and managers pre-2008
- Received 12 February 2019Decided 12 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All electronic correspondence including email, texts, WhatsApp messages between Ministers in the Department and the Secretary General of the Department between the period 1 December 2018 and the present day.
- Received 25 February 2019Decided 7 March 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
A list of all submissions made to the Minister or Ministers of State using the e- submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 December 2018 to date. This request is to include the date of the submission and its title.
- Received 25 February 2019Decided 7 March 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All internal and external correspondence between the relevant Principal Officer for the JobPath scheme and the contract managers for the scheme in relation to the performance of Turas Nua and Seetec and targets for the scheme.
- Received 25 January 2019Decided 27 February 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All guidelines by the Department for dealing with vulnerable persons.
- Received 12 February 2019Decided 27 February 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
How much was removed in entirety from the Department in 2018 for Free TV Licences. Similarly, I'd like to know what was removed for the month of January 2019.
- Received 17 January 2019Decided 25 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence to and from the Minister in relation to the operation of the JobPath scheme
- Received 22 January 2019Decided 25 February 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence between the Department from Visa Ireland, or Hume Brophy acting on behalf of Visa Ireland, since 1 August 2018. Minutes of a meeting between a representative acting on behalf of Visa Ireland with Assistant Secretary Deirdre Shanley that took place on a date between 1 Sept 2018 and 31 Dec 2018.
- Received 1 February 2019Decided 22 February 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence, briefing documents, draft briefing documents, memos meeting notes and other records associated with the following lobbying activity and meetings: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/34559/hume-brophy (Dated between 1 September 2018 and the date of this request).
- Received 30 January 2019Decided 21 February 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
An electronic copy of all correspondence and notes of meetings in 2017 between the Department and the Department of Finance regarding the use of PPSN numbers in relation to the Central Credit Register.
- Received 24 January 2019Decided 20 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
Impact assessment report on the implementation of the Directive by the Department regarding IORP II Implementation
- Received 2 January 2019Decided 19 February 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
• A list of all the oversea trips taken by the Minister for official Department engagements in 2017 and 2018. • A list of the costs associated with the Minister – and/or any departmental staff that accompanied the Minister on the trip; i.e. flights, accommodation, transfers, etc.• A copy of all the expenses claimed by the Minister – or other departmental staff - associated with overseas travel for official Department engagements in 2017 and 2018. If possible please include a brief description of the purpose for the trip.
- Received 21 January 2019Decided 18 February 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
The number of suspected social welfare fraud cases investigated in Co Longford from Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 inclusive. The number of alleged claims of suspected social welfare fraud received and investigated in Co Longford with breakdown on types of cases investigated.
- Received 21 January 2019Decided 18 February 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
Details regarding expenses incurred by the Minister's visit abroad last year for St Patrick's Day, specifically • The cost of travel and accommodation for the Minister • The cost of travel and accommodation for any advisers or other staff • The cost of any gifts (including shamrock) incurred by the Department for the trip. Details regarding the same expenses incurred by the Junior Minister, associated staff and money spent on gifts to the above request.
- Received 21 January 2019Decided 18 February 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
Any briefing material prepared for/to Minister Doherty since 1 December 2018 relating to (a) bogus self-employment and (b) strike action and pay issues in nursing. Copies of any records held relating to Minister Doherty's appearance on RTÉ where she discussed bogus self-employment. Include relevant records held in private emails or on messaging services.
- Received 21 January 2019Decided 18 February 2019GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
Records relating to Minister Doherty's appearance on the Week in Politics where she discussed pay issues and proposed strike by INMO members. Include relevant records held in private emails or on messaging services.
- Received 21 January 2019Decided 15 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
The amount of overpayment and assistance on individual cases/claimant error and overpayment of Child Benefit and State Pension in Co Longford from January 2016 to January 2019 inclusive. How much in relation to above has been recouped and how much is left outstanding?
- Received 4 February 2019Decided 15 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
A list of all payments issued to people for accommodation in 2018 by the homeless persons unit in Cork, including the name of the accommodation providers and the cost of accommodation. The number of people who used the homeless persons unit to source accommodation in 2018.
- Received 17 January 2019Decided 14 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
Copies of all correspondence between the Department and the bodies Seetac and Turas Nua, in relation to the JobPath scheme from January 2016 to date.
- Received 17 January 2019Decided 14 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
All internal Departmental correspondence in relation to the JobPath scheme from January 2016 to date.
- Received 21 January 2019Decided 14 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
How many of the suspected social welfare fraud cases investigated in Co Longford from Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 inclusive have been referred on for possible prosecution and how many are still in the courts system.
- Received 16 January 2019Decided 13 February 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence between Client Identity Services Section of the Department and the Data Protection Commission in relation to the Public Services Card from June 2018 to the present.
- Received 16 January 2019Decided 13 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
All correspondence between the Office of the Secretary General, and the Data Protection Commission in relation to the Public Services Card from June 2018 to the present.
- Received 25 January 2019Decided 13 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
Details of expenditure by all Ministers and Ministers of State at the Department under the vouched Ministerial allowance scheme from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2019.
- Received 29 January 2019Decided 13 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
All electronic correspondence including email, texts, WhatsApp messages and any other form of electronic communications between Ministers in the Department and the Secretary General of the Department from 1 December 2018 to the present.
- Received 15 January 2019Decided 12 February 2019RefusedDepartment of Social Protection
The report carried out by the Data Protection Commissioner into the Public Services Card.