Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2,083 records (page 14 of 42)
- Received —Decided 9 December 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any briefings, emails, notes and/or records relating to An Taoiseach's meeting with Aer Lingus on July 30th
- Received —Decided 3 December 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence and documents related to the bid for the 2024 America's Cup held by the Department between the period January 01 2021 and the present day. This should include all emails, memos, text message exchanges and any other form of communications regarding the prospective bid.
- Received —Decided 3 December 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all representations made to the Taoiseach on the topic of Brexit. The representations can be limited to those sent by: · Politicians · Businesses · Non-governmental organisations · Unions · Farming lobby groups · Tourism lobby groups · Business lobby groups The correspondence can be limited to the period October 7th, 2021 to November 8th 2021. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Received —Decided 3 December 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Records of all gifts received by the Taoiseach from foreign dignitaries between October 31 2020 and the current date, their value, who gave them, and where they are currently stored
- Received —Decided 2 December 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details of the cost to the Department of Taoiseach of flights/transport, accommodation, food and beverages and security for the Taoiseach’s trip to the USA for Ireland’s presidency of the UN Security Council in September 2021. Please break down the information as follows: 1. The cost of flights 2. The cost of additional transport 3. The cost of accommodation 4. The cost of food and beverages 5. The cost of security 6. Total cost of the trip 7. A list of officials who travelled from the Department of Taoiseach including their name and title. Please provide copies of invoices and receipts of the above listed costs.
- Received —Decided 2 December 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of all documents (including but not limited to meeting notes, email exchanges, correspondence, minutes, position papers) related to the following interactions: · IBEC www.lobbying.ie/return/64554/ibec · Apple www.lobbying.ie/return/67393/apple-distribution-international-ltd · Google www.lobbying.ie/return/68865/google-ireland-limited · Facebook www.lobbying.ie/return/76061/facebook-ireland-limited
- Received —Decided 1 December 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence sent to/from the Taoiseach or his staff above the grade of principal officer, relating to Carbon budgets or the Climate Action Plan 2021 from representative bodies, industry groups, environmental groups, academic/research institutions or companies. This request should include all emails, memo, text messages, WhatsApps and letters. This request is to cover the period from the start of June 2021 to the end of October 2021.
- Received —Decided 1 December 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All communication, whether written or electronic, including text and Whatsapp messages, as well as minutes of any meetings, between an Taoiseach and stakeholders from the agriculture sector on the subject of agricultural emissions targets, herd size, methane reduction targets or Cop26, between 1 August 2021 and the receipt of this request [3 November 2021]. Stakeholders from the agriculture sector are to encompass representative bodies, industry groups and environmental groups but exclude individual members of the public.
- Received —Decided 30 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence regarding the appointment of District Court Judge James O’Connor with the Department of Justice between January 2017 and October 2021. Any copies of correspondence regarding complaints relating to Judge James O’Connor between these dates.
- Received —Decided 30 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence/submissions/memos and briefings between the department and Google relating to the Future of Media Commission between May 1st and November 2nd.
- Received —Decided 29 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of letters and emails sent by the public to Taoiseach Micheál Martin regarding Ministers Simon Coveney and Jack Chambers attendance at a church service in Armagh marking the centenary of partition between October 1 2021 and the date of this request. Copies of all correspondence between the Taoiseach and Ministers Coveney and Chambers regarding the same event between October 1 2021 and the date of this request. Correspondence to include, but not limited to, letters, emails, briefing documentation, memos, text massages, WhatsApp messages etc
- Received —Decided 26 November 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Advertising spend of the Department and its agencies from March 2020 to October 20th 2021. Can you also outline what proportion of this spend comprised of advertising related to Covid-19.
- Received —Decided 26 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
· The number of meetings between the Taoiseach (or his Department) and representatives of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and/or the Restaurants Association of Ireland, during the period September 1 2020 to December 31 2020 · The dates of any such meetings · The matters discussed at any such meetings "Meetings" to be interpreted as both in-person/face-to-face meetings and remote meetings.
- Received —Decided 17 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
-Copies of of all invoices/receipts associated with the visit of An Taoiseach and delegation to New York in September. - an itinerary for the visit. - a spreadsheet/record/database of all costs incurred on the trip if available.
- Received —Decided 15 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Under the FOI Act, I am requesting any and all correspondence between the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Taoiseach's office about the centenary celebration of Northern Ireland.
- Received —Decided 12 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence from members of the public to the Taoiseach and/or Government Chief Whip in relation to the Government decision to send representatives to a church service in Armagh marking the partition of Ireland.
- Received —Decided 10 November 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Records relating to spending by the Department on media advisers (including staff), PR companies, PR training for staff/ministers, and other relevant expenses for public relations/media events from March 01, 2020, to date.
- Received —Decided 10 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Records held by the Taoiseach’s office, including briefing documents, emails, reports, correspondence that relates to the progress of implementing Sláintecare, from January 1 2021 to date. Can I separately request any correspondence from Laura Magaghy on this subject, and all correspondence from Professor Tom Keane, from January 1 2021 to date.
- Received —Decided 10 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any briefings, emails, notes and/or records relating to An Taoiseach's meeting with Echelon on Monday 14th June.
- Received —Decided 10 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any briefings, emails, notes and/or records relating to An Taoiseach's meeting with Echelon on Monday 14th June
- Received —Decided 9 November 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Gach comhfhreagras, taifead agus nóta faisnéise a bhaineann leis na hiontrálacha seo a leanas sa bhunachar stocaireachta: · https://www.lobbying.ie/return/70861/amazon-uk-services-ltd · https://www.lobbying.ie/return/76061/facebook-ireland-limited
- Received —Decided 4 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. All correspondence relating to the changes to the recent statutory instrument S.I 217/2021 Health Act 1947 Section 31A Temporary Restrictions which eliminated the previous exemption for Drive-in Cinemas 2. Specific advice from NPHET in relation to Drive-in events prior to June 7th 2021 3. Any specific communications regarding the changing of the above statutory instrument with regard to cinemas and bingo (indoor and outdoor) 4. Any communications (phone, email, text, WhatsApp or other correspondence) to or from Niall Collins TD with regard to bingo halls, cinema, Drive-in Cinema or Drive-in Bingo prior to June 7th 2021.
- Received —Decided 4 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all representations made to the Taoiseach on the topic of Brexit. The representations can be limited to those sent by: · Politicians · Businesses · Non-governmental organisations · Unions · Farming lobby groups · Tourism lobby groups · Business lobby groups The correspondence can be limited to the period April 1, 2021 to October 6th, 2021.
- Received —Decided 4 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and businesses/multinational corporations on the topic of global tax reform. The correspondence can be limited to the period July 1, 2021 to October 6th, 2021.
- Received —Decided 3 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence, meeting minutes, documentation related to the following returns on lobbying register by Clúid Housing: Designation period for cost rental homes – https://www.lobbying.ie/return/76873/cl%C3%BAid-housing
- Received —Decided 3 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence (including, but not limited to, letters and emails) received by the Taoiseach from members of the public regarding mica homes and the defective block scheme.
- Received —Decided 1 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. An attachment to an email thread between DOT and EY regarding a project termed "1 Government Centre", sent on 11.10.20, consisting of a discussion document about that project 2. An attachment to an email thread between DoT and EY regarding the same project, on 14.10.20 3. An attachment to an email from EY to DOT on same project, consisting of an update on the project, on 31.10.20 4. An attachment to an email from EY to DOT sent following a data group meeting on same project on 04.11.20 5. An attachment to an email from EY to DOT on 04.11.20 detailing governance of the 1GC project 6. An attachment to an email from 04.11.20 detailing a data group meeting on the 1GC project 7. An attachment to an email between DoT and EY containing an update deck on the 1GC project, sent 06.11.20 8. An attachment to an email between DoT and EY sent 06.11.20 detailing "1GC insights issue 1-6" 9. An attachment to an email from EY detailing 1GC analysis direction 9, sent 09.11.20 10. An attachment/attachments to an email between EY and DOT on 12.11.20 entitled "1GC Friday Focus" and "1GC analysis direction"
- Received —Decided 29 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to all correspondence between Martin Mackin and Deirdre Gillane during 2021. Please also include minutes/notes relating to any meetings/telephone calls between Martin Mackin and Deirdre Gillane during 2021.
- Received —Decided 29 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence or notes/minutes of any meetings between Maeve McElwee of IBEC and John Shaw during 2021.
- Received —Decided 29 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all requests for use of the Ministerial Air Transport Service in the period 1 Jan 2021 to date of receipt of this request. This request to include a copy of the request, a copy of the response, and any to-and-fro communications regarding the request.
- Received —Decided 29 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence including any texts, emails or memos between the Taoiseach and Secretary General of the Department for the period 1 July 2020 and 01 September 2021 regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Received —Decided 29 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence including any documents, memos, emails and text messages between officials and/or the Taoiseach/ministers related to the Attorney General's disclosure of existing litigation commitments upon his appointment as AG and the permission granted by the Government to continue with them.
- Received —Decided 29 October 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Minutes and briefing notes related to meetings between the Taoiseach and Google Ireland Limited in relation to Google's position on EU proposals on the regulation of digital markets and services, between the period of Jan 1st 2021 and Apr 30th 2021. Details of the meetings are further outlined on the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/73585/google-ireland-limited
- Received —Decided 29 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence, meeting minutes, documentation related to the following returns on lobbying register by Intel Ireland Limited: Discussion to update on Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy and the importance of creating a competitive environment to assist growth of the semiconductor ecosystem in the EU - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/77185/intel-ireland-limited
- Received —Decided 28 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. Minutes of meetings of the Senior Officials Group on Covid 19 during 2020 and 2021 2. Minutes of meetings of the Covid Oversight Group during 2020 and 2021
- Received —Decided 28 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Access to all correspondence between Intel and the Taoiseach and/or Martin Fraser. I also wish to request minutes / notes / memos relating to the virtual meeting between Intel and Martin Fraser outlined in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/77185/intel-ireland-limited
- Received —Decided 26 October 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Minutes and briefing notes related to a meeting and phone call between the Taoiseach and Apple Distribution International Ltd. in relation to Apple's position on the European Commission's Digital Markets Act, between the period of Sep 1st 2020 and Dec 31st 2020. Details of the meeting and call are further outlined on the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/67393/apple-distribution-international-ltd
- Received —Decided 22 October 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All Departmental/Taoiseach memos, notes and emails concerning Mr Freddie Scappaticci and Kevin Fulton aka Peter Keeley and the Smithwick Tribunal between start 2011 and 2015. Such material to include any communications with the Office of the Attorney General and the Chief State Solicitor and to include any communications relating to immunity from prosecution in relation to evidence or meetings with the Smithwick Tribunal which reported in 2013 and paid legal costs in 2015.
- Received —Decided 19 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between Dalton Philips, chief executive of the Dublin Aviation Authority and the Department of Taoiseach in 2021 to date (excluding correspondence in relation to the High Level Task Force on Covid-19 Vaccination) Notes of minutes of the phone call meeting between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Dalton Philips, chief executive of the Dublin Aviation Authority (referred to in the Taoiseach's diary, 5pm, Wednesday June 9 2021)
- Received —Decided 19 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. Given that you have transferred a copy of the McAleese archive to D/CEDIY, could you supply me with a copy of the index that accompanied that record transfer.
- Received —Decided 19 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Please send me records of all communications between the Taoiseach or his officials and FTI Consulting, GW Pharmaceuticals, or any other lobbying firm or pharmaceutical company, about cannabis-based medicines between May and August this year.
- Received —Decided 14 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all records held referring or relating to the proposed appointment of Katherine Zappone as a special envoy to the UN. Copies of all records held referring or relating to an event hosted by Katherine Zappone at the Merrion Hotel. Both parts of this request to cover the period 20 July 2021 to date of receipt of the request. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.
- Received —Decided 14 October 2021GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. A copy of the minutes arising from each of the meetings of the Future of Media Commission to date 2. A copy of all written submissions received by the Future of Media Commission in response to the public consultation process referred to here: https://futureofmediacommission.ie/public-consultation-2/
- Received —Decided 13 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of any correspondence between the Irish language advocacy group Conradh na Gaeilge and the Taoiseach, between 1 June 2021 to 21 September 2021
- Received —Decided 12 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Documents related to the Taoiseach's engagement with Medtronic regarding ventilators between 01 March 2020 and 01 May 2020 including any correspondence, briefing notes, memos or other documents regarding this matter.
- Received —Decided 12 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of all correspondence between the Taoiseach/Taoiseach’s Office and the Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan/Chief Medical Officer’s Office in 2020 and 2021. The records should include emails, letters, notes of phone calls and text messages on any format as well as the minutes of meetings.
- Received —Decided 12 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Under the FOI Act, 2014, I wish to request the following records: A copy of all documents, submissions, memos, minutes, briefing documents, and any subsequent correspondence and/or internal departmental communications, related to the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/74874/supermacs
- Received —Decided 12 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
· All incoming and outgoing correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and Supermac's between May 1st and the present. · Any submissions made to the Department of the Taoiseach by Supermac's relating to insurance costs or the PIAB between May 1st and the present. · Any briefing materials, memos or reports relating to any correspondence with Supermac's over insurance costs between May 1st and the present.
- Received —Decided 12 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All communications (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp etc) between Pat McDonagh, or Supermacs, and the Taoiseach, or his officials, between May 1 and Aug 31 this year. Please also send me the minutes of any minutes that took place during the same time period.
- Received —Decided 1 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I am seeking the following under the Freedom of Information Act: The number of emails that the Dept/Taoiseach's office has received from members of the public in response to Mr Martin's address to the nation on August 31st announcing the phasing out of Covid-19 restrictions. Copies of emails received (if the numbers are too voluminous, copies of the first 100 emails)