Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2,083 records (page 26 of 42)
- Received —Decided 13 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence with Facebook and its representatives and the Department since January 1.
- Received —Decided 13 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence with Google/YouTube and its representatives and the Department since January 1.
- Received —Decided 13 May 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence with Apple and its representatives and the Department since January 1.
- Received —Decided 13 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence, including any attachments, between the Taoiseach or departmental officials and Facebook representatives from the period 1 October 2018 until the receipt of this request. Any briefing notes, agendas, meeting minutes or presentations relating to meetings or phone calls between Facebook representatives and either the Taoiseach or departmental officials within the same period.
- Received —Decided 13 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence received by the Taoiseach or his Department relating to the Kylie Minogue letter written by the Taoiseach - to cover the period from 31/3/2019 - 10/4/2019.
- Received —Decided 13 May 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The letter of correspondence from Mike Beary of Amazon Web Services to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as registered in this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/35381/amazon-web-services. Timeframe: 1 Sep, 2018 to 31 Dec, 2018.
- Received —Decided 9 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Release of transcripts of any correspondence sent my members of the public to the Taoiseach regarding the Irish woman Lisa Smith who is alleged to have joined the Islamic State group.
- Received —Decided 9 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The release of minutes of any meetings, any internal memos or any correspondence between the Taoiseach and his advisors and the Tánaiste or the Minister for Justice regarding the potential repatriation of Irish woman Lisa Smith who is alleged to have joined the Islamic State group.
- Received —Decided 7 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of the letter sent by the UN Special Rapporteur on housing, Leilani Farha, to the Irish government noting that they have facilitated housing financing through “preferential tax laws and weak tenant protections among other measures.” As referenced here: https://www.thejournal.ie/un-ireland-vultures-funds-tax-4563403-Mar2019/?utm_source=story The reply sent back to Leilani Farha following her letter to government. Any correspondence between Ministers, departments, the Taoiseach in relation to the letter, and also any briefing notes or documents relating to the letter.
- Received —Decided 3 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The release of information regarding the Government's Brexit website (gov.ie/Brexit), specifically the cost of setting up the website, the amount spent on advertising for the website, and any correspondence, memos or minutes of meetings with individuals involved in setting up the website.
- Received —Decided 3 May 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence to An Taoiseach about comments he made about eating less meat, sent between 14 January and 30 March 2019. Can replies from the Taoiseach to those sent to him from 14 January to 30 March 2019 also be sent.
- Received —Decided 26 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence/complaints sent to the Department of the Taoiseach regarding his marching in the Chicago St Patrick’s Day parade alongside Conor McGregor - to cover the period from 16/3/2019 – 27/3/2019.
- Received —Decided 23 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence received by the Taoiseach related to the climate change protests by school children that took place on 15 March 2019 since the beginning of this year.
- Received —Decided 23 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details of all gifts brought to the United States by the Taoiseach’s delegation during the recent St Patrick’s Day trip to Washington DC and Chicago. This should include who the gift was for, a brief description of the item, the name of the manufacturer and its cost. I also wish to be supplied with details of all gifts which were presented to the Irish delegation during the same trip to Washington DC and Chicago and the approximate estimate of their value.
- Received —Decided 23 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence from other politicians and members of the public related to the Football Association of Ireland while Enda Kenny was Taoiseach from 2011 to 2017.
- Received —Decided 23 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
I would like to make a freedom of information request in relation to the climate agenda item at last week's European Council. I am seeking briefing notes and speaking notes for the meeting on this topic. I am also seeking correspondence in relation to the climate agenda item at this particular European Council meeting.
- Received —Decided 17 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of all expenses/costs paid out to the Commission of Investigation into Nama's Project Eagle to date.
- Received —Decided 16 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Transcripts of any complaints made to the Department of the Taoiseach between 16 March 2019 and 19 March 2019 over the appearance of Conor McGregor at the St Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, US on 16 March. All correspondence made to the Department of the Taoiseach mentioning Conor McGregor between 16 March 2019 and 19 March 2019. All internal correspondence made within the Department of the Taoiseach between 16 March 2019 and 19 March 2019 regarding Conor McGregor and the Chicago St Patrick's Day parade on 16 March. All memos sent to/within the Department of the Taoiseach between 16 March 2019 and 19 March 2019 regarding Conor McGregor and the Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade on 16 March.
- Received —Decided 16 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence (postal correspondence, emails, etc.) between the Taoiseach, Ministers of State within the Department of the Taoiseach or department staff and Ruhama or its representatives from 2010 to present. Minutes from any meetings between the Taoiseach, Ministers of State within the Department of the Taoiseach, department staff and Ruhama or its representatives from 2010 to present. Any briefing notes or other relevant documentation in relation to engagements between the Taoiseach, Ministers of State within the Department of the Taoiseach or department staff and Ruhama or its representatives from 2010 to present.
- Received —Decided 16 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence to/from the Office of the Taoiseach and the following individuals: US President Donald Trump; First Lady Melania Trump; Donald Trump Junior; Eric Trump; Ivanka Trump; Jared Kushner; Tiffany Trump; US Vice President Mike Pence; Karen Pence; Nancy Pence. The correspondence can be limited to the dates March 15, 2018 to March 21, 2019.
- Received —Decided 15 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All documents, including briefing notes, memorandums, minutes and any other correspondence held by the Department relating to the 'Grand Canal Innovation District' or the 'Grand Canal Dock Innovation District' - for the period 1 September, 2018 to 21 January, 2019 inclusive.
- Received —Decided 15 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the following individuals: Vice President Mike Pence Nancy Pence Karen Pence Nancy Pelosi President Donald Trump First Lady Melania Trump Ivanka Trump Jared Kushner This should include all correspondence to and from the Taoiseach and the named individuals above and should include letters, emails etc - from 14 June 2017 to date.
- Received —Decided 12 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence between the Citizens' Assembly, since its establishment in 2016, and the Taoiseach Mr. Leo Varadkar TD. Any correspondence between the Citizens' Assembly, since its establishment in 2016, and the former Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny TD. Any correspondence between the polling company Red C Research and the Taoiseach Mr. Leo Varadkar TD. Any correspondence between the polling company Red C Research and the former Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny TD. Any correspondence between the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD and the Customs House regarding the destruction of any marked electoral register, since 2017. Any correspondence between any returning officer and the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD regarding the destruction of any marked electoral register since 2017.
- Received —Decided 11 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of any cabinet records held for the year 2013 relating to Ireland's bailout exit strategy.
- Received —Decided 10 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All information and correspondence (including emails and minutes of meetings) held by the Department of the Taoiseach regarding the planning application for two additional floors on the Salesforce Tower development in Dublin’s docklands from January 1st 2019 to date. This may include all information and correspondence with IDA CEO Martin Shanahan and IDA Head of Property Damian Kilgannon, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphries, Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy, Dublin City Council (DCC) CEO Owen Keegan and any other relevant member of staff at Dublin City Council and also any correspondence with Ronan Group Real Estate regarding this development. I am requesting all information held by your organisation regarding my request.
- Received —Decided 8 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all cabinet records held relating to plans for abolition of the Seanad and the subsequent referendum relating to same.
- Received —Decided 8 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All communications to and from your department in relation to the establishment of an Online Safety Commissioner/Digital Safety Commissioner and the new Online Safety Act since October 2018 to date. This should include all forms of communication in relation to an Online Safety Commissioner/Digital Safety Commissioner and the new Online Safety Act since October 2018, and should include letters, emails etc to and from your department.
- Received —Decided 4 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of any records held referring or relating to a gift which was received by Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl and declared in the register of interests for 2018 by him
- Received —Decided 3 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Receipts/invoices/purchase orders in relation to plastic cups, glasses, cutlery and straws dated 2016 - present day. These records should reflect both quantity of goods ordered and the amount paid. The amount of money spent on reusable cups and the number of cups purchased in 2017 and 2018. For the period 1 January 2016 to present day: any documentation on plans to cut down and/or ban single-use tableware, cups and other food and beverage items, including memos, circular letters, the agenda, minutes and corresponding documents, including emails.
- Received —Decided 3 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A detailed breakdown of all costs and amounts relating to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar´s week-long visit to Mali and Ethiopia.
- Received —Decided 3 April 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All non-logistical correspondence, both written and electronic, relating to the Taoiseach's meetings with representatives of Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Facebook and MSD at Davos this year. This includes correspondence sent both in advance of and subsequent to the event - i.e. records that relate solely to planning details such as meeting times and locations.
- Received —Decided 1 April 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence from owners, CEOs, or other representatives of multinational companies about the impact of Brexit sent between 25 October 2018 and 25 February 2019. Any correspondence from owners, CEOs, or other representatives of companies supporting, opposing, or offering any other position on the Irish backstop in Brexit negotiations, sent between 25 October 2018 and 25 February 2019.
- Received —Decided 29 March 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All of the documentation already granted under FOI/2017/0022.
- Received —Decided 27 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of any records held relating to the meeting between the Taoiseach and Sheryl Sandberg in Davos in 2019. This should include, but is not limited to: copies of the minutes of the meeting, copies of any briefings prepared for the Taoiseach in advance of the meeting, copies of any correspondence between Ms Sandberg and/or Facebook in advance and subsequent to the meeting, copies of any presentations/briefing documents given to the Taoiseach by Ms Sandberg and/or Facebook.
- Received —Decided 27 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between the Department of Taoiseach and the company BAM. The timeframe for this should be from September 2018 to date.
- Received —Decided 26 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence between the Department and Google for the past two years. The minutes of any meetings between the Department and Google for the past two years.
- Received —Decided 25 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All letters, email or other correspondence between Professor Patrick Geoghegan and the Taoiseach and all letters, email or other correspondence between Professor Patrick Geoghegan and the Secretary General of the Department since January 1, 2018.
- Received —Decided 22 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Letters from the Department to a) Exiting the European Union and b) Downing Street (Office of the Prime Minister) c) Northern Ireland Office on the issue of Brexit from 1st January 2018. Copies of all correspondence from business groups making representations or comments to the Department about Brexit and memos or notes of any meetings held between the Minister or department officials with business groups concerning representations or comments made about Brexit since January 1st, 2018.
- Received —Decided 22 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence between the Department's Secretary General and the Chairs of Tribunals of Inquiry between the years 2011 and 2018 . Correspondence between the Department's Secretary General and the Chairs of Commissions of Investigation between the years 2011 and 2018.
- Received —Decided 22 March 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A breakdown of the number of staff and their respective paygrades in the Government Information Service. I would like the most up to date data available.
- Received —Decided 21 March 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of the correspondence between Mike Beary of Amazon and the Taoiseach between September 1, 2018 and the end of 2018. Details of the correspondence are outlined here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/35381/amazon-web-services
- Received —Decided 21 March 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All records associated with this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/35381/amazon- web-services
- Received —Decided 21 March 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of the letter sent by Amazon Web Services regarding their response to DPER consultation on cloud policy, per this entry on the lobbying register. Any correspondence, prior, post, or relating to the letter.
- Received —Decided 20 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all Cabinet records relating to the decision to end the system of ministerial cars for all Cabinet members. This refers to Cabinet decision of March 2011. Copies of all cabinet records relating to the system for ministerial drivers that would replace the above system. This again refers to Cabinet decision of early 2011.
- Received —Decided 20 March 2019GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details of all requests made by the Department of the Taoiseach to use the State residency and/or lodge in Farmleigh since June 2017. Please include a list of the dates requested for use, reasons given for the request and details of who stayed. I would like copies of all requests made to the either the OPW/Department of Foreign Affairs to use any of the residences in Farmleigh.
- Received —Decided 19 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details of all correspondence relating to meetings that took place with Coca Cola Ireland as part of a return (details supplied); agenda and meeting minutes; any subsequent correspondence that took place and information on same. Details: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/12733/coca-cola-ireland. Meetings to outline business priorities for Coca-Cola in Ireland, including investment opportunities and proposals for a tax on sugar sweetened drinks.
- Received —Decided 15 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence between construction company BAM and An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in 2018 and 2019.
- Received —Decided 15 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of the letter sent by construction firm BAM to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar dated the week of Feb 12-17. A copy of any correspondence from the Taoiseach’s office in reply. Copies of all internal correspondence resulting from communication from BAM in the same dates.
- Received —Decided 15 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between the building firm BAM and the Department of the Taoiseach between January 1 and the present date.
- Received —Decided 15 March 2019Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence sent to and received from BAM Ireland regarding the National Children's Hospital. The time period should cover the dates February 11 - February 17.