Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2,083 records (page 35 of 42)
- Received —Decided 8 February 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All records and documents prepared for and relating to meetings between An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin TD in the last seven days.
- Received —Decided 8 February 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All electronic and written correspondence in the Department of the Taoiseach including any meeting minutes, emails, reports, briefing notes and memos regarding government sponsored information campaigns and pull outs/supplements in national and local newspapers and associated advertising and budget costs as well as all related tendering information from the period June 1 2017 to present.
- Received —Decided 8 February 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of any records held by the Department relating to the possibility of designating data centres as strategic infrastructure. Copies of any representations received with regard to the above or the development of the proposed Apple data centre in Galway. Copies of any correspondence between the Department and Apple relating to the data centre in Athenry and/or the possibility of designating such centres as strategic infrastructure.
- Received —Decided 8 February 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Records relating to contact between The One Foundation, or persons acting on behalf of same, and the Department. To include - but not limited to - meeting minutes, correspondence internal and external, briefing notes, etc. For the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.
- Received —Decided 7 February 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence with Vatican officials relating to the Papal visit for the years 2016, 2017, 2018. Internal records, to include correspondence, meeting minutes, briefing notes, etc, relating to the Papal visit.
- Received —Decided 6 February 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of all records both electronic and written, held by the Department related to the visit by the Taoiseach and the Minister of State Helen McEntee to Hungary on 4th January 2018, consisting of, or relating to communications between the Department of Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Irish embassies, and any other bodies related to the visit, and all records related to the preparations and advance planning by the Department for the visit.
- Received —Decided 6 February 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between former Taoiseach Enda Kenny or his representatives or staff and the Department of the Taoiseach since he stepped down in June 2017.
- Received —Decided 6 February 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All records, including correspondence internal and external, briefing notes, minutes, etc, relating to this record in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/22938/fingleton-white
- Received —Decided 5 February 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The agendas and minutes for all meetings of the inter-departmental committee on the General Data Protection Regulation since March 2017. All correspondence between the Department and the following departments/agencies since March 2017 in relation to GDPR: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Department of Health, Department of Justice and Department of Social Protection (now Employment Affairs and Social Protection).
- Received —Decided 5 February 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
An itemised breakdown of all costs associated with the helipad installed on the roof of Government Buildings. All correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Defence about helicopter access for An Taoiseach and Cabinet Ministers. The number of times the helipad has been used in each of the past five years. Parts one and two of my request are limited to the past five years only.
- Received —Decided 1 February 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
For the period 1st of January 2012 to present day [Note where multiple years are involved I request that each year be considered as a separate request] The number of non-reusable food and beverage paper-based items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year;Please include a breakdown for the following items per year: hot beverage cups; non-hot beverage cups, plates, food containers; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available). The number of non-reusable food and beverage plastic-based items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; Please include a breakdown for the following items per year: hot beverage cups; non-hot beverage cups, plates, food containers; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available). The number of fully compostable coffee cups purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; The number of reusable “keep cups” purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; The number of non-reusable food and beverage wooden items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; Please include a breakdown for the following items per year: plates; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available). The number of compost bins purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; Please also include a breakdown of compost ins purchased by size (Litres capacity). For the period 1 January 2016 to present day. Any reports, memos and/or circular letters in which plans to cut down and/or ban single use non-compostable tableware, cups and other food and beverage is mentioned. The agenda, minutes and corresponding documents (including emails) of any meetings in which plans to cut down and/or ban single use non-compostable tableware, cups and other food and beverage is mentioned. Such information also to include: All items attached to paper files, paper files, documents, “post-it” type notes, notes, inclusions etc. All items attached to electronic files and emails, including file attachments, forwarded documents, associated replies or originating queries.
- Received —Decided 31 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all records referencing the Church of Scientology held by the Minister and the Department, from January 2016 to date. Copies of all records referencing Narconon; referencing Criminon; referencing Drug-Free World; referencing Citizens Commission on Human Rights; referencing The Way to Happiness.
- Received —Decided 30 January 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of all statements/invoices relating to the Taoiseach visit to the US between 30 October 2017 and 3 November 2017 inclusive. Copy of all statements/invoices relating to any Departmental officials that travelled with the Taoiseach to the US during the period of 30 October-3 November 2017 inclusive. If all bills relating to the visit to the US have been fully paid as of end of Business on Friday 22 December 2017.
- Received —Decided 29 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence and communication between the Prime Minister's Europe Advisor and the Department of the Taoiseach between 1 September 2017 and the date this request is received. All internal correspondence and communication from within the Department of the Taoiseach that refers to/mentions the UK Prime Minister's Europe Adviser, Oliver Robbins between 1 September 2017and the date this request is received. By ‘correspondence and communications’, I define this as including, but not limited to, the following: Emails Letters Press clippings Case files Memos Notes taken during telephone calls
- Received —Decided 26 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all emails, letter and other correspondence, along with details of all other parcels and post, sent to Leo Varadkar since he became Taoiseach regarding the issue of abortion and the Eighth Amendment.
- Received —Decided 23 January 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
1. All records of and concerning any proposal or decision for use of the term “Government of Ireland” and/or “Government of Ireland Initiative” in conjunction with, or as branding for, initiatives and advertisements of State departments and agencies and with the announcement and advertising of such initiatives. 2. All records evidencing use of the term “Government of Ireland” or “Government of Ireland Initiative” in conjunction with initiatives and proposed initiatives of any government department or agency and the announcement and advertising of such initiatives. 3. All records of instructions issued to each government department and agency in relation to the use of “Government of Ireland” and “Government of Ireland Initiative” in future advertising and promotions. 4. All records concerning any contracts of consultancy or for services entered into by or, on behalf of, or for the purposes of the Strategic Communications Unit with any person or body corporate ( including but not limited to any contracts of consultancy and/or public relations advice in respect of the matters at 1, 2, and 3 above) entered into in the last 12 months. 5. All records concerning any payments agreed to be paid or paid for any services in connection with 1 to 4 above. This request is only concerned with documents and records created after 1st May 2016.
- Received —Decided 23 January 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of any records relating to the repayment of the illegal Chief Whip's allowance by Minister Regina Doherty. This request to cover only records created in the period since my last such similar request (if relevant to your Department).
- Received —Decided 23 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence sent to and by Martin Fraser – including letters, emails, records of phone calls, memos, etc – on the subject of the Strategic Communications Unit. Please also include minutes of meetings about the Strategic Communications Unit at which Mr Fraser was present.
- Received —Decided 22 January 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence with the OPW since the start of 2016 relating to the provision of height-adjustable desks. I also wish to request, under FoI, details of all internal correspondence regarding the provision of height adjustable desks since the start of 2016.
- Received —Decided 18 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence received by your Department from three companies - Apple, Google and Facebook - since January 1st, 2017 and memos or ministerial notes concerning any meetings with these three companies since January 1st, 2017.
- Received —Decided 18 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of the Taoiseach, dated between January 1, 2017 and the date of this letter. It follows on from the Lobbying listed below: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/22287/amazon-uk-services-ltd. A record of meetings between Assistant Secretary Ms Helen Blake and/or Principal Officer at the International Section Cathal O’Regan with representatives from the retail company Amazon. This should include any meeting notes, reports and draft reports arising from the meeting. Correspondence between Amazon and Ms Blake. Correspondence between Amazon and Mr O’Regan. Correspondence, including but not limited to letters, emails, notes, memos, reports and draft reports to and from the Taoiseach’s office in relation to Amazon and its Irish operations.
- Received —Decided 18 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Access to any minutes / notes / memos relating to the meeting between Amazon UK Services and Helen Blake / Cathal O'Regan as referred to in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/22287/amazon-uk-services-ltd
- Received —Decided 18 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All records, to include, but not limited to, correspondence and meeting minutes, follow up memos, briefing papers, etc, associated with this entry in the lobbying database https://www.lobbying.ie/return/22287/amazon-uk-services-ltd
- Received —Decided 9 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All briefing notes relating to the proposed Apple data centre in Athenry. All correspondence between the Department, including Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his key advisers, and Tim Cook, Apple CEO. The timeframe should cover the period January 1, 2017 to November 6, 2017.
- Received —Decided 8 January 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details of the coaching/training provided by various companies and numbers to participate in each course in the years 2016 and 2017.
- Received —Decided 8 January 2018Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of all records a) containing the agendas of all Cabinet meetings for the period May 26, 2012 to November 27, 2012 (dates inclusive) b) All memos and decisions in a) above relating to Irish Water.
- Received —Decided 8 January 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All payments (or fees charged) made directly to the National Shared Services Office/PeoplePoint for financial years ending 31st December 2014, 31st December 2015 and 31st December 2016 in respect of services provided for the Department of the Taoiseach for the processing of Annual Leave/Pensions/Worksharing arrangements for staff employed by that Department.
- Received —Decided 2 January 2018GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All electronic and written correspondence to and from the Strategic Communications Unit in the Department of the Taoiseach seeking information from counterparts in other governments including the UK and Netherlands regarding its strategic communications unit (or equivalent) and associated running costs; and any information regarding the costs of setting up a single government website portal.
- Received —Decided 22 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All electronic and written correspondence to and from the Strategic Communications Unit in the Department of Taoiseach, including any correspondence with other government departments regarding setting up a single government website portal and associated costs.
- Received —Decided 21 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between this Department and DexEU since that Department's inception. Records of all meetings between this Department and DexEU since that Department's inception, to include minutes, briefing notes and correspondence relating to same.
- Received —Decided 21 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
The amount of money spent promoting/advertising the video "Ireland at its best" in relation to the Rugby World Cup Bid on social media together with copies of all receipts, emails and documentation in connection with such promotion. The audiences targeted by the above promotion and full details and documentation in relation thereto and the amount of money spent targeting the video in Scotland and Wales specifically.
- Received —Decided 21 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All records of communications to, from and between officials attached to the Government Information Service in relation to arrangements (including press releases) on the release of Ibrahim Halawa from prison in Egypt and his arrival back in Dublin. The records should include but not be limited to e-mails, mobile phone texts and Whatsapp messages
- Received —Decided 20 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Taoiseach, dated between 1 January 2017 and 25 October 2017. 1.C orrespondence, letters, emails, and phone calls to and from the Taoiseach’s Office with Aer Lingus. 2. Correspondence, letters, emails, and phone calls to and from the Taoiseach’s Office with Ryanair. 3. Briefing documents prepared for the Taoiseach about Ryanair and Aer Lingus. 4. Correspondence letters, emails, and phone calls to and from the Taoiseach’s Office about EU noise regulations for the aviation industry. 5. Correspondence, letters, emails, phone calls to and from the Taoiseach’s Office about the impact of Brexit on the aviation industry. 6. Correspondence, letters, emails and phone calls to and from the Taoiseach’s Office about the creation of an additional runway at Dublin Airport. 7. Briefing documents prepared for the Taoiseach about the aviation industry. 8. Briefing documents prepared for the Taoiseach about the creation of an additional runway at Dublin airport. 9. Minutes and notes from meetings the Taoiseach had with representatives of the aviation industry, including Ryanair and Aer Lingus.
- Received —Decided 18 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence relating to Storm Ophelia and its aftermath between the Department of the Taoiseach and the following organisations between October 12, 2017 and October 20, 2017: Met Éireann The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government The National Emergency Coordination Group The OPW The ESB Irish Water All Local Authorities I am also seeking copies of all correspondence relating to Storm Ophelia and its aftermath within the Department of the Taoiseach - including to/from the Strategic Communications Unit - between October 12, 2017 and October 20, 2017. I am also seeking a schedule of all of the correspondence. The correspondence could comprise of letters, emails and faxes. I am seeking copies of all documents enclosed with letters and attachments to emails. Transcripts of any WhatsApp/Viber Groups set up to help coordindate the response to Storm Ophelia and its aftermath.
- Received —Decided 18 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details of all payments made by the Department to staff or former staff who have made claims against the Department through the courts, Workplace Relations Commission or Employment Appeals Tribunals in each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017. Please provide a breakdown of the payments ordered by the individual authorities - i.e. the High Court, Circuit Court District Court, WRC, EATs etc. Please provide a breakdown of the reason for the claims and resulting payments e.g. assault, sexual harassment, bullying personal injury etc. Details of the legal fees paid by the Department in relation to claims made by former or current staff in the same years. Please provide a breakdown that includes the name of the solicitors/law firms used in the Department's defence and the sums paid to them.
- Received —Decided 18 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details of how much was spent with regard to the November Trade Mission of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to the west coast of the United States, including travel and accommodation. Also, any gifts given by or on behalf of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on this trip or any gifts received by him or on his behalf. All correspondence between the Department/Office of An Taoiseach and Facebook Ireland as well as correspondence with the office of Facebook CEO Zuckerberg ahead of the meeting of the Taoiseach and Zuckerberg in Silicon Valley.
- Received —Decided 15 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All electronic, records and letter form communications between the Taoiseach and the Minister for Housing on homelessness and the housing crisis between July 2017 and November 2017. And all electronic, letter form and records between the Taoiseach and the Strategic Communications Unit between July 2017 and Nov 2017. And all records of the expenses from July 2017 to Nov 2017 for the Strategic Communications Unit and within the same dates all costs and expenses for the Taoiseach's social networking programme (re the making of videos Mr Varadkar has made for the public on his social networks and the management of all the Taoiseach's social networks). And the costs and expenses incurred for any media training the Taoiseach has had from July to November 2017.
- Received —Decided 15 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Minutes of the meeting between the Taoiseach and Sinn Féin in June of this year. I am also seeking any other material between the Taoiseach and Sinn Féin regarding the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Executive.
- Received —Decided 15 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Taoiseach, dated between 1 January 2017 and 25 October 2017. 1. A record of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefing documents and phone calls to and from the Taoiseach’s office with Facebook. 2. A record of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefing documents and phone calls to and from the Minister of States’ offices with Facebook. 3. A record of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefing documents and phone calls to and from the Taoiseach office with organisations about amending laws relating to the interception of communications. 4.A record of briefing documents prepared for the Taoiseach and ministers about Facebook. 5. A record of briefing documents prepared for the Taoiseach and ministers about interception of communications laws. 6. Minutes and notes from meetings members of the Department had with Facebook representatives.
- Received —Decided 13 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence, documents, sources, bibliographies, records, internal reports, meetings and recommendations relating to research on how Irish homeless figures compare to international homeless figures, from January 2017 to 15 November 2017.
- Received —Decided 12 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence sent to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from members of the public in relation to abortion and the Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment between 1 September and 13 November 2017.
- Received —Decided 12 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between Vulcan Consulting and the Department and details of any work carried out by the same company (including the nature of the work, the period in which it was carried out and at what cost) for the Department from the period 01 April 2016 to 15 November 2017.
- Received —Decided 11 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all receipts/invoices associated with a visit by the Strategic Communications Unit to the UK for the purposes of looking at how the communications system operates there. The names of the individuals who travelled. An itinerary, schedule, or list of meetings from the visit. Copies of any emails/correspondence/messages with counterparts in the UK to set up the visit. Copies of any notes taken at any of the meetings held there. Copies of any reports, briefings, memoranda, or other such explanatory documents prepared subsequent to the trip.
- Received —Decided 11 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
An itemised breakdown of all monies spent on social media advertising in each of the past three years. This would include the name of each social media site, as well as the reason for each advertisement campaign.
- Received —Decided 11 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of correspondence to/from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the following politicians: Micheál Martin TD Minister Shane Ross Minister Denis Naughten Minister Katherine Zappone Minister of State John Halligan Minister of State Seán Canney Minister of State Finian McGrath Kevin 'Boxer' Moran TD Dr Michael Harty TD Michael Lowry TD The timeframe for the correspondence can be limited to the period July 27, 2017 to November 11, 2017. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence to/from the politicians listed.
- Received —Decided 11 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between the Department and Apple Inc. including details of telephone calls, emails, memos and briefings from the period 14 June 2017 to 13 November 2017 inclusive
- Received —Decided 8 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Correspondence sent to An Taoiseach Enda Kenny from members of the public, in relation to his record in office and resignation, from 15 May 2017 to 14 June 2017. Correspondence sent to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from members of the public from 14 June 2017 to 15 July 2017.
- Received —Decided 7 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence between members of the Taoiseach's Department, press advisers and press officers and Time magazine representatives/staff in relation to the Taoiseach's front page interview with the publication earlier this year.
- Received —Decided 6 December 2017GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
Details of the gifts received by Taoiseach Enda Kenny and latterly Taoiseach Leo Varadkar by foreign dignitaries and Heads of State to date in 2017. A breakdown of the gifts received and from whom they were given. A breakdown of gifts given by both Taoisigh to foreign dignitaries and Heads of State on their visits here or on trips made by the Taoisigh abroad to date in 2017.
- Received —Decided 1 December 2017Part-GrantedDepartment of the Taoiseach
A copy of all correspondence (including emails) between (to and from) the office of Leo Varadkar and those listed below since his appointment as Taoiseach: 1. Denis Naughten, TD 2. Michael Fitzmaurice, TD 3. Eugene Murphy, TD 4. Martin Kenny, TD 5. Tony McLoughlin, TD 6. Marc McSharry, TD 7. Eamon Scanlon, TD 8. Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, TD 9. Peter Burke, TD 10. Willie Penrose, TD 11. Robert Troy, TD 12. Frank Feighan, Senator 13. Terry Leyden, Senator 14. Maura Hopkins, Senator 15. Gabrielle McFadden, Senator