Ability West

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of the current Participation Services Contract between the Department and Foróige and Youth Work Ireland. Evaluation reports, performance reviews, or assessments conducted by the Department concerning the services provided by Foróige and Youth Work Ireland under this contract, if any

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

1. The contract between a property and the Department of Integration regarding the housing of asylum seekers, between 2023 and present. 2. The contract between a hotel and the Department of Integration regarding the housing of asylum seekers, between 2023 and present.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Redacted* copies of all correspondence expressing concern and/or fear about the conduct of security guard personnel in IPAS accommodation centres, since 01/01/2020, including emails and letters, and replies sent to those raising concerns. *Copies with names of any individuals submitting the correspondence or about whom the correspondence concerns redacted, to protect the anonymity and privacy of individuals concerned.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Correspondence (emails, letters, text messages etc) between representatives of two private companies and IPAS officials regarding the protests and unrest at a property from 01/07/2024 to date. Risk assessments in relation to the protests at the site completed since March 2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Any internal correspondence discussing deaths in IPAS accommodation centres between 01/01/2024 to 24/06/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Correspondence between the Secretary General of the Department of Housing and the Secretary General of the Department of Integration in relation to exits from Direct Provision and the impact on homeless services. All correspondence between the Secretary General of the Department of Housing and the Secretary General of the Department of Integration in relation to housing of international protection applicants.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of all records held referring or relating to the removal of a large makeshiftcamp for IP applicants at Mount Street in Dublin. To cover the period 01/03/2024 to date.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All records in the possession of the department in relation to the decision to operate a hotel as a dispersal centre, including details regarding the maximum number of beds to to used for this purpose, the average expected duration of the stay by the temporary residents, if the hotel function room will be available for their use etc.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

1. All correspondence since 01/01/2023 between the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth or his department (at PO level or above) and Sheila Nunan on the following matters: a. The terms of reference for Ms Nunan's engagement as negotiator between the Government and religious orders on a financial contribution from such orders to the cost of mother-and-baby home redress; b. Ms Nunan's remuneration as negotiator; and details of any fees paid since her appointment on 23/05/2023; c. Ms Nunan's work as negotiator and her engagements with religious orders; d. Any updates on her work from Ms Nunan to the Minister or the department; e. Minutes of any meetings on this work between Ms Nunan and the Minister or the department. 2. Any records since 01/11/2023, or correspondence copied to the Minister or his department in that period on: a. The engagement of EY to work as financial experts for Sheila Nunan's negotiation; b. Any EY reports or updates for Ms Nunan on EY's work examining religious order assets; and any EY letters or emails to Ms Nunan on the same topic. 3. Any correspondence to Ms Nunan since 23/05/2023, from any of the religious institutions or orders that were involved in the running of mother-and-baby homes, namely: a. the Catholic primate of Ireland or his representatives; b. the Bon Secours sisters; c. the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul; d. the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary; e. Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd; f. the Sisters of Mercy or the Sisters of St John of God; g. the Legion of Mary; h. the Church of Ireland primate or his representatives or the Church of Ireland archbishop of Dublin. 4. Any correspondence to the Minister or his department (at PO level or above) since 23/05/2023, from any of the same orders or institutions: a. the Catholic primate of Ireland or his representatives; b. the Bon Secours sisters; c. the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul; d. the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary; e. Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd; f. the Sisters of Mercy or the Sisters of St John of God;

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

A copy of any health and safety assessments (or other such assessments) carried out on tent encampments occupied by applicants for international protection to cover the period 01/09/2023 to date.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Information relating to two IPAS accommodation centres based on figures provided for week ending 14/07/2024. Number of single males; Number of single females; Number of couples with children; Number of couples without children; Number of lone parents; Number of children

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All records in the possession of the department in relation to the assessment of a hotel for Ukrainian refugees and also the separate assessment for IPAS applicants and all correspondence arising from both assessments

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All records in the possession of the department in relation to all communications etc with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht & Sport regarding to the proposed use of a hotel for Ukranian refugees and also in relation to the proposed use of a hotel for IPAS applicants.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All emails to the Tuam Advisory Committee that reference the "excavation" or "intervention" of the Tuam burial site from the Department of Children between March and April 2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

g the Legion of Mary; Copies of any correspondence between the department and either Dublin City Council or Waterways Ireland with regard to the erection of fencing at various locations in the city and along the Grand Canal to discourage erection of tents by international protection applicants to cover the period 01/04/2024 to date.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of all correspondence from 01/01/2024 and the present date between the Law Society and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and ministers in the department regarding the operation of new procedures for enduring powers of attorney under the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. Copies of all correspondence from 01/01/2024 and the present date between the Decision Support Service and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and ministers in the department regarding the operation of new procedures for enduring powers of attorney under the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Records containing data relating to short-term absences requested by BOTPs from 31/03/2022 to 31/03/2023, to include the number of requests made, the number of requests granted, reasons cited for absences - records containing data relating to short-term absences requested by BOTPs from 31/03/2023 to 09/10/2023, to include the number of requests made, the number of requests granted, reasons cited for absences - records containing data relating to short-term absences requested by BOTPs from 09/10/2023 to the present date to include the number of requests made, the number of requests granted, reasons cited for absences - copies of emails, letters, memos, briefing material relating to the decision to effect changes to the absence protocol on 31/03/2023 - copies of emails, letters, memos, briefing material relating to the decision to effect changes to the absence protocol on 09/10/2023

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of all reports received from managers of IPAS accommodation centres between 01/01/2024 and 06/06/2024 detailing fire safety issues. Copies of all reports received from managers of IPAS accommodation centres between 01/01/2024 and 06/06/2024 detailing pest infestations. Copies of all reports received from managers of accommodation centres for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection between 01/01/2024 and 06/06/2024 detailing fire safety issues. Copies of all reports received from managers of accommodation centres for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection between 01/01/2024 and 06/06/2024 detailing pest infestation.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All correspondence between Ibec and Carol Baxter during 2024 in relation to gender pay gap reporting.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All correspondence, including via electronic mail, standard mail, written records, phone call records, in person meeting records, video recordings, text messages, and any other means of communication between the department and -Cloudview Properties Ltd -Global Security Devices Ltd -Two named individuals -Any other individuals or entities Between 01/01/2005 to current date; In relation to a property. Any and all correspondence in relation to purchase, previous planning applications for the site, proposed planning applications, change of use applications, proposed application for nursing home on site, works carried out at the site, full fire certificates, sewage treatment plant for the site, enforcement notices issued in relation to works carried out including works to protected structures on site, and ground works currently being carried out to the rear of the building for modular housing or other structures. -Any and all correspondence in relation to a second property including planning applications, change of use, sewerage treatment plant for the site, fire certificates, and any future proposed development at the site.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of all correspondence and internal memos between officials from the Department of Integration and the Department of Housing regarding the new comprehensive accommodation strategy for international protection applicants between 01/01/2024 and 07/06/2024. Copies of all correspondence and internal memos between officials from the Department of Integration and the office of the Department of the Taoiseach under Simon Harris regarding the new comprehensive accommodation strategy for international protection applicants between 09/04/2024 and 07/06/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Records in relation to the meeting between Carol Baxter and Ibec. Records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes, a list of attendees, briefing material, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced at the meeting. Any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, call logs, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received by the department in relation to the above return.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

IPAS Operations Daily Report for the month of May 2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All records relating to the relocation of people from the camp outside the International Protection Office (IPO) to an alternative site.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

The amount that the department has spent on the provision of tents and sleeping bags for international protection applicants for each of the last 12 months

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

List of names with dates of death compiled of the children and mothers connected to the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home who died between 1922 to 1973.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of e-submissions and attached documents to cover the period from 01/11/2023 - 04/02/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of e-submissions and attached documents to cover the period from 01/11/2023 - 04/02/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

In the briefing note issued by the department on 15/12/2023 it is clearly stated at Par 6 on page 5: "A valid fire cert is in place and has been provided to the Department. All supporting fire and insurance documentation has been received". I require to be furnished with these documents pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

A copy of research report, other documents, briefing notes, emails and internal discussion documents relating to the research into legal gender recognition of children under 16 awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited in September 2022 referenced by Minister O'Gorman in a parliamentary question in May 2023.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of any government correspondence (including between Donegal County Council and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth) on the subject of the status of a guesthouse in providing accommodation to asylum seekers and/or Ukrainian refugees and on the planning permission issues related to this property that are being managed by Donegal County Council.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Request for records within HR section of the department relating to Raise a Concern Ltd

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Records relating to commercial jet travel of the Minister from June 2020 to date.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

The time period for all actions below is 23/03/2024 to 16/05/2024. Any or all internal documents, memorandums, terms of reference and correspondence (including instant messages, on Skype, Microsoft Teams etc) within the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth relating/regarding to Scouting Ireland. Records regarding Scouting Ireland's EGM 21/04/2021. Details of any or all correspondence and documents exchanged between Scouting Ireland and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (including emails, meeting invites, text messages, whats app, phone call records). A list of all meetings held internally within the department (held in person or virtually) regarding Scouting Ireland and minutes, invites, agendas and attendees list of same. A list of all meetings regarding Scouting Ireland with members of the public and directors of Scouting Ireland regarding Scouting Ireland and minutes, invites, agendas and attendees list of same. Any and all emails, text, whats app, phone call records with named staff of Scouting Ireland. The minutes and agenda of any meetings with Scouting Ireland representative(s) and the department (including emails, meeting invites, text, whats app, phone call records). Any or all communication between the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and State Regulatory Authorities/Agencies regarding Scouting Ireland (including emails, meeting invites, text, whats app, phone call records). All text and whats app messages/text messages/phone call records (including call time, call date and call duration) of Ms Orla Corrigan to members of Scouting Ireland sent during the stated time period. Any correspondence from the public and/or public representatives to the department regarding Scouting Ireland. Any correspondence from members of the public and or public representatives to the department regarding Scouting Ireland.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All correspondence - including emails, letters, briefings, reports, memos dated between February 2013 and June 2013 - between the Department of Justice senior staff including ministers, secretary general, accounting officers, principal officers and the Department of Education and its staff in relation to the Ex-Gratia redress scheme for Magdalene laundry survivors as set out by the Inter Departmental Committee to establish the facts of State Involvement with the Magdalene Laundries and the Magdalene Commission Report: Report of Mr Justice John Quirke.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All correspondence sent to and received by Minister O'Gorman's email account referencing various IPAS centres (to include any attachments) from 16/05/2023 to present day.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Copies of e-submissions and attached documents to cover the period from 01/09/2023 - 01/01/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Details of Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth funding provided to the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR). Detailed breakdown of funding for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and to date for 2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All correspondence, and attachments, between Tusla and the Minister related to special care references to special care court orders, references to staffing difficulties in special care, references to pay scales/salaries for special care workers covering the period from September 2023 to present.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Monthly figures as to the number of refugees that have not left International Protection centres for years between 2019 - 2023. High level correspondence, memos, notes, meeting minutes in regard to the decision for refugees to remain in Direct Provision centres.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All possible information on meetings between the Disability (Equality) Policy Unit and all or any Disabled Persons Organisations (also known as Disabled Persons Representative Organisations), between 01/09/2023 and 08/04/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Correspondence between the CEO of Tusla and the Minister for Children, as detailed: Letter exchanges on 21/06/2023, 27/09/2023, between 16/01/2024 and 17/01/2024, an email received on 28/02/2024, a letter exchange between 21/04/2024 and 22/04/2024. Any briefing or speaking notes, memos, or minutes relating to a meeting between Minister O'Gorman and the CEO of Tusla which took place on 28/03/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Information in relation to the occupancy of a hotel. The total numbers for adult males, adult females and children occupied at present.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All of the information regarding the appointment of the Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse, to include the terms and conditions of application process, length of time of contract, and background of successful applicant.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Any incident reports received by the Department of Children from International Protection Accommodation Service centres since 01/01/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

All correspondence between Minister O'Gorman and the Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney regarding the code of practice on the right to request remote-working.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Information regarding the housing of Ukrainian refugees at a property between the following dates 01/01/2022 and 31/12/2022 and in relation to the following; 3. All correspondence between DCEDIY and the owner regarding the provision of transportation for the Ukrainian residents. 4. All correspondence between DCEDIY and the owner regarding the provision of information regarding the maximum number of Ukrainian residents to stay at the property, at any one time.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Records relating to the policies and processes which set out the strategy of the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) in conducting vulnerability assessments. Any records relating to the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of VAs from the beginning of 2020 until 03/04/2024.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

Any correspondence/minutes of meetings/chain of emails discussing transfer of unaccommodated IPAs from Mount Street to a property.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality

A copy of any correspondence (including invitations, requests, emails, letters) exchanged between DCEDIY and the European Union Agency for Asylum (the EUAA) regarding requests for and/or provision of frontline operational support; Any records relating to an intention to provide or provision of such frontline operational support by the EUAA (or their agents) to Ireland, including, for example, any further correspondence, briefing notes, planning documents, training or capacity-building materials, reports, assessments, guidance, minutes of meetings, standard operating procedure or similar documents.