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FOI Requests — 2730 requests

  • Received
    Decided 28 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0176-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Any and all emails sent by Tracey Conroy concerning the HSE HPVP dated between 1/9/22 and 31/3/23.

  • Received
    Decided 27 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0172-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Any and all emails between Paul Reid and Stephen Donnelly concerning the HSE HPVP dated between 1/4/22 and 3/10/22.

  • Received
    Decided 27 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0173-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Any and all emails between Paul Reid and Robert Watt concerning the HSE HPVP dated between 1/4/22 and 3/10/22.

  • Received
    Decided 26 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0161-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Copies of any correspondence to: Siobhan McNamara and/or Claire Gordon From: the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Dating from: June 1, 2022 until June 22, 2023 Regarding: alcohol labelling legislation, ie the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023 and the remaining provisions of Section 12 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act.

  • Received
    Decided 25 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0148-2023
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    Department of Health

    Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between the National Paediatric Development Board and officials within the Department of Health at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st June 2023; Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between the Design Sub- Committee of the National Paediatric Development Board and officials within the Department of Health at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st June 2023; Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials within the Department of Health at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st June 2023; Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between the Minister for Health and officials within the Department of Health at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st

  • Received
    Decided 24 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0136-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Correspondence (sent and received including attachments

  • Received
    Decided 24 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0170-2023
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Health

    1. any records which show or analyse the carbon footprints of persons for whom your department / office / body pays, directly or indirectly, travel expenses; and

  • Received
    Decided 21 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0165-2023
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Health

    All internal and external correspondence involving Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly discussing the provision of "gender affirming care", "gender affirming treatments", "transgender healthcare", "gender care", or "gender healthcare", at the new children's hospital.

  • Received
    Decided 20 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0180-2023
    Requester Type Public
    Department of Health

    Copy of the diary of MOS Butler in the period of 1st January

  • Received
    Decided 20 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0162-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Copies of any correspondence to: Robert Watt Secretary General and/or the Minister for Health From: -Enterprise Ireland, and/or -IDA Ireland, and/or -Drinks Ireland and/or -SpiritsEurope and/or -The European Committee of Wine Companies (CEEV)

  • Received
    Decided 19 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0164-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Copies of any records held by Secretary General Robert Watt referring or relating to the sponsorship of Operation Transformation by Healthy Ireland/Department of Health. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered.

  • Received
    Decided 17 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0151-2023
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    Department of Health

    Records relating to meetings between the Minister for Health and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board in 2022 and Q1 2023, including minutes and any related documentation.

  • Received
    Decided 17 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0159-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Correspondence between the minister for health and the

  • Received
    Decided 14 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0156-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    All correspondence between the Minister for Health and the

  • Received
    Decided 14 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0163-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Records, including email correspondence between department officials, in relation to the regulation of who can inject dermal fillers in Ireland, between June 2022 - June 2023.

  • Received
    Decided 14 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0169-2023
    Requester Type Public
    Department of Health

    Correspondence in relation to board appointments such as that FoI returned. As the previous appointments were in December 2017 for 3 years per that FoI, I'd expect the appointment of the current board to have been around the end of 2020/start of 2021.

  • Received
    Decided 13 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0145-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Copies of correspondence sent to the Minister for Health and Department of Health from 1 January to 1 March 2023 from consultant obstetricians, including union groups, relating to hyperemesis, cariban and the new government scheme roll out this year. Copies of correspondence sent to the Minister for Health and Department of Health from 1 January to 1 March 2023 from pharmacists, including pharmacy union groups, relating to hyperemesis, cariban and the new government scheme roll out this year. This should include all documents, minutes of meetings, correspondence, emails, memos and briefing documents.

  • Received
    Decided 13 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0146-2023
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    Department of Health

    1. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between members of the National Paediatric Development Board regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st June 2022; 2. Any minutes of meetings of the National Paediatric Development Board regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st June 2022; 3. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between members of the National Paediatric Development Board and XXX / XXXXXX regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st June 2022; 4. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between the National Paediatric Development Board and XXXXX regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st June 2022; 5. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between members of the Design Sub-Committee of the National Paediatric Development Board and XXXXX regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st May 2022 and 1st June 2022; 6. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between the Design Sub- Committee of the National Paediatric Development

  • Received
    Decided 13 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0147-2023
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    Department of Health

    Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between members of the National Paediatric Development Board regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st September 2022 and 1st October 2022; Any minutes of meetings of the National Paediatric Development Board regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st September 2022 and 1st October 2022; Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between members of the National Paediatric Development Board and XXX regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st September 2022 and 1st October 2022; Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between the National Paediatric Development Board and XXX regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st September 2022 and 1st October 2022; Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between members of the Design Sub-Committee of the National Paediatric Development Board and XXX regarding Operating Theatre Ventilation Remedial Works between 1st September 2022 and 1st October 2022;

  • Received
    Decided 12 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0138-2023
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Health

    A copy of all correspondence (including emails) to and from Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly in relation to vaping/e-cigarettes this year.

  • Received
    Decided 12 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-152-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    The number of complaints to the Department of Health regarding the Accident and Emergency department at Mayo University Hospital between May 2022 and June 2023 in Mayo University Hospital.

  • Received
    Decided 11 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0155-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    A presentation given in June by the National Cancer Control

  • Received
    Decided 11 July 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0157-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Correspondence between the minister for health and the

  • Received
    Decided 10 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0128-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    All correspondence from members of the public to Minister Donnelly regarding the abortion legislation review between April 1 2023 and the date of this request All correspondence between Minister Donnelly's office/advisers and the National Women and Infants Health Programme regarding the abortion legislation review between April 1 2023 and the date of this request

  • Received
    Decided 7 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0139-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Any correspondence between the Department of Health and Spirits Europe in relation to Ireland’s plan for labels on alcohol packaging linking drinks to cancer *Any correspondence between the Department of Health and Drinks Ireland in relation to Ireland’s plan for labels on alcohol packaging linking drinks to cancer

  • Received
    Decided 7 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0140-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    All correspondence Btw the chair of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and the Minister for Health, All correspondence Btw any member of the NPHDP & Minister for Health. All Corrs. Btw Childrens Health Ireland CEO, Eilish Hardiman & Minister for Health. All Corrs. Btw Childrens' Health Ireland chairman, Professor James Browne & Minister for Health. All Corrs. held by the Minister for Health from medical consultants relating to the Childrens Hospital from January 1 2023 to date.

  • Received
    Decided 6 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0153-2023
    Requester Type Business Interest
    Department of Health

    Submission made by the Fetal Medicine Specialist (FMS)

  • Received
    Decided 5 July 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0135-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    The final submission made to the Minister for health in relation to the following e-submissions: - HLT 00463-23 - HLT 00466-23 - HLT 00464-23 - HLT 00446-23 - HLT 00431-23 - HLT 00401-23 - HLT 00382-23 - HLT 00210-23 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2023 - 25/5/2023.

  • Received
    Decided 5 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0143-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Minutes of governance meetings held between the Department of Health and the Medical Council from 20 January 2023 to 12 June 2023.

  • Received
    Decided 5 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0158-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Correspondence between the secretary general and the chief

  • Received
    Decided 30 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0129-2023
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Health

    Can you please confirm if the Minister for Health has approved vaccination campaigns for: HPV vaccines for children under 18 years, Covid vaccines for children under 18 years and could you please provide a copy of the Minister for Health approvals for these campaigns including the supporting campaign information ie. what exactly was approved and applications for such approval.

  • Received
    Decided 30 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0167-2023
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Health

    Any record which lists additional facilities or services recommended or provided in your department / office / body for cyclists since publication of the Government’s Climate Action Plan in 2022.

  • Received
    Decided 29 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0137-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Copies of all correspondence to/from Minister Stephen Donnelly on the topic of health labels on alcoholic drinks. Records of all meetings attended by Mr Donnelly on the same topic including the date, agenda and minutes of those meetings. Records of any phone calls involving Mr Donnelly on the same topic including the dates, names of the participants and any notes taken on the contents of the calls. The time period for the records involved can be limited to between 1/1/2023 and 30/5/2023.

  • Received
    Decided 28 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0166-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    I am looking to see if the Department of Health has paid to get advice and assistance to answer FOI requests or appeals of FOI requests. From experience I have encountered public bodies that have done this and I want to see how widespread it is.

  • Received
    Decided 27 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0120-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Copies of all records held in the minister's email account or official phone referring or relating to the publication of a report into the secondment of Tony Holohan. This request to cover the period 1 March 2023 to date of receipt of the

  • Received
    Decided 27 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0122-2023
    Requester Type Public
    Department of Health

    - a copy of briefing notes or other documents prepared for Minister Stephen Donnelly in relation to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda ahead of his visit there in December 2022. - a copy of briefing notes or other documents prepared for

  • Received
    Decided 26 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0111-2023
    Requester Type Public
    Department of Health

    In relation to the "High Level Taskforce to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of persons interacting with the criminal justice system" announced April 2nd 2021 list of meetings held by this taskforce, and their minutes of meetings to date since established, including any action items (2021 to present) briefings material for the minister or it's just officials regarding the taskforce (2021 to present) correspondence between the minister and it's officials, and officials in the Department of Justice about the taskforce (2021 to present) any other correspondence regarding the taskforce (2021 to present)

  • Received
    Decided 26 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0114-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    The release of all correspondence - including emails, letters, WhatsApp/text messages and other formats - sent by Robert Watt to Minister Stephen Donnelly between 1 March 2022 and 31 March 2022 regarding the proposed secondment of Dr Tony Holohan to Trinity College.

  • Received
    Decided 23 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0141-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    The number of incoming correspondence items received by the Department of Health in 2022 regarding Eating Disorder Services from members of the public, advocates, or organisations other than the HSE”.

  • Received
    Decided 21 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0154-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    all correspondence, emails, letters etc between the

  • Received
    Decided 19 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0109-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Any correspondence between Minister Stephen Donnelly and Tony Holohan dated between January 1st and April 20th, 2023 - Re: the Maura Quinn report into the secondment of Dr Tony Holohan and related matters

  • Received
    Decided 19 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0142-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    · A copy of Minister Rabbitte's ministerial diary for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022. · A copy of Minister Rabbitte's mileage expense claims (showing actual kilometres claimed) for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022. · A copy of Minister Butler's ministerial diary for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022. · A copy of Minister Butler's mileage expense claims (showing actual kilometres claimed) for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022.

  • Received
    Decided 15 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0107-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    All correspondence with individuals or organisations

  • Received
    Decided 15 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0108-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Any correspondence between Mr Robert Watt and Ms Deirdre Gillane dated between April 1st and April 20th,

  • Received
    Decided 15 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0132-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Any minutes relating to a meeting between Irish Life Health dac and the Department of Health on 30 March 2023 Any correspondences exchanged between the two parties in relation to the above meeting, including a follow up letter sent by Irish Life Health dac on 14 April 2023. Any other documentation exchanged between the parties in relation to the meeting, or prepared by the Department in relation to the meeting

  • Received
    Decided 14 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0102-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    All correspondence between Ms Maura Quinn and the Minister, the Department’s Secretary General and the Minister’s special advisers regarding the external review commissioned by the Minister into the proposed secondment of the former CMO to an academic role between the period the review was set up and the present day. 2. All correspondence between the Minister, the Department’s Secretary General and the Minister’s special advisers regarding the external review commissioned by the Minister into the proposed secondment of the former CMO to an academic role between the period the review was set

  • Received
    Decided 14 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0104-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    All correspondence between Robert Watt and Martin Fraser regarding Dr Tony Holohan's planned move to a third level institution between August 2021 and August 2022 All correspondence between Robert Watt and Deirdre Gillane regarding Dr Tony Holohan's planned move to a third level university between January 2022 and September 2022

  • Received
    Decided 13 June 2023
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0086-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Copies of any records held referring or relating to the decision by the department to cease its sponsorship of the RTÉ show Operation Transformation. November 2021 -

  • Received
    Decided 13 June 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0134-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    Copies of all correspondence to/from Minister Stephen Donnelly and Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin. Copies of all correspondence to/from Minister Stephen Donnelly and the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. The correspondence can be limited to items received/sent

  • Received
    Decided 12 June 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference FOI-0133-2023
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Health

    The number of complaints made to the Department of Health in relation to Accident and Emergency services in University Hospital Limerick between September 2022 and May 2023. Information on the complaints made to the Department of Health regarding the Accident and Emergency services in University Hospital Limerick during this timeframe.