Department of the Taoiseach
FOI Requests — 2103 requests
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any briefings, emails, notes and/or records relating to An Taoiseach's meeting with the Nordic Baltic group in Brussels on December 16, 2021.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records of correspondence and meetings in from the 22nd of November (Date of my last FOI) to the date this request is received, between this department and relevant counterparts in both the Northern Ireland Executive and/or the British Government related to: 1. The coordination of response to the Covid19 pandemic between the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland. 2. The adoption of an aligned Covid19 strategy between the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland. 3. Specifically, the adoption of an aligned “Zero Covid19” strategy between the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland.
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I read an article on the Irish Examiner in which Elizabeth Canavan, assistant secretary general at the Department of Taoiseach was quoted as saying "over half of the passengers arriving into the country are Irish residents, and two-thirds of those are returning from holidays." Of the non-Irish residents who were arriving into the country in January 2021, how many are holiday makers? How many non-residents are travelling for non-essential purposes? How many ferry passengers arriving into the country are non-residents on holiday?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Access to the correspondence between the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland and the Taoiseach as outlined in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/23206/american-chamber-of-commerce-ireland
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This request relates to the following entry in the Lobbying Register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/5095/american-chamber-of-commerce-ireland We wish to receive copies of: 1. The emails referred to in the entry; and 2. Minutes of the meetings referred to.
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Details of all costs for accommodation and flights for the Taoiseach, Chief Whip, Minister of State for European Affairs and any staff accompanying them on their trips abroad for St Patrick's Day last year (with a breakdown of costs related to each person who travelled). I am also requesting the release of details of any gifts purchased for the trips, who they were intended for, and associated costs.
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A list of gifts/high value items kept by the Department of the Taoiseach. It should include a list of items handed over to the Department by ministers, Oireachtas office holders, TDs and Senators - by name - in instances where the value of the gifts were more than €650. Please include a description of the items and their estimated value.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence sent to Philip O'Callaghan by or on behalf of Google between 1 September and 31 December last regarding Google’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the regulation of digital services. I am also requesting minutes of any meetings or meeting notes during meetings between Mr O'Callaghan and representatives of Google during the same dates. My request covers correspondence and meetings referred to in entries on the Lobbying Register here.
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Any correspondence sent to Chief of Staff Brian Murphy and/or Philip O'Callaghan between 1 September and 31 December last regarding Facebook's seeking of Government’s support to establish interim and long-term solutions for EU-US data transfers. I am also requesting minutes of any meetings or meeting notes during meetings between Mr Murphy, Mr O'Callaghan and representatives of Facebook during the same dates regarding the same. My request covers correspondence and meetings referred to in entries on the Lobbying Register here
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All emails sent and received to/from the ekenny245@gmail.com email from 24 November 2016 to June 30, 2017. Also, I would like a copy of all emails received and sent by the ekenny245@gmail.com relating to the Department of Taoiseach business or that include records of third parties contacting the Taoiseach over the same period. Also, I would like copies of all records from July 2018 to date relating to the OIC decision to order the Department to contact Enda Kenny in relation to his private emails.
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All records associated with this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/35047/american- chamber-of-commerce-ireland
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence held by the Department concerning the commissioning of an official State portrait of former Taoiseach, Brian Cowen and Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny - this would include all correspondence between the Department, the Office of Public Works and Mr. Cowen and all correspondence between the Department, the Office of Public Works and Mr Kenny as well as any other relevant body/individual, on the above matter between January 2016 to the date of my request – January 24th 2019.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence received by your Department on the topic of the position of Digital Safety Commissioner, in 2017 and 2018.
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A copy of the business case prepared by the Department of the Taoiseach outlining the rationale and cost of the Parliamentary Liason Unit -the current number of staff employed in the Parliamentary Liason Unit -the annual cost of the Unit in salary terms -copies of all correspondence between the Unit and Independent Alliance Chief Strategist, Tony Wiliams, from November 1 to present -copies of all correspondence between the Unit and Political Coordinator for the Independent Ministers in Government, Donal Geoghegan, from November 1 to present.
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A copy of all correspondence and replies between the Chief Justice Denham and An Taoiseach between January 1st 2016 and today’s date January 27th 2017.
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The amount of money spent on dress and clothing hire for the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 plus copies of any receipts available.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any briefing notes or minutes from a meeting held between the Taoiseach and SSE Airtricity on September 12, 2023.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
I am seeking copies of correspondence to the Taoiseach from members of the public, interest groups and politicians, on the issue of the then planned easing of restrictions on October 22, 2021. Could I please request copies of this correspondence from the period October 1st, 2021, to October 20, 2021.
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Any briefings, emails, notes and/or records relating to An Taoiseach's meeting with Abbott senior leaders on 16th September.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A representative sample of correspondence from the public on the Government’s handling of the covid-19 crisis in the month of November 2021.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of notes, briefing and minutes relating to his (An Taoiseach) meeting with Keith Pelly (European Tour), Richard Hills and Guy Kinnings. A copy of emails between officials in the Department and European Tour officials regarding this meeting. A schedule of planned meetings with European Tour officials.
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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.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence sent to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar by members of the public (from the period 7 October 2023 to 17 October 2023) about comments the Taoiseach has made about the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel's response to the attack. All correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Embassy of Israel in Dublin from period 7 October 2023 to 17 October 2023. All correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Mission of the State of Palestine in Ireland from period 7 October 2023 to 17 October 2023.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
1. The number of staff at the Department who earn more than €100,000 per year. 2. The number of staff at the Department who earn less than €28,000 per year. 3. What is the salary of the highest paid worker at the Department and what is the salary of the lowest paid worker at the Department.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Correspondence sent to the Department from industry representatives, police and security experts, and members of the public expressing concerns about smuggling across the border post-Brexit. Sent between 1 May and 23 October 2019.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of all correspondence to the Taoiseach and/or his office regarding the proposed apology to the 221 group/those affected by the CervicalCheck debacle. Copies of all correspondence between the Minister for Health Simon Harris and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar regarding the proposed apology to the 221 group/those affected by the CervicalCheck debacle. Copies of all correspondence between the Office of the Minister for Health Simon Harris and the Office of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar regarding the proposed apology to the 221 group/those affected by the CervicalCheck debacle.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between the Taoiseach and Mr David McCourt between the period 14 June 2017 and 24 October 2018. All correspondence between the Taoiseach's special advisers and Mr David McCourt between the period 14 June 2017 and 24 October 2018.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All records and correspondence related to the Web Summit or MoneyConf from the period 14 June 2017 and 24 October 2017.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence or minutes of any meetings between TikTok and Brian Murphy during 2022. Details of some of these contacts are outlined below. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/87408/tiktok
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence sent to Brian Murphy from TikTok between 1 May and 31 August of this year, any minutes or notes taken at any meetings between Mr Murphy and representatives of Tiktok during the same time-frame, and any memos or briefings prepared for Mr Murphy in advance of those meetings. My request refers but should not be limited to this entry on the Lobbying Register. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/87408/tiktok
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Any correspondence in the run up to this meeting. Any minutes, memos created as a result of this meeting. Any correspondence created in the two weeks after the meeting by the named individuals. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/87408/tiktok
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All public correspondence sent to the Taoiseach's office between August 20 and 29 related to the Oireachtas Golf Society event in Clifden, Dara Calleary and Phil Hogan - a random sample of 50 records is acceptable
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Access to correspondence between Gerry O'Sullivan / Aer Lingus and Brian Murphy in relation to the possible purchase of an aircraft. Details of the correspondence is outlined below. Please include any other records in relation to the purchase. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/62436/q4pr
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Access to the paper detailed in the following lobbying return and any response from Brian Murphy / Department of the Taoiseach to Gerry O'Sullivan / O'Flynn Group. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/62804/q4pr
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence between the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and all Ministers of State in relation to special advisers. I wish for my request to include but not be limited to text messages, WhatsApp messages, e-mails etc. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2020 – 23/9/2020.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
This correspondence: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/62436/q4pr and any response to same. Any correspondence between Sec Gen of Dept of the Taoiseach to same level in Dept Defence on the matter. Any correspondence Brian Murphy sent on the matter and any response he received on same. Time frame from May 1 to present.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of any briefs, submissions, or other such review or explanatory documents prepared for the Taoiseach or his staff relating to MyGovId. This request covers the period 1 January 2018 to date of receipt of this request.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Minutes of any meetings involving the Taoiseach or his advisors with Google Ireland since 1 May 2019.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Minutes of the following meetings in Taoiseach Micheál Martin's diary: - 23/5/2021 - Pfizer - 3/6/2021 - Astra Zeneca - 4/6/2021 - Meeting on Children's Hospital - 9/6/2021 - DAA I am also seeking copies of all correspondence to/from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and to/from secretary general Martin Fraser related to these meetings.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
I am now seeking records under the FOI act for all records in the Department of An Taoiseach relating to Taoiseach Varadkar's statement, in 2018, pledging to keep politics out of decisions on the health care of transgender people in Ireland and to" follow the best most up to date advice" and any records relating to any discussions in the department, subsequent to the Taoiseach’s statement, dealing with and or relating to the health care of transgender people. My FOI is exclusively for records within the Department of An Taoiseach and for your convenience I am showing a reference to the aforementioned Times article: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/varadkar-vows-to-keep-politics-out-of-trans-decisions-5qm9gsscx
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
A copy of any correspondences between the Minister/Department and the five meat processing companies listed below in relation to Covid-19 from January 1, 2020, to date. A copy of all dates, minutes and agendas from any meetings held between the Minister/Department and the five meat processing companies listed below in relation to Covid-19 from January 1, 2020, to date. Any internal briefings documents, advisory papers, policy documents, memos, notes, or explanatory documents on meat processing plants in relation to Covid-19 from January 1, 2020, to date. Companies: Dawn Meats Group, Kepak Group, ABP Food Group, Liffey Meats, Rosderra Irish Meats. When conducting your search and retrieval please consider official information held on non-official systems, emails accounts and devices. For example, WhatsApp groups etc.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
All correspondence, including emails and letters in their original format, received and sent by the Taoiseach and his office which reference or relate to his remarks regarding a 'sinning priest' to Michael Martin in the Dail, including but limited to correspondence from the public, elected representatives, and members of the clergy and Church authorities.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
• Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the following individuals: o RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes; o Ryan Tubridy; o Incoming RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst; o RTÉ chairwoman Siún Ní Raghallaigh; • Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Varadkar and the above-named individuals. The time period can be limited to 1/1/2023 to 23/6/2023.
- Part grantedReceived —Decided —Department of the Taoiseach
Copies of correspondence received by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar by advocacy groups and/or members of the public regarding transgender issues between January 1 2023 and the date of this request