Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of correspondence sent to Taoiseach Micheál Martin regarding the presidential election between October 1, 2025, and the date of this request

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all representations made/letters sent to Taoiseach Micheál Martin/Office of the Taoiseach by the following dated between 01/06/25 and 15/09/25: Ursula von der Leyen.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of any correspondence/letters/emails, sent and received, between the Taoiseach and the European Commission president, or other EU commissioners, between 10th July and 6th November 2025.

Department of the Taoiseach

Specifically, I would like to obtain correspondence, meeting minutes and briefings, and records of phone calls or any other contacts between Pepsi Co, Coca Cola and the minister/departmental officials in the period 1 January 2025 to the present (11 November 2025). I note this lobby register entry for Pepsi Co in particular. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/127986/pepsico I would like to obtain similar records, if they exist, for Coca Cola and any other records that exist for Pepsi Co beyond this lobby register entry.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Any and all reports held by our organisation in relation to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) or unexplained objects and/or lights 2. Any and all records and communications held by the Department in relation to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) or unexplained objects and/or lights. These records should include communications received from the public. I request the information dating back to January 1, 2025

Department of the Taoiseach

On the 14th of October, the Taoiseach said the following in the Dáil: "The Deputy is suggesting that we keep bailing out the companies----- [...] and keep underpinning the gouging. If the companies think there is going to be €200, €500 or €1,000 every year, that will get factored in, without question." The Taoiseach implies that gouging is happening in the electricity market (otherwise we wouldn't 'keep' underpinning it). I would like to request any records held by the department in relation to gouging in the electricity market from the last 12 months.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all correspondence between Open AI and the Department. A copy of all minutes of meetings between Open AI and officials at the Department and/or Ministers of State, or the Taoiseach. All briefing notes prepared for officials, Ministers of State, the Taoiseach for meetings with Open AI.

Department of the Taoiseach

• Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Open AI. • Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Martin and representatives of the same company. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2025 to 3/11/2025

Department of the Taoiseach

• Copies of all correspondence to/from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the f0ollowing individuals/organisations: - (Catholic) Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin. - The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. - (Church of Ireland) Archbishop of Armagh Francis John McDowell. - The Church of Ireland. - The Presbyterian Church in Ireland. - The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland. - Imam Sheikh Hussein Halawa. - Shaykh Dr Umar al-Qadri. - Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder. - Jewish Representative Council of Ireland. - Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre • The correspondence can be limited to items received/sent between 23/1/2025 and 3/11/2025. • The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

• Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and PepsiCo. • Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Martin and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2025 to 3/11/2025.

Department of the Taoiseach

Records held by the Department of the Taoiseach relating to correspondence or complaints from members of the public received between 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2025, concerning government spending controversies or scandals. Specifically, I am requesting copies of emails/online messages sent to the Taoiseach (or the Department) relating to The Leinster House bike shed. If available, a summary or log of complaints received on these topics, including:  Date received  Method of correspondence  General subject or nature of complaint

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all records including communications between all staff members regarding the publication of the following statement: https://x.com/GovIE/status/1980758410066014550 I also request a copy of all records relating to Citywest hotel including WhatsApp text messages, SMS and emails. The timeframe for this part my request is 20 October to present.

Department of the Taoiseach

 Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and representatives of Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, X, Google, Tik Tok, Amazon, Amazon Web Services.  Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Martin and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 3/9/2025 to 28/10/2025.

Department of the Taoiseach

 Details of all costs incurred by the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to preparations for Ireland to assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026.  The details should include a breakdown of costs incurred and what they related to.  I am also seeking copies of all invoices relating to costs already incurred by the Department in relation to preparations for Ireland to assume the EU presidency.

Department of the Taoiseach

 Records of all correspondence, including but not limited to briefing documents, memos, phone calls, letters, emails and draft briefing documents, between the Tánaiste, staff at the Tánaiste’s office, Departmental staff and external stakeholders relating to a public inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care at Children’s Health Ireland between Monday 1 September 2025 and Sunday 5 October 2025.  Records of the briefing documents prepared for the Tánaiste for a meeting with two parents on Tuesday 29 September 2025.  Records of meetings and notes from meetings between Department officials, the Tánaiste and two parents on Tuesday 29 September 2025.

Department of the Taoiseach

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for records related to Meta's and Apple’s recent interactions with the Taoiseach and his advisers when it comes to EU legislation. I’m looking for emails, meetings, briefings, minutes of meetings or letters for the period 1 January 2025 to the present. I understand from the lobby register that there have been several exchanges with Meta Platforms Ireland to discuss the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, as well as on the subject of personalised ads. I would like to obtain records on the personalised ads in particular. There are also lobby register records of Apple Distribution International's meetings with the Taoiseach's advisors on the EU’s simplification agenda and the implementation of EU legislation including the Digital Markets Act and the Audiovisual Media Services Directive. Here is the entry in the lobby register for Meta: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/126179/meta-platforms-ireland-ltd And here is the one for Apple: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/125283/apple-distribution-international-ltd

Department of the Taoiseach

 A copy of any records held by the Taoiseach, his advisers, or private staff referring or relating to his attendance at an event at a Stripe event as per the following press release: https://stripe.com/it/newsroom/news/stripe-opens-new-dublin-hq  A copy of any briefings, memos, Q&As, speeches, draft speeches, or other such preparatory material prepared for the Taoiseach ahead of his visit.  A copy of any briefings, memos, reports, primers or other such explanatory material provided by Stripe to the department ahead of the event.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking the release of records relating to the meeting between OpenAI and An Taoiseach, as listed here. This should include, but is not limited to, 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.

Department of the Taoiseach

Is mian liom iarratas a dhéanamh faoin Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise d’aon chomhfhreagras nó caipéisí eile ina bpléitear an grúpa ceoil KNEECAP. Ba mhaith liom aon taifid ón 01/01/2024 go 15/10/2025 a fháil i bhfoirm ríomhphoist, le do thoil.

Department of the Taoiseach

 A copy of the most up-to-date tracker for the implementation of recommendations from audits;  A list of all audits carried out in the last two years to include the month and year of the audit and the overall assurance rating

Department of the Taoiseach

Records held by the Department of the Taoiseach relating to correspondence or complaints from members of the public received between 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2025, concerning government spending controversies or scandals. Specifically, I am requesting copies of emails/online messages sent to the Taoiseach (or the Department) relating to The National Children’s Hospital cost overruns and opening date delays. If available, a summary or log of complaints received on these topics, including:  Date received  Method of correspondence  General subject or nature of complaint To help reduce the scale of the request, I would be happy to receive a random sample of complaints. Between 15 and 20 would suffice.

Department of the Taoiseach

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking copies of records held by the Department related to these meetings and phone calls between representatives of PepsiCo and the Department of the Taoiseach. I am seeking any correspondence related to the meetings and calls including emails, text messages or WhatsApp messages; minutes of these meetings/calls; briefing notes; any follow-up correspondence, etc. If the wording of this request needs to be amended, please let me know as soon as possible.

Department of the Taoiseach

OpenAI has reported meeting with department officials between May and August. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details:  all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and OpenAI during the period  minutes for any meetings between the parties since May  all briefing material prepared by officials ahead of meetings  records of all material presented at meetings

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence including mobile phone messages, to or from the Taoiseach and/or Civil Servants (Principal officer and up) with the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in relation to Budget 2026 between May 2025- 07 October 2025.

Department of the Taoiseach

I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of An Taoiseach dated between August 1, 2025, and the date of this request:  All correspondence to/from the offices of the Taoiseach and Tánaiste, regarding a series of engagements MetroLink was participating in in Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Milan, London, Vienna and Madrid during September. This should include, but is not limited to, emails, letters, text messages and social media app messages (e.g WhatsApp) with any MetroLink officials or contractors, briefing documents, draft briefing documents and memos.  All correspondence to/from the offices of the Taoiseach and Tánaiste, regarding the granting of planning permission/a railway order for the MetroLink project. This should include, but is not limited to, emails, letters, text messages and social media app messages (e.g WhatsApp) with any MetroLink officials or contractors, briefing documents, draft briefing documents and memos. It may be of assistance for you to know the Taoiseach and Tánaiste attended the Dublin global market briefing event mentioned above.

Department of the Taoiseach

 A record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the department in hosting the Child Poverty and Well-Being Summit.  A copy of all invoices and receipts associated with the above.

Department of the Taoiseach

All lobbying records from the brewing company Heineken and/or its representatives (such as the PR firm Murray) from 01 January 2016 to 31 July 2025 in relation to mandatory health warnings on alcohol products. Please include meetings of minutes, correspondence between Department officials (including Ministers) and Heineken, and records of other lobbying activity during that period.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all representations made/letters sent to Taoiseach Micheál Martin/Office of the Taoiseach by the following dated between 01/06/25 and 15/09/25: Conor McGregor, Jarlath Burns.

Department of the Taoiseach

 A copy of the ex-gratia payment policy for the department.  A copy of any records that explain or underpin the awarding of ex-gratia payments to staff of the department.  A copy of any requests for ex-gratia payments received by the authorising officer in the department, and the response that issued in each case. These requests and responses can be anonymised in terms of the recipient or proposed recipient of the payment. 01/01/24 to date

Department of the Taoiseach

I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of An Taoiseach dated between January 1, 2025, and the date of this request: All correspondence between the offices of the Taoiseach, the department’s ministers and social media platform owners (including Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and X), and mobile network providers (including Vodafone, Three, Eir, Sky, Virgin and 48), regarding digital age restrictions, age verification technology and protections for young people using social media. Records of all briefing documents and reports provided to ministers about smartphone use for young people.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Correspondence sent and received by the Taoiseach, related to the EU Digital Markets Act, from any of the following (or agents or firms acting on their behalf): Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, ByteDance/TikTok, between 1st January and 25th September 2025. 2. Minutes of any meetings between the Taoiseach, or his special advisers, or the department secretary general, related to the EU Digital Markets Act, with any of the following (or agents or firms acting on their behalf): Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, ByteDance/TikTok, between 1st January and 25th September 2025.

Department of the Taoiseach

Eli Lilly has reported writing to the Taoiseach between May and August. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details:  all paper and digital correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApps, faxes) between the department and the Eli Lilly during the period  minutes for any meetings between the parties since May  all briefing material prepared by officials ahead of meetings  records of all material presented at meetings

Department of the Taoiseach

Any emails sent to/from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and/or Deirdre Gillan/other advisors, between Ian Fahey of Vulcan Consulting, on behalf of Eli Lilly, between the dates of 1 May 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of any meeting(s) held between Stephen Garvey of Glenveagh and An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, between the dates of 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025.

Department of the Taoiseach

The application is for all correspondence received from Eli Lilly or its representatives since January 1, 2025. The application should include, but not be limited to, the records related to this return on the Lobbying Register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/128290/vulcan-consulting-limited

Department of the Taoiseach

 Correspondence/memos/briefings/ minutes of meetings between the Taoiseach and MSD relating to funding for new medicines from January 2024 until to date  Correspondence/memos/briefings/minutes of meetings between the Taoiseach and MSD relating to R&D tax breaks from January 2024 until to date

Department of the Taoiseach

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for correspondence referenced in this RTE article: https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0813/1528177-harvey-morrison-sherratt/ The Tánaiste has repeatedly said that when the case of Harvey Morrison Sherratt was first raised with him as Taoiseach (I believe it was September or October 2024), his office initiated contact with the HSE and Department of Health in relation to the case. I seek copies of this correspondence which was sent to the HSE and DOH.

Department of the Taoiseach

I request the following records concerning the alleged transport of munitions between the US and Israel through Irish sovereign airspace, Irish-controlled airspace, and/or over Ireland. Period: 1 June 2025-present:  All correspondence with departmental officials or ministers from Dept Transport and/or DFAT about the Dept Transport 's examination of allegations made in the media concerning the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft through sovereign Irish airspace without the appropriate exemptions.  Any briefing papers or memos for senior management or the Taoiseach or Tánaiste about the report and/or the report's findings [including findings in any draft version]

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all reports and presentations compiled for the Department of the Taoiseach and Office of the Taoiseach by Kieran McQuinn dated between 16/05 and 15/09.T his should include copies of any briefings notes and reports finalised on housing delivery and housing financing

Department of the Taoiseach

 Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and representatives of Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, X, Google, Tik Tok, Amazon, Amazon Web Services.  Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Martin and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 12/6/2025 to 2/9/2025

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of any meeting(s) held between Micheál Martin An Taoiseach, Simon Harris Tánaiste and Brian Fox, JP Morgan SE, between the dates of 1 May 2025 to 31 Aug 2025. Any emails sent between representatives of JP Morgan SE and any member of the Department of the Taoiseach, between the dates of 1 May 2025 to 31 Aug 2025.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am requesting access to the following records held by the Department of the Taoiseach Strategy and Internal Preparedness Any policies, strategies, briefing notes or internal documents outlining how the Department identifies, monitors, or responds to misinformation and/or disinformation, dated from 1 January 2023 to the present. Records identifying any staff members, teams, or units assigned responsibility for addressing misinformation or disinformation including organisational charts, internal memos, or related communications. Records relating to staff training or capacity-building activities (e.g. workshops, briefings, guidance) delivered to support the Department’s ability to respond to misinformation or disinformation including training materials, attendance records, internal communications, or evaluations.

Department of the Taoiseach

 A sample of 25 copies of correspondence from members of the public sent to Taoiseach Micheal Martin regarding the Occupied Territories Bill between April 1, 2025, and the date of this request.  A sample of 25 copies of correspondence from members of the public sent to Taoiseach Micheal Martin regarding Israeli Bonds between April 1, 2025, and the date of this request.  All briefing documents provided to Taoiseach Micheál Martin where the sole purpose is to advice the Taoiseach the Occupied Territories Bill and Israeli Bonds between April 1, 2025, and the date of this request.

Department of the Taoiseach

 any record which shows the budget set aside in your FOI body for the EU presidency in 2025 or 2026, and  any record which shows staffing implications in 2025 and 2026 arising from the Irish EU Presidency

Department of the Taoiseach

A datadump of all Departmental spending in the following categories for the calendar year 2024: Home – Subsistence, Home – Hotel Costs, Home – Air Tickets, Home – Taxi, Home – Mileage, Home – Car Hire, Foreign – Subsistence, Foreign – Hotel Costs, Foreign – Air Tickets, Foreign – Taxi, Foreign – Mileage, Foreign – Car Hire, Foreign – Telephone & Fax Calls, Foreign – Other Receipted Expenses, Foreign Travel – Carbon Emissions, Catering for Official Functions, Equipment Hire Official Entertainment, Dining in Restaurant, Flowers Official Entertainment, Other Official Entertainment, Catering for State Entertainment Functions, Equipment Hire State Entertainment, Flowers State Entertainment, Other State Entertainment, Catering State Functions, Other State Functions, Gifts for Protocol Stock, Protocol Stationery, Training Courses for Staff, Conferences and Seminars, Speaking Fees, Masters Programme, Online Training Resources, Photography, Public Relations, Ministerial Allowance, Couriers, Flowers, Refreshments, Ex-Gratia Payment, Suit Hire, Suit Allowance, Pest Control, Consultancy, Consultancy Expenses.

Department of the Taoiseach

 Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and representatives of Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, X, Google, Tik Tok, Amazon, Amazon Web Services.  Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Martin and representatives of the same companies. The time period can be limited to 12/4/2025 to 11/6/2025

Department of the Taoiseach

Records specific to the following lobbying engagements of Google with the department: - Link 1 - Link 2

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking records connected to the following entry on the Lobbying Register - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/125521/bank-of-ireland-group-plc  Records of meeting minutes held by the Department in relation to the meeting between Bank of Ireland Group plc and Taoiseach Micheál Martin as referenced in the Lobbying Register entry - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/125521/bank-of-ireland-group-plc  Records of all briefing material prepared for Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of the meeting with Bank of Ireland Group plc that is referenced in the following Lobbying Register entry - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/125521/bank-of-ireland-group-plc  Records of all material presented to Taoiseach Micheál Martin during the meeting with Bank of Ireland Group plc that is referenced in the following Lobbying Register entry - https://www.lobbying.ie/return/125521/bank-of-ireland-group-plc

Department of the Taoiseach

1. The minutes of a recent meeting (16th April 2025) between the Taoiseach, his team and a delegation from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland and member banks. 2. Any submissions in connection with that meeting to the Taoiseach or Government officials from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. 3. Any preparatory or briefing notes for the Taoiseach by Government officials in advance of the meeting with Banking & Payments Federation Ireland.

Department of the Taoiseach

I wish to request access to any record which show total expenditure in your FOI body in 2025 on provision of free period products