Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

1 - any correspondence, briefing notes, research or analysis exchanged internally or externally by the Department of Taoiseach - at, or above, the rank of principal officer, including the Taoiseach or ministers of state - regarding the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation deal. 2 - the minutes of any meetings held internally or with external parties regarding the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Co- operation deal, as well as any correspondence or briefing notes prepared in anticipation of, or in the aftermath of, such meetings. Such meetings would involve at least one department official at the rank of principal officer or above, or ministers or ministers of state. The time period I am interested in is from December 24, 2020 to January 18, 2021.

Department of the Taoiseach

All letters, emails, MS Teams messages, briefings materials, etc in relation to the issue of vaccine passports.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Number of engineering staff in your organisation who were paid or reimbursed either in part or full their annual membership fees for Engineers Ireland for the years 2018 and 2019. 2. A list of all and any other professional subscriptions or membership fees (broken down by name of institution, and staff grade and number of each separately) either paid or reimbursed, party or fully, during 2018 and 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Email sent to the Taoiseach by Huawei related to the company's investment in Ireland, as referenced here https://www.lobbying.ie/return/65849/gibney-communications

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence between Dídean Dochas Éireann Teoranta Ltd, and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, between 1st September 2021 and 27th January 2021. For reference some of the correspondence is mentioned in this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/68637/didean

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all records held referring or relating to the appointment of the following person to the Future of Media Commission: Stephen McNamara.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all audits completed by the internal audit division in 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the office of Martin Fraser and Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman since 1 January regarding the release of and leaks relating to the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation report. I am also seeking the release of any correspondence between the Minister for Children and the office of the Taoiseach regarding the same. I am further requesting the release of any correspondence between media organisations and the office of the Taoiseach or GIS regarding comments published in the Sunday Independent on 10 January about the report.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence sent between Huawei and the Department (Principal Officer Level and above) between 01 September 2020 to present date. Minutes from meetings between Huawei and the Department (Principal Officer Level and above) between 01 September 2020 to present date All internal departmental correspondence (between staff at Principal Officer Level and above) related to Huawei between 01 September 2020 to present date

Department of the Taoiseach

Any communications sent to the Taoiseach by Gibney Communications between 1 Sep and 31 Dec last regarding Huawei's role and investment in Ireland (as referenced on the Lobbying Register here).

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any cabinet records relating to proposals for universal health insurance. This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2015 to 31 Dec 2015.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence sent to the office of the Taoiseach from 13 January from survivors of mother and baby homes.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of correspondence to/from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the following politicians: - Tánaiste Leo Varadkar - Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney - Climate Action Minister Eamon Ryan - Media Minister Catherine Martin - Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD - Labour leader Alan Kelly TD - Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy - Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall The timeframe for the correspondence can be limited to the period July 23 2020 to January 5, 2021. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence to/from the politicians listed.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am requesting the release of correspondence sent to the office of An Taoiseach by Bishop Kevin Doran or the Catholic Diocese of Elphin between September 2020 and December 2020 regarding Covid-19 restrictions (as referenced on the Lobbying Register).

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence received from BMW Group Ireland or Kevin Davidson, MD at BMW Group Ireland in relation to VRT - and any responses to same. The timeframe of the request should cover the period of September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence to/from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the representatives of the following companies between September 21, 2020 and January 5, 2021: Apple, Intel, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, Dell. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all representations made to the Taoiseach on the topic of Brexit. The representations can be limited to those sent by: Politicians, Businesses, Non-governmental organisations, Unions, Farming lobby groups, Tourism lobby groups, Business lobby groups. The correspondence can be limited to the period October 30 to December 1, 2020. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence sent to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, and responses issued, relating to concerns for Covid-19 arrangements for Christmas in 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of the number of staff members in the department who took sick leave in 2020, 2019 and 2018. A breakdown of the number of sick days taken by staff members in the department in 2020, 2019 and 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

I would like to request all records relating to the selection of members of the Future of Media Commission. I am requesting these records including, but not limited to: - The selection of members, including correspondence or representations from Ministers or senior Office Holders / senior public servants in relation to the selected Future of Media Commission members - The criteria for selecting members - Proposals received for each individual member. - Records showing who signed-off on the selections of each member - Records showing discussions and decisions on levels of remuneration and expenses.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence by members of the public since 20 October to the office of the Taoiseach regarding Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions - a random sample of 50 records in the period 20 October - 29 October 2020 is acceptable

Department of the Taoiseach

1) All agendas relating to cabinet budgetary meetings on Budget 2016, from June 1 2015 to October 13 2015. 2) All budget memos and supporting documentation from the Department of Finance and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for Budget 2016, from June 1 2015 to October 13 2015. 3) All observations on budget memos from ministers for Budget 2016, from June 1 2015 to October 13 2015.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence, minutes or other documents prepared as a result of meetings between Mr Martin and Catholic clergy in the last 3 weeks. Any correspondence, minutes or other documents prepared as a result of meetings between Mr Martin and the aviation sector in the last 3 weeks.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence by members of the public since 20 October to the office of the Taoiseach regarding the 'leaking' of a contract for GPs by Leo Varadkar in 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

1) Records of any meetings, correspondence or minutes related to meetings, or other engagements that took place with Chay Bowes in relation to Community Hospital Ireland. 2) Records of any meetings, correspondence or minutes related to meetings, or other engagements that took place with Dr Maitiú Ó Tuathail in relation to Community Hospital Ireland. 3) Records of any meetings, correspondence or minutes related to meetings, or other engagements that took place with Chay Bowes in relation to nursing home provision. 4) Records of any meetings, correspondence or minutes related to meetings, or other engagements that took place with Dr Maitiú Ó Tuathail in relation to nursing home provision. 5) Records of any meetings, correspondence or minutes related to meetings, or other engagements that took place with Audrey McDonnell in relation to a proposed new hospital at Airside Retail Park, Swords. 6) Records of any meetings, correspondence or minutes related to meetings, or other engagements that took place with former Senator James Reilly in relation to a proposed new hospital at Airside Retail Park, Swords.

Department of the Taoiseach

1) All correspondence from August 22nd to date from Paddy Power, Boylesports, Irish Bookmakers Association, Irish National Bookmakers Association, Horse Racing Ireland, Greyhound Racing Ireland, The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) - Bord na gCon 2) All internal and/or external correspondence/memos/reports/emails/minutes from August 22nd to date which relate to any of the above organisations and to the Covid19/Coronavirus/ Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19

Department of the Taoiseach

All documents, including briefings, minutes, reports, memos and/or correspondence between October 27th and November 8th 2020 addressing the issue of Tánaiste Leo Varadkar giving a copy of the new GP contract to the head of the NAGP in 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

1) All correspondence between the Office of then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and then President of the National Association of General Practitioners, Maitiú Ó Tuathail from 1st November 2018 to 1st February 2019, regarding a document entitled Community Hospital in the Home Service; 2) All correspondence between then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and then President of the National Association of General Practitioners, Maitiú Ó Tuathail from 1st November 2018 to 1st May 2019, regarding a document entitled Community Hospital in the Home Service; 3) All correspondence between the then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the Office of the Taoiseach, and the Department of the Taoiseach from 1st November 2018 to 1st May 2019, regarding a document entitled Community Hospital in the Home Service; 4) All correspondence between then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and then President of the National Association of General Practitioners, Maitiú Ó Tuathail from 1st November 2018 to 1st May 2019, regarding Community Hospital Ireland.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and then President of the National Association of General Practitioners, Maitiú Ó Tuathail regarding a document entitled Community Hospital in the Home Service between the 1st November 2018 and 1st February 2019, in accordance with Central Policy Unit Guidance Note 24, issued December 2015, entitled FOI Act implications for any official information held in non-official systems, email accounts and devices.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any notes/minutes from a meeting held between the Taoiseach and four Catholic Archbishops on October 28. Copies of any briefings or other such preparatory material prepared for the Taoiseach in advance of that meeting. Copies of any correspondence between the Taoiseach (Taoiseach's office) and representatives of the Catholic Church in the period 1 Oct 2020 to 11 November 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

Access to relevant correspondence between the Government and churches, religious congregations, evangelical groupings, Muslim communities, Jewish communities, and followers of other faiths since February last concerning coronavirus/Covid-19 restrictions. This would include correspondence from individual members of the public. Included would be correspondence surrounding the October 8th 2020 request by the four Catholic Archbishops for a meeting with the Taoiseach on the issue. Also, I request similar access to relevant correspondence surrounding the Eid celebrations in Croke Park, which took place on Friday July 31st 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

Briefing notes, memos, preparatory materials, presentations, meeting minutes, and correspondence relating to: a) A meeting between the CMO and DCMO and the Taoiseach on 17th October b) A meeting attended by the CMO, DCMO and Prof Philip Nolan and senior Government members on the same day - including presentation materials for this meeting

Department of the Taoiseach

1) The document entitled Terms of Agreement between the Department of Health (D/Health), the HSE and IMO, re: GP Contractual Reform and Service Development relating to the GMS contract received by then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from the Minister for Health, between 3rd April 2019 and 6th April 2019, as per comments made by Deputy Leo Varadkar in the Dáil on 3th November 2020 (pages 48 and 49, transcript attached); 2) The document entitled Terms of Agreement between the D/Health, the HSE and IMO, re: GP Contractual Reform and Service Development relating to the GMS contract requested by then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar through his advisor from the D/Health between the 1st April 2019 and 16th April 2019, as per comments made by Deputy Leo Varadkar in the Dáil on 3th November 2020 (page 48, transcript attached); 3) All correspondence between the Office of then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Secretary General of the D/Health requesting, seeking or furnishing the document entitled Terms of Agreement between the D/Health, the HSE and IMO, re: GP Contractual Reform and Service Development relating to the GMS contract between the 1st April and 16th April 2019; 4) Correspondence between the Office of then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the D/Health requesting, seeking or furnishing the document entitled Terms of Agreement between the D/Health, the HSE and IMO, re: GP Contractual Reform and Service Development relating to the GMS contract;

Department of the Taoiseach

Any records relating to couriered post outgoing from the Department of An Taoiseach between 1st April 2019 and 18th April 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence between Leo Varadkar and Maitiú Ó Tuathail, and/or the NAGP, to include email, text, WhatsApp, letter or other postal correspondence, from June 2018 to April 2019

Department of the Taoiseach

All communication between former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (including but not limited to e-mails, letters, text messages on official phone, WhatsApp messages, text messages on private phone if it relates to government business etc.) and NAGP official Maitiú Ó Tuathail between 01/01/18 and 27/06/20.

Department of the Taoiseach

Records created on or after 25 June 2020, up to 1 October 2020, related to the appointment of Mr Stephen McNamara to the Future of Media Commission

Department of the Taoiseach

The reports, emails and minutes of meetings on March 11th and March 12th concerning An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar’s announcement of the closure of schools and other public facilities on March 12th last.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence (sent and received) between the Taoiseach, and any other Ministers, between 1st October and 3rd November 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence between the One Foundation and the Taoiseach during 2020 Any correspondence between Paul Hewson/Bono and An Taoiseach during 2020

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all representations made to the Taoiseach on the topic of Brexit. The representations can be limited to those sent by: Politicians, Businesses, Non-governmental organisations, Unions, Farming lobby groups, Tourism lobby groups, Business lobby groups. The correspondence can be limited to the period September 9 to October 29, 2020. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

- A copy of the purchase order associated with the following: NATIONAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Reimbursement to NTMA in respect of settlement made by States Claims Agency Legal Cost Unit 973,792.09 16/01/2020 28150. - A record or note explaining the context of this payment.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence between Q4PR and the Department of the Taoiseach connected to following lobbying activity – lobbying.ie/return/62436/q4pr

Department of the Taoiseach

The email referred to in this return on the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/62436/q4pr

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence sent to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during the period March 12 to March 23 which related to the issue of Covid-19/Coronavirus and locking down the country. Random sample of 50 agreed

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence sent to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during the period March 24 to April 7 this year which related to the issue of Covid-19/Coronavirus and locking down the country. Random sample of 50 agreed

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence sent to Taoiseach Micheál Martin from Sunday October 4 to Sunday October 18 this year which related to the issue of Covid-19/Coronavirus and locking down the country. Random sample of 50 agreed.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence sent to Taoiseach Micheál Martin from Monday October 19 to Monday October 26 this year which related to the issue of Covid-19/Coronavirus and locking down the country.Random sample of 50 agreed.

Department of the Taoiseach

- Correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and current or former members of NPHET, the Expert Advisory Group and subgroups advising NPHET about the Covid-19 Oversight Group, from August 1 to date. - Correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and professionals/academics about the Covid-19 Oversight Group, from August 1 to date. - Records held by the Department relating to purpose of the Covid-19 Oversight Group and reasons for same, from August 1 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the Taoiseach's office and Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Amazon, Twitter, and Apple between the period June 27 and the present day.