Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

Any reference to 'Kildare Chilling Co' or 'Kildare Chilling Company' in emails sent and received by an Taoiseach between August 1 and August 10, 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all requests for use of the Ministerial Air Transport Service in the period 1 February 2020 to date of receipt of this request. This request to include a copy of the request, a copy of the response, and any to-and-fro communications regarding the request.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence between Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, and the department in relation to the coronavirus pandemic

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of the minutes of a meeting between Donall O'Keeffe, LVA CEO and Taoiseach Martin, Senator Malcolm Byrne and others. For reference: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/60402/licensed-vintners-association

Department of the Taoiseach

All records in connection with the following emails, submission and letter (including those related to follow up departmental actions and/or correspondence directly with the IFA): https://www.lobbying.ie/return/58425/the-irish-farmers-association---ifa In all cases of requests for correspondence and meetings, please also INCLUDE attached documents and/or documents referenced that are not already publicly available. In all the above, please EXCLUDE all correspondence in relation to the setting up or organising of any physical or virtual meetings.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence received by the Taoiseach and/or the Taoiseach's office relating to the New Children's Hospital from January 1 2020 to date. All correspondence between Professor Brendan Drumm and the Taoiseach from January 1 2019 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any documents, letters, emails or correspondence from the then-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, or his office, regarding the proposed White Water Rafting Facility in George's Dock, Dublin since December 2019 until he stepped down as caretaker Taoiseach in June 2020.

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 - Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary - 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 June 27, 2020 to July 22 2020. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence to/from the politicians listed.

Department of the Taoiseach

Details of any purchases of computer equipment, mobile equipment, tablets, laptops, any mobile or computer accessories, any electrical equipment or appliances on behalf of An Taoiseach or any minister of state at your Department in period between 1 May 2020 and the current date. Copies of any requests for additional office space, furniture, decoration, or paintings by An Taoiseach or a minister of state at your Department in period as outlined above. Copies of the response that was issued in any such instance. Copies of any receipts or invoices associated with the above.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence exchanged between (a) google/YouTube/Alphabet, (b) Facebook/Whatsapp/Instagram, (c) Apple, (d) LinkedIn, (e) Microsoft, (f) Amazon and (g) Intel with the Taoiseach or anyone above the grade of Principal Officer in the Department of Taoiseach. The correspondence should include all correspondence or communication, sent by email, text message, Whatsapp, letter or any other format, between January 1, 2020 to date of the receipt of the request.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of correspondence to/from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the following organisations: Google Apple Facebook Twitter Microsoft Amazon Intel Web Summit The timeframe for the correspondence can be limited to the period June 27, 2020 to July 22 2020. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence to the Taoiseach from TDs and Senators regarding the Covid-19 restrictions from the period 01 May 2020 to the present day.

Department of the Taoiseach

I request the briefing document for Taoiseach Micheál Martin, and other ministers in his department, files usually given to a minister informing them of what will be in their department, what roles or responsibilities they have and what issues lie ahead under a new government. This request is made under the Freedom of Information legislation and covers the period since when the government was formed.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all communications received by the Taoiseach (or the department) relating to Minister Barry Cowen's driving ban - or any related topics - since June 27, 2020, to present. A copy of all communications sent by the Taoiseach, his officials, or the department, relating to Minister Barry Cowen's driving ban - or any related topics - since June 27, 2020, to present.

Department of the Taoiseach

I would like to seek the following information. The period to which my request refers to is 6 May 2016 to 31 May 2017. Any correspondence, briefings, notes, reports, agendas, minutes or other records relating to the preliminary consultations held with “relevant State agencies” on the feasibility of introducing a Public Defender system in Ireland, referred to in the Programme for Government Annual Report 2017, published by the Department of An Taoiseach. Any correspondence, briefings, notes, reports, agendas, minutes or other records relating to the review of Public Defender systems in other jurisdictions, referred to on page 55 of the Programme for Government Annual Report 2017. Any reports or records outlining the potential costs of introducing a Public Defender system in Ireland.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all receipts/invoices related to planned visit by the Taoiseach and any other members of his staff or officials from his Department to Davos in January 2020. Copies of any correspondence received or sent relating to the arrangement of travel for the Taoiseach and delegation to Davos.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any correspondence received by the department seeking a Taoiseach's nomination to the Seanad. This request to cover the period 1 January 2020 to date of receipt of the request.

Department of the Taoiseach

A spreadsheet/database/record of all costs incurred by your Department incurred as part of Ireland's bid to secure a seat on the UN Security Council. This record to include a line by line account of expenditure associated with the bid.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the Department of Public Expenditure secretary general Robert Watt and the secretaries general of the Departments of the Taoiseach, Health, Social Protection and Business regarding Covid-19 and the government response between the period 01 March 2020 and 11 June 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all correspondence/documents relating to ministerial appointments from June 26, 2020, to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any correspondence between your department and the OPW with regard to the use of the Steward's Lodge in 2020. Copies of any invoices/receipts relating to payment for use of the Steward's Lodge in 2020. Copies of any claims for costs relating to payment for use of the Steward's Lodge in 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any emails, letters and/or meeting minutes with Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and internal correspondence in relation to this exchange with Ibec as referenced in this return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/58979/ibec Copies of any emails, letters and/or meeting minutes with Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and internal correspondence in relation to this exchange with Ibec as referenced in this return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/58019/ibec Copies of any emails, letters and/or meeting minutes with Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and internal correspondence in relation to this exchange with Ibec as referenced in this return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/56613/ibec In all cases of requests for correspondence and meetings, please also include attached documents and/or documents referenced that are not already publicly available. In all cases for correspondence, please also note that this request excludes any correspondence in relation to the organisation of any meetings.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Any record, including but not limited to minutes, of any meeting held or communication between the Taoiseach and/or his officials, and any member or representative of the Licensed Vintners Association (the "LVA") and/or the Vintners' Federation of Ireland (the "VFI") from 1 February 2020 to present. 2. Any record prepared in advance of, or subsequent to, a meeting referred to at item 1above for the purposes of preparing for such a meeting, briefing a participant at such a meeting, analysing the outcome of such a meeting, or otherwise referable to such a meeting. 3. Any record, including but not limited to minutes, of any meeting held or communication between the Taoiseach and/or his officials, and any member of the Oireachtas, or a member of their staff or their representative, from 1 February 2020 to present relating to and/or referring to both Covid-19 or and/or the coronavirus, as well as the actual or potential closure of public houses. 4. Any record prepared in advance of, or subsequent to a meeting referred to at item 3 above for the purposes of preparing for such a meeting, briefing a participant at such a meeting, analysing the outcome of such a meeting, or otherwise referable to such a meeting. 5. Any record considering, analysing, assessing or recommending the closure of public houses related to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, his staff, and Minister for Children Katherine Zappone, or her advisers, or Dept of Children & Youth Affairs (D/CYA) officials, on the topic of Scouting Ireland, between 1st May to 18th May 2020. 2. A copy of any briefings sent from D/CYA to the Department of the Taoiseach or to Mr Varadkar on Scouting Ireland, between 1st May to 18th May 2020. 3. A copy of any briefings sent from the Department of the Taoiseach to D/CYA on an statutory inquiry or commission of investigation into historical scouting abuse between 1st May to 18th May 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the following topic: The coronavirus crisis and the horse racing industry. The correspondence could include but is not limited to items to/from Horse Racing Ireland, horse trainers and owners, race courses, politicians and the betting industry. The time period can be limited to March 1, 2020 to May 21, 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between the Taoiseach’s office and private individuals, businesses, State agencies, government figures and any other stakeholders the regarding: The cancellation/postponement of horse racing events due to Covid-19 · The resuming of horse racing as part of the roadmap to lift Covid-19 restrictions.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of records, in the Department of an Taoiseach consisting of communications between Fine Gael's LGBT Committee and the Taoiseach and Office of Taoiseach in 2018, 2019 and in 2020 to today’s date.

Department of the Taoiseach

The release of any email correspondence between the Taoiseach (or his secretary) and officials regarding his speeches/addresses to the nation about Covid-19. I am specifically looking for emails containing notes, comments, or other suggestions to speeches delivered by the Taoiseach on 12 March, 17 March, 27 March, 1 May, 15 May, 5 June and 19 June. The 'officials' referred to include the Taoiseach's speechwriter Patrick Geoghegan, his chief of staff Brian Murphy, the government press secretary and the Taoiseach's advisers.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence sent and received between the Taoiseach and the Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach, and either Facebook, Apple, or Google, between 1st March and 22nd June 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

The release of correspondence sent by members of the public to the Taoiseach between March and May regarding the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. I am conscious that this may be too broad a request, so am satisfied to receive a sample of 50 pieces of correspondence should that be the case.

Department of the Taoiseach

1. Any correspondence, reports, files, submissions, minutes of meetings or conversations, that were created, received or exchanged by the Taoiseach or any of his officials above the grade of principal officer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen or any of her officials above the civil service grade of AD 14 on the topic of: (a) Brexit, (b) the European Green Deal or (c) the Covid-19 pandemic. 2. Any correspondence, reports, files, submissions, minutes of meetings or conversations, that were created, received or exchanged by the Taoiseach or any his officials above the grade of principal officer and European Council President Charles Michel or any of his officials above the civil service grade of AD 14 on the topic of: (a) Brexit, (b) the European Green Deal or (c) the Covid-19 pandemic. The time period I am interested in is from November 1, 2019 to June 9, 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any memos prepared for attention of the Taoiseach relating to communication strategy for handling the COVID- 19 pandemic. Correspondence between civil servants relating to the creation of aforementioned memos. Minutes and agendas of any meetings with the Taoiseach relating to the communication strategy for handling the COVID- 19 pandemic. Correspondence with the Taoiseach relating to the communication strategy for handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of the most recent three staff surveys of the Dept of the Taoiseach and reports on the results.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any correspondence/representations received by the department relating to the Taoiseach's "picnic" in the Phoenix Park on the weekend of 23/24 May. If there is a large amount of correspondence, I am happy to receive a small representative sample of the documentation, and a figure for how many pieces of correspondence were received.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any records held referring or relating to the suspension of the parliamentary question system during the Covid-19 crisis and the Dept of the Taoiseach's role in creating an alternative system for dealing with queries. For avoidance of doubt, this is the process that would have begun on foot of the letter from Peter Finnegan, which was released as part of FOI/2020/0082.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence from the Taoiseach’s Office to the Office of Public Works regarding Steward’s Lodge since February 2020. I would like details of how many times he stayed in the lodge during the pandemic and how much he paid on each occasion.

Department of the Taoiseach

The numbers of emails that the Dept/Taoiseach's office has received from members of the public in response to Mr Varadkar's address to the nation on May 1st concerning the Covid 19 pandemic. The number of emails received on May 1st (after the address) The numbers of emails received on May 2nd in response to the address The number of emails received on May 3rd in response to the address. Copies of emails received (if the numbers are too voluminous, copies of the first 100 emails).

Department of the Taoiseach

The total cost to the Dept of the Taoiseach to date this year on advertising in relation to Covid 19. In tabular format, can you provide records showing the amount spent on advertising in each month - January, February, March, April and May to date. Can you provide a breakdown how much has been spent on advertising in different media - TV, radio, print and social media. Records showing how much has been paid to media companies in 2020 concerning the Coronavirus – e.g. • Coronavirus advertising Irish Times €140,000 • Irish Independent €150,000 • RTE. €200,000 • Youtube €140,000 • Clare Champion. €10,000 The spend by the Dept of the Taoiseach on advertising for the first four months of 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence from the Irish Hairdressers Federation sent to or from the Taoiseach or the Taoiseach's secretary since 1 Jan. My request is partly based on email correspondence referred to in this entry on the lobbying register, but is not limited to it. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/56619/irish-hairdressers-federation

Department of the Taoiseach

Records of all correspondence between the department and PHD Media between March 1 and April 31 on the subject of Covid-19 information ads.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of correspondence between Christian churches, Church leaders, bishops etc., and the Taoiseach and officials of the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to Covid-19 and related matters from March 9 until May 18; Notes etc., on zoom meetings, telephone calls etc., between the Taoiseach or department officials and members of the Catholic Church hierarchy, Catholic Church officials or the leaders of other Christian traditions from March 9 until May 18 in relation to Covid-19 and related matters.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence to or from the Chief Whip's office referencing Medtronic since 1 January this year.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence received by the Department of the Taoiseach from nursing homes and residential care facilities, their management and/or staff relating to nursing homes and Covid-19 between March 1st and May 6th, 2020. Copies of all correspondence received by the Department of the Taoiseach from members of the public and relatives of nursing home and residential care facilities residents in relation to nursing homes and Covid-19 between March 1st and May 6th, 2020. Copies of all correspondence sent to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from members of the public about the Covid-19 pandemic in general since March 1st. I appreciate that this could generate a substantial amount of correspondence so a sample of correspondence (up to 100 emails/letters) would suffice as a representative amount of the kind of correspondence he has been receiving on this matter. Also, I would not be looking for the identities of the correspondents so you could redact names and address, or any other information that might identify the writers of letters or emails to the Taoiseach in case that speeds up the release of this information.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any correspondence (emails, letters, memos or reports) to and from the Taoiseach/senior Department of Taoiseach officials and the following nursing homes – as well as any correspondence received or sent by the Taoiseach/Department concerning the following nursing homes - dating back to March 1st 2020 - the subject matter of this correspondence is Covid-19: - Tara Winthrop in Swords, Co Dublin - Dealgan House in Dundalk, Co Louth - St Mary’s Hospital in the Phoenix Park in Dublin - Millbury Nursing Home in Navan, Co Meath - Kilbrew Nursing Home in Ashbourne, Co Meath - Clonakilty Community Hospital in Co Cork

Department of the Taoiseach

a. Any correspondence, emails, attachments between officials in the Department of the Taoiseach, and Grayling Properties (either with Peter Horgan its CEO, or other representatives). b. Any internal correspondence between officials that relates to Grayling Properties and its correspondence. c. Minutes of any meetings, and copies of any reports, discussed at meetings with Grayling Properties. I would like any records from 1 Jan to 31 December 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of correspondence including memos and notes of telephone calls and records of approaches and meetings between the Chinese Embassy and the Chinese Government and its officials with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and or officials of his Department in the dates between March 1st and May 1st 2020, inclusive.

Department of the Taoiseach

All minutes and correspondence and other records related to the contact referred to in this lobbying filing: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/57174/wide-awake-communications

Department of the Taoiseach

All records relating to the production of the Taoiseach’s address to announce the ‘roadmap’ duty of lockdown on the evening of Friday May 1st. I am requesting records including, but not limited to: · All records relating to the costs of the broadcast on May 1st 2020 · All records relating to the tender for this contract · All records relating to correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach, or other department if it was another, to arrange this broadcast, including any records concerning arrangements for media access to the event I would further like to request records relating to: · All costs paid by the Department for broadcasts since March 1st 2020 · All details of costs of broadcasts at the Department of the Taoiseach for years 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

All senior management level correspondence (including any meeting minutes, emails, briefing notes and memos) in the Department of An Taoiseach regarding preparations for the press briefing where a Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business was published on May 1 2020, as well as any written correspondence on event format, including Q&A with journalists.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all communications or correspondence between the Dept and the Taoiseach with RTÉ regarding the Taoiseach's appearance on the Late Late Show on 2 May 2020. Copies of any representations received by the Dept with regard to the Taoiseach's appearance (if this part of request is likely to be voluminous, I am happy to take a representative sample and the total number) This request to cover the period 25 April 2020 to date of receipt of the request. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.