Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

The minutes of a meeting between Martin Fraser and Paul Flynn of the Gaelic Players Association which took place at some stage between 1 Jan, 2019 to 30 Apr, 2019; please include the time, date, location and purpose of the meeting, along with who else was in attendance at the meeting. When conducting your search and retrieval please consider official information held on non-official systems, emails accounts and devices, for example WhatsApp groups etc.

Department of the Taoiseach

Details of the gifts received by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar by foreign dignitaries and Heads of State to date in 2019 (1 November). I am looking for a breakdown of the gifts received and from whom they were given. I am also looking for a breakdown of gifts given by the Taoiseach to foreign dignitaries and Heads of State on their visits here or on trips made by the Taoiseach abroad to date in 2019 (1 November).

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence exchanged internally and externally by officials above the grade of Assistant Principal in the Department of Taoiseach regarding the proposed Grand Canal Innovation District. The correspondence should include all correspondence or communication, sent by email, text message, whatsapp, letter or any other format, between October 1, 2018 and October 7, 2019.

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 August 20, 2019 to October 29 , 2019. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

All Cabinet (including Cabinet subcommittee) papers relating to asylum seeker accommodation and the wider system of Direct Provision from May 1st 2014 to October 31st 2014. The request should include any circulated documents and any relevant notes from the Government Secretary produced following any of the included Cabinet meetings.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of correspondence to/from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the following politicians: Micheál Martin TD Dara Calleary TD Minister Shane Ross Minister Katherine Zappone Minister of State John Halligan Minister of State Seán Canney Minister of State Finian McGrath Kevin 'Boxer' Moran TD Dr Michael Harty TD Michael Lowry TD Noel Grealish TD Denis Naughten TD Mary Lou McDonald TD Brendan Howlin TD Eamon Ryan TD Catherine Murphy TD Róisín Shortall TD The timeframe for the correspondence can be limited to the period May 11, 2019 to October 29, 2019. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence to/from the politicians listed.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence received or sent by the Department/Taoiseach regarding the cannonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman, dated between the 20th September 2019 and the 20th October 2018. Any internal Department documents or correspondence regarding the cannonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman, dated between the 20th September 2019 and the 20th October 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between Enda O'Coineen and the Department of An Taoiseach in the last 6 months. Any internal correspondence, memos, presentations, documents generated as a result of the correspondence between Enda O'Coineen and the Department.

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence from Oireachtas members and members of the public regarding voting in the Houses of the Oireachtas from October 17, 2019 onwards. In other words, I am trying to see did Oireachtas members and/or members of the public ring, write, email the Department or the Taoiseach's Office regarding the Dail voting affair.

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.

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.

Department of the Taoiseach

All costs associated with promotional material produced for Budget 2020 - including social media costs, video costs and other promotional material.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records related to this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/52698/google-ireland- limited

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all documents held by the department and concerning the Siteserv inquiry, which was established on June 16th, 2015, under the Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Order 2015. I would like to restrict my request to documents created or received in the period since September 1st, 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any communications to and from the Taoiseach's Office regarding the Extinction Rebellion group since 7 October last.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any communications to and from the Taoiseach's Office regarding the proposed Shannon LNG Terminal, as well as any meeting logs and minutes of any meetings attended by the Taoiseach, his secretary or the department's Secretary General regarding the same.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of the total cost of the Department's presence at the National Ploughing Championship 2019. The number of staff deployed from the Department for the event and the cost of deploying the staff with a breakdown of the expenses. The cost of the Department's stand at the National Ploughing Championship and breakdown of the costs.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence, including emails, letters, handwritten documents, memos and post-its, received and sent by the Office of the Taoiseach which references Lariam and all other anti-malarial drugs, including Malarone and Doxycycline, from January 1, 2017 to October 10, 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

The amount of money spent across your Department on hosting Christmas parties between November and December 2018. The items that were presented by your Department to State, semi-State and foreign bodies as Christmas gifts between November and December 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and John Concannon in the period 1 July 2018 to date of receipt of this request. Copies of all correspondence between Martin Fraser and John Concannon during the same period. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of the originals of the following records: All correspondence between your department and DEASP in relation to FOI requests made by Right to Know CLG from 1 April 2019 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any (including any appendices or documents related to or attached to): Memorandum for Government Aide Memories Government decisions pertaining to the system of direct provision for asylum seekers between 21/10/2000 and 01/01/2003. In order to assist with this request, I attach the schedule of records I have received from a previous FOI request (2019/314).

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence - whether by email, text message, whatsapp, letter or any other format – exchanged between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 between: The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar or the Secretary General of the Department of Taoiseach, Martin Fraser and the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris; The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar or the Secretary General of the Department of Taoiseach, Martin Fraser and the Deputy Garda Commissioner, John Twomey and; The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar or the Secretary General of the Department of Taoiseach, Martin Fraser and An Garda Siochana's Chief Administrative Officer, Joseph Nugent.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of all payments by year to former Taoisigh from 2012 to the present date of all expenses and entitlements including, but not limited to, assistants, offices, clothing allowances and phone bills. A breakdown of payments by year for former Taoisigh from 2012 to the present date to cover the cost of new vehicles, the cost of running vehicles, the cost of drivers and any other associated security costs.

Department of the Taoiseach

Details of all available expenses incurred by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, junior minister Helen McEntee, junior minister Paul Kehoe and all travelling officials for trips to New York for UN meetings and Los Angeles (trade mission by the Taoiseach) in September 2019. The records should include details: The number of officials that travelled; Flights including whether they were economy/business class/first class and costs incurred by any flight cancellations; Accommodation costs; Entertainment costs including catering; Subsistence claims; Transport costs; Spending on gifts for dignitaries; Cost of venue hire for events in New York; Cost of venue hire for events in Los Angeles; Copies of all receipts/invoices submitted in support of expenses claims/spending for the trips. Details of the full cost to the Department of the Taoiseach for the trips.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and the following organisations: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) ESA (European Space Agency) Boeing Airbus Defence and Space Space X/Tesla Blue Origin Virgin Galactic The records can be limited to items between the January 1, 2019 and October 1, 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Access to records dated between March 1, 2019 and the date of this letter. My request relates to correspondence and meetings with Irish Rail officials and representatives and, partially, to the following lobbying activity: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/52849/iarnr%C3%B3d-%C3%A9ireann-irish-rail. I request access to: A record of correspondence, including but not limited to letters, emails, briefing documents, draft briefing documents, reports, draft reports, memos and text messages between Irish Rail and the Taoiseach’s Office about the development of Rosslare Europort. A record of meetings between Irish Rail and the Taoiseach’s Office about the development of Rosslare Europort.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any Cabinet records held referring or relating to the issue of the 'double Irish' taxation scheme and/or reform of international tax law by the OECD. This request to cover the period 1 January 2014 to 30 September 2014.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all correspondence (including emails) to and from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in relation to Deputy Maria Bailey since January 1, 2019. A copy of all correspondence (including emails, WhatApp messages and text messages) between (to and from) Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Deputy Maria Bailey since January 1, 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all Cabinet records referring or relating to the resignation of Alan Shatter and/or the resignation as Secretary General of the Department of Justice by Brian Purcell. This request to cover the period 1 January 2014 to 30 September 2014.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence, including emails and texts, between An Taoiseach and Patrick Geoghegan during the period from 30 August 2019 and 10 September 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all communications relating to the Thornton Hall site in 2017, 2018 and the first six months of 2019. When conducting your search and retrieval please consider official information held on non-official systems, emails accounts and devices, for example WhatsApp groups etc.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence and any documents shared, minutes of meetings or internal discussion relating to the Digital Summit held in the Dublin Convention Centre on September 20, as they relate to the following bodies: Facebook, Google, AWS, Microsoft, IDA Ireland. The records should include but not be limited to any e-mails, and any attachments therein, and mobile phone text messages including any messages via Whatsapp.

Department of the Taoiseach

All details of the business plan, sponsorship arrangements and budget for the Digital Summit held in the Convention Centre on Sept 20. The records should include but not be limited to any e-mails, and any attachments therein, and mobile phone text messages including any messages via Whatsapp.

Department of the Taoiseach

Access to any minutes/correspondence relating to the meeting between Mark Garrett, representing Dalradian Gold, and Department officials. Details of the meeting are documented here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/52659/dalradian-gold-ltd

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence and any documents shared, minutes or internal discussion generated from the meeting referred to here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/52698/google-ireland-limited. The records should include but not be limited to any e-mails, and any attachments therein, and mobile phone text messages including any messages via Whatsapp.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any records, including correspondence, memos or minutes, relating to meetings between Google Ireland and the Taoiseach and/or John Carroll. Details of the meetings are documented in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/52698/google-ireland-limited

Department of the Taoiseach

According to information recently posted on Lobbying.ie, Ryan Meade of Google Ireland met with the Taoiseach and public officials for 2-5 times between May and August this year: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/52698/google-ireland-limited. I would kindly like to ask for meeting minutes, email conversations and other records relating to these meetings. In case the meetings took place at public events, feel free to point out any recordings of said events or press releases related to them.

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.

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of any meetings involving the Taoiseach or his advisors with Google Ireland since 1 May 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence in relation to social media usage. All policy documents or guidelines in relation to social media use. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2019 – 9/9/2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of all costs associated with the State Visit of US President Donald Trump in June. When conducting your search and retrieval please consider official information held on non-official systems, emails accounts and devices, for example WhatsApp groups etc.

Department of the Taoiseach

The total cost of the review of the procurement process for the National Broadband Plan that was completed by independent auditor Peter Smyth last November, with a copy of all invoices.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence from former Minister Alan Shatter and/or his legal representatives on his behalf since 01 February 2019 and any earlier correspondence referenced together with the replies to all such correspondence from the Taoiseach and/or his department.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all representations made to the Department regarding the hosting of the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Co Limerick in 2026. The period should cover documentation between January 1st, 2019 to today’s date.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am requesting that In relation to the period 20 February 2014 to this date I be furnished with copies of all correspondence and emails exchanged and records of all communications between Sean Guerin and the Taoiseach/Taoiseach's Department and records of all other communications between the Taoiseach or any person working within the Taoiseach’s Department and Sean Guerin together with all memoranda/advices relating to his appointment to conduct the Guerin Inquiry; : all memoranda, documents, advises and notes relating to correspondence/emails and communications with Sean Guerin and relating to the court proceedings Shatter v Guerin and records of all media queries received by the Department and replies thereto by the Department relating to the aforesaid proceedings; all documents/memoranda recording matters of relevance to the aforesaid proceedings and containing advices furnished to the Taoiseach and the Department relating thereto and all documents recording the deliberative process relating thereto and copies of all memoranda and advices furnished to the Taoiseach in relation to the outcome of the aforementioned proceedings, recording any decision made and minutes of all meetings held by the Taoiseach at which the aforesaid proceedings were discussed. The reference to Taoiseach in the aforesaid request should be taken as a reference to both the current Taoiseach and his predecessor.

Department of the Taoiseach

All of the documents held by the Department relating to either the risks of OR advanced planning for a border poll at some point in the future. I would like my FOI to cover the last year.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all statements (in their original format) of all credit cards used by the office of the Taoiseach from June 2017 to the present time.

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 July 10, 2019 to August 19, 2019. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any communications between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Social Protection in relation to the draft report into the Public Services Card. Any communications between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Finance in relation to the draft report into the Public Services Card. Any communication between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Social Protection in relation to Public Services Cards. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/7/2018 - 23/8/2019.