Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

I am looking for all correspondence to and from the Taoiseach, including attachments, relating to Ireland jointly hosting Euro 2028 as well as the redevelopment of Casement Park from October 1st, 2023 until present.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records held by the Department in relation to an article written by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for a sponsored supplement in The Irish Times titled 'Gateway to China' published on 31st October 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of the minutes of all debriefing meetings relating to the visit of Pope Francis held between September 1 2018 and November 6, 2018. Copies of all correspondence to/from the office of the Taoiseach on the Pope's visit from the following agencies: OPW, An Garda Síochána, Fáilte Ireland, RTÉ. Again, the time period can be limited to dates between September 1 2018 and November 6, 2018. Please include copies of any documents enclosed/attached to the above correspondence.

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 The timeframe for the correspondence can be limited to the period September 1, 2018 to November 6, 2018. I am also seeking copies of any documents attached to correspondence to/from the politicians listed.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all representations made to the Taoiseach on the topic of Brexit between October 1, 2018 and November 6, 2018. The representations can be limited to those sent by: Politicians Businesses Non-governmental organisations Unions Farming lobby groups Tourism lobby groups Business lobby groups

Department of the Taoiseach

Any information or correspondence in the Department or to and from the Taoiseach or his advisors around health staff not taking holidays during the winter period, either in emergency departments, hospitals or any discussion by letter, email or by note regarding nurses or consultants for example taking leave.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all memos or correspondence on ‘Lines To Take’ distributed by the Department of Taoiseach or Government Information Services. This should include all correspondence distributed or issued in relation to ‘LTT’, or Lines To Take, to Ministers, departments, government bodies and agencies since January 1, 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

All of the annual reports on positive ageing activity presented to the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy from 2013 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any minutes, notes or other records created during the course of or arising from the meeting of a NPHET oversight committee on Monday chaired by Martin Fraser and attended by other secretaries general.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all correspondences (including any attachments therein) from any member of RTE's executive board and the Taoiseach, and/or his advisors/officials in relation to state funding, the TV license, and/or RTE's finances, to cover the period Jan 1, 2020, to date. 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

I am seeking the release of all records relating to communication between the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, his special advisor, Philip O’Callaghan, any other staff members at the Department of the Taoiseach and Edelman Ireland on behalf of Airbnb, as listed here and here. This should include, but is not limited to, records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes, briefing material, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced. I also request any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received before, during or after these events.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copy of any minuted meeting notes involving An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Deputy Sean Canney TD between the dates March 1st 2018 and September 7th 2018. Copy of any correspondence received by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from Deputy Sean Canney TD between the dates March 1st 2018 and September 7th 2018. Copy of any correspondence sent by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to Deputy Sean Canney TD between the dates March 1st 2018 and September 7th 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of the total budget for the new strategic communications unit, including the individual salary and title of each member.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking the release of any correspondence to the Taoiseach's office from the public since 22 June about the TV licence fee.

Department of the Taoiseach

The application is for all records relating to the Taoiseach’s recent meeting with Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records between the Taoiseach and head of Intel Pat Gelsinger on January 19, 2023.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any and all detail, including notes and documentation, including emails or letters , or legal advice sought, and any reference concerning Alo Mohan, Monford AG Systems Ltd, and “GrassOMeter”.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all correspondence to/from the office of the Taoiseach relating the subject of abortion. The time period can be limited to dates between June 14, 2017 and July 9, 2018. Please include copies of any documents enclosed/attached to the above correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

All briefing documents held by the Department relating to the Better Balance for Better Business initiative All correspondence between department officials including Ministers and the Department of Justice in relation to the initiative. The time period should cover May 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

A record of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefing documents and phone calls to and from the Taoiseach’s office with Facebook. A record of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefing documents and phone calls to and from the Minister of States’ offices with Facebook. A record of briefing documents prepared for the Taoiseach and Ministers about Facebook. Minutes and notes from meetings members of the Department, including but not limited to the Taoiseach and Ministers, had with Facebook representatives - dated between April 4, 2018 and the date of this letter.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all records, to include files, letters, emails, briefing notes, meeting minutes, relating to meetings and correspondence between Amazon UK Services Ltd and the Taoiseach’s office, including Brian Murphy & John Callinan, relating to the meeting with Leo Varadkar as registered in this return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/25579/amazon- uk-services-ltd. Copies of all records, to include files, letters, emails, briefing notes, meeting minutes, relating to meetings and correspondence between Google Ireland Limited and the Taoiseach’s office, including John Shaw and John Carroll relating to the meeting with Leo Varadkar as registered in https://www.lobbying.ie/return/25537/google- ireland-limited The period I am interested in is 1 Sep, 2017 to 31 Dec, 2017.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records and details held in the Department in relation to the cost of preparing and publishing the Department’s annual reports. These to include, but not be limited to, the following: The specific cost paid for the compilation and presentation of the official report of the Department for the most recent calendar year. Copies of records relating to the costs of reports published for the past three consecutive years if applicable; 2017, 2016 and 2015. Additional and separately the costs for the publication of the reports in Irish. If the report was prepared out-of-house, who secured the contract for this project. Was the contract tendered if yes to above? Copies of records relating to any other costs associated with publications.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all records relating to pest control at Government Buildings, including inspection and service reports, invoices and correspondence with service providers, covering the period between 1 November 2021 to the present date

Department of the Taoiseach

All email correspondence between Aptiv Global Operations and the department between Feb 1st 2022 and Mar 1st 2022.

Department of the Taoiseach

I wish to make a request for records held by the Department of the Taoiseach under the Freedom of Information Act.

Department of the Taoiseach

All documentation circulated to the Dáil by An Taoiseach on Thursday, 20 Mar 2003 Concerning An Taoiseach’s Motion on Foreign Conflicts

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all representations made to the Taoiseach on the topic of Brexit between March 1, 2017 and May 4, 2017. The representations should include - but are not limited to - those sent by politicians, businesses, non-governmental organisations, unions, representations made by organisations representing farming and business interests.

Department of the Taoiseach

All communications from the Taoiseach, ministers and civil servants on the UK's The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 and its impact. The communications should have taken place between 1st November 2023 and 29 April 2024.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am requesting records relating to a meeting held by the Taoiseach on 25 April regarding asylum seekers living in tents in Dublin (referenced in this article), specifically: • Any agenda for the meeting and a list of those invited • Any notes or minutes taken at the meeting • Any slides or other presentation material prepared • Any briefing material prepared for the Taoiseach or others attending the meeting • Any correspondence sent to or from the Taoiseach's office about the meeting, either sent in advance of or since the meeting.

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

Records relating to offers of state support for vaccine manufacturers for the production of vaccines in Ireland since 1 April 2020

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of all Cabinet records relating or referring to the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill in the period 1 July 2004 to 1 September 2005.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records in your office in relation to your attendance at a social occasion in the Glen Boxing Club, Cork in December 2020 in respect of which event there is a video online in which you give instructions to a person to remove her mask in order to have a photograph taken.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any briefings, emails, notes and/or records relating to An Taoiseach's meeting with Orpea's CEO on October 15, 2021.

Department of the Taoiseach

A breakdown of ‘Official Entertainment’ spending by the Department of the Taoiseach from June 2020 to date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Please provide records of communications (email & written correspondence) from the dates of 01st Nov 2019 to 14th February 2022 inclusive, between the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the following Government personnel:  Micheál Martin  Stephen Donnelly  Simon Harris The above records are of public interest between our elected representatives in our Government and the un-elected personnel in the WEF. Particular attention is required towards communications involving the handling of the Covid-19 'pandemic' and measures put in place throughout the above-mentioned period.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any emails (excluding logistical/administrative emails), notes, memos, briefings and/or records relating to a meeting held between John Shaw from the department of the Taoiseach and Tik Tok held in January 2024, as outlined in this lobbying request (https://www.lobbying.ie/return/107636/tiktok).

Department of the Taoiseach

• Number of correspondence from the public to the Taoiseach regarding visiting the White House on St Patrick’s Day. • Examples of correspondence to the Taoiseach regarding visiting the White House on St Patrick’s Day.

Department of the Taoiseach

Decisions in respect of The Irish Coursing Club having regard to Statutory Instruments Numbered 560, 695 and 701 of 2020: A) A copy of all documents held by the Department or ascertainable / procurable by the Department in accordance with law, in respect of the inclusion of the Irish Coursing Club, and its sport of coursing, as being a sport permitted to operate pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (as amended) according to Statutory Instrument No. 560/2020, including communications with other Departments/Ministers/Ministers of State in respect of the foregoing, and also including e-mails/communications to and from An Taoiseach and An Taoiseach’s private office and others, to include the personal (non-departmental) email addresses of An Taoiseach, and text messages/WhatsApp messages, and any other forms of personal communications emanating from An Taoiseach’s official phone and communication devices and/or any other phones or communication devices An Taoiseach uses/has used for Departmental/Governmental business, such as the within business, during the relevant time period. B) A copy of all documents held by the Department or ascertainable / procurable by the Department in accordance with law, in respect of the delisting of the Irish Coursing Club, and its sport of coursing, as being a sport permitted to operate pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (as amended) according to Statutory Instrument No. 695/2020, including communications with other Departments/Ministers/Ministers of State in respect of the foregoing, and also including e-mails/communications to and from An Taoiseach and An Taoiseach’s private office and others, to include the personal (non-departmental) email addresses of the An Taoiseach, and text messages/WhatsApp messages, and any other forms of personal communications emanating from An Taoiseach’s official phone and communication devices and/or any other phones or communication devices An Taoiseach uses/has used for Departmental/Governmental business, such as the within business, during the relevant time period. C) A copy of all documents held by the Department or ascertainable / procurable by the Department in accordance with law, in respect of the continued delisting of the Irish Coursing Club, and its sport of coursing, as being a sport permitted to operate pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (as amended) according to Statutory Instrument No. 701/2020, including communications with other Departments/Ministers/Ministers of State in respect of the foregoing, and also including e-mails/communications to and from An Taoiseach and An Taoiseach’s private office and others, to include the personal (non-departmental) email addresses of An Taoiseach, and text messages/WhatsApp messages, and any other forms of personal communications emanating from An Taoiseach’s official phone and communication devices and/or any other phones or communication devices An Taoiseach uses/has used for Departmental/Governmental business, such as the within business, during the relevant time period. D) A copy of all documents held by the Department or ascertainable / procurable by the Department in accordance with law, as described in respect of categories (a), (b) and (c) above (i.e. in respect of the Irish Coursing Club and S.I. Nos. 560, 695 and 701 and its treatment in each of the foregoing S.I.s), to and from the civil servants and such non-established civil servants working in (or who worked, at the relevant times in) the Office of the Green Party Leader (including members of the policy and programme implementation unit) as said Office is so described at p. 124 of the “Programme for Government : Our Shared Future” and others (including Ministers and Ministers of State) to include communications sent from and to the personal (non-departmental) email addresses of such persons, and text messages/WhatsApp messages, and any other forms of personal communications emanating from such persons’ official phone and communication devices and/or any other phones or communication devices such persons’ use/have used for Departmental/Governmental business, such as the within business, during the relevant time period.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence with Stripe. Minutes of the meetings with Stripe. Briefing notes prepared for meetings with Stripe in relation to meetings between Stripe and the Taoiseach between 1 Jan, 2018 to 30 Apr, 2018 and 1 Sep, 2017 to 31 Dec, 2017 as recorded on the lobbying register at the following urls: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/29537/stripe https://www.lobbying.ie/return/25755/stripe

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all correspondence from the public in relation to Taoiseach Varadkar's upcoming visit to the White House on St Patrick's Day.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any records held referring or relating to the following gift which was received by Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl and declared in the register of interests for 2018 by him: 5 gifts........Timepiece: President of Federal National Council U.A.E. (Dr. Al Qaibasi). Other Information provided: Given to Secretary General to Government as per Ethics Acts 1995 and 2001. This request only to cover the period 6 March 2019 to date of the receipt of this request.

Department of the Taoiseach

The agendas and minutes for all meetings of the inter-departmental committee on the General Data Protection Regulation since March 2017. All correspondence between the Department and the following departments/agencies since March 2017 in relation to GDPR: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Department of Health, Department of Justice and Department of Social Protection (now Employment Affairs and Social Protection).

Department of the Taoiseach

An itemised breakdown of all costs associated with the helipad installed on the roof of Government Buildings. All correspondence between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Defence about helicopter access for An Taoiseach and Cabinet Ministers. The number of times the helipad has been used in each of the past five years. Parts one and two of my request are limited to the past five years only.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence received by Taoiseach's Department from Pfizer, Pfizer Europe, Pfizer Ireland and Pfizer's MD Paul Reid, dated between 1st September and 5 December 2021.

Department of the Taoiseach

Records of all correspondence, meetings etc between Bertie Ahern and the office of Taoiseach from 2019 to present. Records can include parallel communications via text and WhatsApp, briefing notes etc. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting. I will accept paper copies if that is not possible. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence from John Bruton to the Office of Taoiseach for the last 5 years. Please include any responses from the department. Records can include parallel communications via text and WhatsApp, briefing notes etc. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting. I will accept paper copies if that is not possible. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.

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

A copy of all records containing the agendas of all Cabinet meetings for the period January 1, 2014 to November 5, 2014 (dates inclusive).