Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

Any emails, notes, memos, briefings and/or records relating to a meeting held between September and December 2023, with John Shaw and representatives of Europa Oil and Gas as outlined in this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/107056/murray.

Department of the Taoiseach

All memos, reports and documents prepared for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and John Callinan (Secretary General) about housing between 17 December 2022 and present date

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of the minutes of all meetings of the following groups: - The Covid-19 Oversight Group chaired by the secretary of the Government. - The Senior officials’ groupings and sub-groups convened by the Department of the Taoiseach to drive implementation of the 'Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with Covid-19'. The time period can be limited to December 1, 2020 to January 4, 2020.

Department of the Taoiseach

1 - all external submissions regarding the Shared Island initiative to the "Shared Island Unit" 2 - the minutes of any meetings held internally in the unit or with external parties 3 - any substantive correspondence between the unit and officials from other government departments at the level of Taoiseach, Minister or officials at, or above, principal officer level regarding the Shared Island unit.” The timeframe for this request is from 1st December 2020 to 25th January 2021

Department of the Taoiseach

Any and all representations made to the Department or Minister on behalf of or by any person concerning the proposed merger of two schools in West Cavan- St Bricins in Belturbet and St Mogues in Bawnboy. Details of any meeting, minutes, memos, or records of phone calls taken by or engaged in with by officials including the Minister with any person concerning the proposed merger of two schools in West Cavan- St Bricins in Belturbet and St Mogues in Bawnboy.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of all documents, submissions, memos, minutes, briefing documents, and any subsequent correspondence and/or internal departmental communications, related to the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/68865/google-ireland-limited

Department of the Taoiseach

My request refers to lobbying activity by Google recently posted on Lobbying.ie: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/68865/google- ireland-limited I would kindly like to ask for meeting minutes, e-mail exchanges and other records relating to the lobbying activity.

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 November 1, 2018 to January 21, 2019. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence sent to the Taoiseach or Taoiseach's Office from members of the public regarding the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill between December 1 and the present date. I am also seeking the release of any minutes of meetings held by the Taoiseach and correspondence sent from the Taoiseach to other Ministers regarding the same between the same dates.

Department of the Taoiseach

All records on eleven customer complaints received by the Department of the Taoiseach since 2016. (Response to a recent PQ referring to same below). If it is necessary for any reason to redact any information, please redact the minimum necessary and send me the rest of the material, explaining the legal grounds for each redaction. Parliamentary Question: Eleven customer complaints were received in my Department since 2016. Two complaints were received in 2016, five complaints were received in 2017 and four complaints were received during 2018. No customer complaints have been received in 2019 to date. These complaints are not categorised, but nine of the complaints related to issues experienced with other Government Departments and the other two complaints related to content on my Department's website. Each complaint was investigated by the Customer Services Officer in my Department and the outcome was explained to the customer in each case. None of the complaints received progressed to the Ombudsman.

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of a meeting between the Taoiseach and RTÉ on 1 October 2018 regarding improved public funding. I am specifically looking for information about the meeting outlined on the lobbying register here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/37308/raidi%C3%B3--teilif%C3%ADs-%C3%A9ireann

Department of the Taoiseach

All records (minutes, correspondence, memos, follow up notes, etc) associated with this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/37308/raidi%C3%B3--teilif%C3%ADs-%C3%A9ireann

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of a meeting with RTE officials and the Taoiseach on October 1st 2018. Any briefings prepared for the Taoiseach in respect of the above meeting. Meeting referenced here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/37308/raidi%C3%B3--teilif%C3%ADs-%C3%A9ireann

Department of the Taoiseach

Minutes of a meeting between the Department Secretary General and UCD President Andrew Deeks, held on 17th October 2018, and any correspondence (sent and received) in relation to, and in advance of, the meeting, or memos prepared in respect of the meeting

Department of the Taoiseach

Any minutes / memos / briefings / correspondence relating to the meeting between Dee Forbes of RTE and the Taoiseach on October 1 in the Department of the Taoiseach.

Department of the Taoiseach

A record of all correspondence, briefing documents, draft briefing documents, memos, meeting notes and other records associated with the following lobbying activity and meetings: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/37187/google-ireland-limited (dated between September 1, 2018 and the date of this letter).

Department of the Taoiseach

Any correspondence to the Taoiseach from nurses unions (for example, the INMO, the PNA, and any other representative bodies) regarding pay conditions, recruitment and strike action between December 2018 and the present date. Any correspondence between the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health regarding the current nurses strike between December 2018 and the present date. Any correspondence sent by members of the public to the Taoiseach regarding the current nurses strike, between December 2018 and the present date.

Department of the Taoiseach

A record of all correspondence, briefing documents, draft briefing documents, memos meeting notes and other records associated with the following lobbying activity and meetings: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/37115/mkc- communications - dated between September 1, 2018 and the date of this letter.

Department of the Taoiseach

Any minutes or records taken at the meeting held on the 1st of October, 2018, between the Taoiseach and RTE Director Dee Forbes on the future and funding of RTE. Any correspondence or records pertaining to, or mentioning the same.

Department of the Taoiseach

All briefing notes, memos, minutes, correspondence and any other documents that relate to the Taoiseach's meeting with RTÉ director general Dee Forbes as listed in the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/37308/raidi%C3%B3--teilif%C3%ADs-%C3%A9ireann

Department of the Taoiseach

The amount paid by the Department for every Tribunal and Commission of Investigation from January 31st 2009 to January 31st 2019 broken down by year and by tribunal/commission.

Department of the Taoiseach

According to the Lobbying Register, RTE’s DG met with the Taoiseach last October (Meeting on 1 October 2018 at Department of An Taoiseach, with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar. RTÉ attendee: Dee Forbes, Director General). Could I please get any records relating to this meeting including internal, interdepartmental correspondence and briefing notes.

Department of the Taoiseach

All of the internal emails relating to a media strategy the week of the Brexit referendum result. I would like to include emails from the Taoiseach's media advisers to other government departments.

Department of the Taoiseach

I am seeking a copy of the purchase order or invoice associated with the following transaction: - National Treasury Management Agency Moriarty Tribunal – Reimbursement to NTMA in respect of settlement of third-party legal costs by the State Claims Agency 179,500.00 21/02/2022 32350

Department of the Taoiseach

Correspondence received and sent by the Taoiseach/Department of the Taoiseach in relation to blood donation policies in Ireland between 27 June 2020 and the present date; All records created by the Taoiseach/Department of the Taoiseach in relation to blood donation policies in Ireland between 27 June 2020 and the present date. I wish to note that I am not seeking any records relating to legal proceedings against the Government in respect of blood donation policies in Ireland.

Department of the Taoiseach

Copies of any records held referring or relating to a Rolex watch that was gifted to the Ceann Comhairle and subsequently handed over to the Department of the Taoiseach. This request to cover the period 1 February 2021 to date of receipt of the request.

Department of the Taoiseach

This correspondence sent to the dept of Taoiseach and any responses (internal or external) about it https://www.lobbying.ie/return/77240/irish-pharmaceutical-healthcare-association Any internal correspondence sent or received by the people who the initial correspondence was sent to. This correspondence and any memos or follow up correspondence created as a result of the meeting: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/77266/irish-pharmaceutical-healthcare-association

Department of the Taoiseach

Any documentation held by the Department in relation to the following: Submissions received by the following interest groups in relation to Remote Working/Working from Home: LVA Licensed Vintners Association; Retail Ireland; IBEC; Retail Excellence Ireland; Restaurants Association of Ireland; Dublin Chamber of Commerce; Dublin Town. Timeframe 01/03/2020 to present date

Department of the Taoiseach

For the period 1st of January 2012 to present day [Note where multiple years are involved I request that each year be considered as a separate request] The number of non-reusable food and beverage paper-based items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year;Please include a breakdown for the following items per year: hot beverage cups; non-hot beverage cups, plates, food containers; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available). The number of non-reusable food and beverage plastic-based items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; Please include a breakdown for the following items per year: hot beverage cups; non-hot beverage cups, plates, food containers; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available). The number of fully compostable coffee cups purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; The number of reusable “keep cups” purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; The number of non-reusable food and beverage wooden items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; Please include a breakdown for the following items per year: plates; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available). The number of compost bins purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; Please also include a breakdown of compost ins purchased by size (Litres capacity). For the period 1 January 2016 to present day. Any reports, memos and/or circular letters in which plans to cut down and/or ban single use non-compostable tableware, cups and other food and beverage is mentioned. The agenda, minutes and corresponding documents (including emails) of any meetings in which plans to cut down and/or ban single use non-compostable tableware, cups and other food and beverage is mentioned. Such information also to include: All items attached to paper files, paper files, documents, “post-it” type notes, notes, inclusions etc. All items attached to electronic files and emails, including file attachments, forwarded documents, associated replies or originating queries.

Department of the Taoiseach

A copy of the Taoiseach's Christmas card list for 2016. I also wish to request, under FoI, a copy of the Taoiseach's appointments diary for 2016.

Department of the Taoiseach

The records are: Letter sent in April to the Tanaiste Leo Varadkar by the Irish Cancer Society in relation to the 'right to be forgotten' for cancer survivors accessing financial services https://www.lobbying.ie/return/83692/irish-cancer-society

Department of the Taoiseach

• The schedule of flights undertaken by the above people as part of the trip, including flights to and from Ireland, connecting flights and the names of airports where departures and arrivals took place. Also, please include whether the flights were economy class, business class, first class or other and the name of the airline used for each flight. • The Taoiseach’s itinerary for the trip. • A breakdown of expenses accrued and paid by Government for the trip, including flights, accommodation, subsistence, gifts, PCR testing, taxis/public transport, etc.

Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

• Correspondence and phone records, including phone calls, texts, WhatsApp, social media, and any other applications utilised by An Taoiseach for such business, exchanged between an Taoiseach and Teachta Marc MacSharry in the week in advance of the motion re: confidence in the Government, relating to meetings, health services in Sligo, or support for the Government.

Department of the Taoiseach

2. A letter sent by Sally Anne Sherry of Bartra Capital to Micheál Martin between January and April 2021, and any subsequent or surrounding correspondence, as shown on lobbying.ie (link here) 3. The minutes of a virtual meeting held between Pat Farrell of Irish Institutional Property and Eamonn Fahey between January and April 2022. Any correspondence relating to the meeting, excluding correspondence relating to setting up the meeting. (link here) 4. The minutes of a meeting between Pat Farrell and Martin Fraser held between September and December 2021. Any correspondence relating to the meeting, excluding correspondence relating to setting up the meeting (link here)

Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

2. An index of the documents/records that were transferred back to the religious congregations, in this case the congregation responsible for the running and operation of High Park

Department of the Taoiseach

A list of all the gifts presented by the Taoiseach in 2018; please include a description of the gift, the cost, where it was purchased, and to whom it was given. A list of all the gifts received by the Taoiseach in 2018; please include a description of the gift and who gave it. A list of all the gifts presented by the Taoiseach in 2019; please include a description of the gift, the cost, where it was purchased, and to whom it was given. A list of all the gifts received by the Taoiseach in 2019; please include a description of the gift and who gave it. 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

A copy of all records relating to the dinner for Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, which was hosted by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Dublin Castle, to include, but not limited to, a copy of the menu, the names on the guest list, speech from the night etc. An itemised list of costs associated with the event to include a breakdown cost of the food, the venue, photographer, entertainment, printing, etc. 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

Any correspondence between the One Foundation and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during 2019. Any correspondence between Paul Hewson/Bono and An Taoiseach, during 2018 and 2019.

Department of the Taoiseach

All electronic and written correspondence within the Department of An Taoiseach between Mr Jim D'Arcy and An Taoiseach, and also with senior officials in the Department and An Taoiseach, including letters, memos, background papers, preparatory advice, documents in relation to Mr D'Arcy's role as an adviser on matters pertaining to Northern Ireland and Brexit from 1st October 2017 to the present day. Furthmore I wish to request details of any remuneration and expense claims paid to Mr. D'Arcy from 1st October 2017 to the present day.

Department of the Taoiseach

Names of all the courses, conferences and seminars attended by staff, the number of staff who attended and the cost per each course, conference and seminar, for the 2017 and up to June 2018.

Department of the Taoiseach

All correspondence between Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams. The timeframe for this request is: 01/12/16-today's date.

Department of the Taoiseach

Assignment ID

Department of the Taoiseach

Department of the Taoiseach

FOI-2025-0217

Department of the Taoiseach

FOI-2025-0220

Department of the Taoiseach

FOI-2025-0226

Department of the Taoiseach

FOI-2025-0234

Department of the Taoiseach

FOI-2025-0235