Kildare County Council
FOI Requests — 800 requests
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All records pertaining to legal advice with regards to the tendering of the Kildare county council dog pound service
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What exactly were the noise limits and noise monitoring requirements as per the licence? 2. How many officers from KCC were on site during the rave and at what times exactly did they carry out the monitoring? 3. The details of the noise level monitors which were carried out, including specifics re the location of the monitors; the time of each check and the results of said checks. 4. Who was the noise consultant, as in, were they from KCC or an external source? 5. Can you please supply me with a copy of the Event Licence OL24-02 and a record of the pre-planning meeting with specific reference to the steps that were to be taken by the event organisers to abide by the ‘Green’ agenda, specifically, litter pollution, and the impact on the animals and birds.
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copy of the complaint made about property on your reference number UD8643 in the Planning Department.
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seeking the following in relation to File No. 2460079 (EEL Mullacash Solar Ltd): All correspondence including, but not limited to, minutes of internal & external meetings, memos, notes, emails and diary entries regarding KCC Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces Department in relation to the above planning file.
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in relation to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and Derelict Property Top-Up, administered by Kildare County Council: 1. The number of applications approved for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant where the original dwelling was fully demolished, and the criteria used in order to approve these applications. 2. Copies of any policies, both internal and external, in relation to eligibility criteria and demolition of the original building when applying for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.
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Funding support specifically designed to address long term vacancy and dereliction in cities and towns. Re: Naas, Clane and Maynooth MDs.
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Re: Abbey Lodge, Dublin Road, Celbridge. All diary record entries of site visits, reports of building and fire inspections, enquiries, memos of conversations with the owner, correspondence records and demands for a Regularisation Fire Safety Certificate between 21/03/2024 and 13/03/2025. In relation to the need and demand for a Regularisation Fire Safety Certificate in respect of the area used as a
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Drive-by Coffee Shop and Smoking Area on East side of the Abbey Lodge, Dublin Road, Celbridge. Made by any and all Building Control Officers from the Building Control Department and any and all Fire Officers from the Fire Department. All in relation to the Building Control Act 1990 and 2007, Section 6(2)(a)(vii), the Building Control Regulations 1997-2021, the Building Regulations 1997-2024, the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003.
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Copy of correspondence from Kildare Coroner to Kildare Local Authority with arising recommendations in respect of the inquests into the deaths of persons held at Naas Courthouse.
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Re: Abbey Lodge, Dublin Road, Celbridge - copy of all Reasoned Awards made by a Property Arbitrator in relation to the compulsory purchase of property in your Council area with those issued since 2015. Therefore, please supply any Reasoned Award for the period 1-1- 2015 to 31-3-25. In relation to the need and demand for a Regularisation Fire
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• The total number of vehicles your organisation currently owns or operates. • The total number of electric vehicles your organisation currently owns or operates. • The total number of vehicles your organisation currently owns or operates that use telematics. • A copy of the most up-to-date policy or guidance document (or other similar document/advisory/guidance) that covers, underpins, or relates to council decisions over vehicle fleet purchase, and in particular
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choosing whether those vehicles should be diesel, petrol, electric, hybrid, or use telematics. • A copy of the council’s EV strategy
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a breakdown of the number of staff assigned to the Town Regeneration and Acquisitions Team since 2020, the number of properties added to the derelict sites register since 2020, the number of properties CPO'd since 2020, and the number expected to be added to the derelict sites register or CPO'd in 2025.
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1. All correspondence, drawings and maps, between the OPW and Kildare County Council concerning the proposed carpark/access route, at the Kildare Innovation campus for use by the OPW, for Castletown House. 2. All correspondence between Kildare County Council and the Kildare Innovation campus concerning a proposed carpark and access to Castletown House.
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1. Records of funding allocations received by Kildare County Council from the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme, for each year from January 1st 2023 to the present. Please include: • Amount allocated per year • Any associated project proposals or funding applications • Correspondence with the NTA regarding allocations or related claims/recoupments
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2. A list of bus stop locations in County Kildare, by Local Election Area, which have been: • Assessed • Upgraded • Relocated • Newly installed under the BSEP in the same period (January 1st 2023 to present), including the status of works and, where available, associated costs. 3. Any internal reports, memos, or minutes (including email correspondence) involving the Transport, Roads and Planning Sections that discuss BSEP planning, implementation, or coordination, from January 1st 2023 onwards.
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The number of social housing applications made to the local authority from all non-Irish national categories (e.g. UK national, EEA-national, non-EEA national, etc.) outlined in the Department Circular Housing 41/2012. - The number of social housing applications accepted by the local authority from all non-Irish national categories (e.g. UK national, EEA-national, non-EEA national, etc.) outlined in the Department Circular Housing 41/2012. - The number of social housing applications ultimately allocated social housing by the local authority from all non-Irish national categories (e.g. UK national, EEA- national, non-EEA national, etc.) outlined in the Department Circular Housing 41/2012.
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- The number of social housing support applications made to the local authority from all non-Irish national categories (e.g. UK national, EEA-national, non-EEA national, etc.) outlined in the Department Circular Housing 41/2012.
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The number of Council owned homes currently vacant by length of vacancy in 6 monthly intervals in tabular form (i.e. 0-6 months, 6-12 months etc) The amount provided for in your Budget 2025 expenditure list for housing maintenance and the amount of this for proactive, non-emergency maintenance The number of social homes owned by your local authority for which you hold maintenance responsibility (i.e exclusive of AHB managed properties) The number of maintenance requests received in 2024
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Records of Fire Brigade attending the scene of accident that occurred on M9 motorway near Hillsborough, Kilcullen.
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a copy of the correspondence from 2019 to-date from any of the Naas MD Councillors making reference in any regard to the Cemex site on the Dublin Road, and any response from Kildare County Council in response.
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records/applications and enquires in the last 5 years in relation to the status or change of status of the following as provided for under the Roads Acts: 1. LIme Avenue (Castletown Gate) 2. Gays Walk - now M4 Access (M4 Leixlip Gate) 3. Parsonstown Lane (Batty Langley Gate) and 4. Old Forestry Road to Castletown stables (Hawthorn Gate, Behind Maxol station) All of which are in/ bordering Castletown Demesne.
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Copies of any correspondence between KCC and Irish Landmark Trust relating to conditions 2 and 3 of the grant of planning application 08/973
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Copy of enforcement order UD 4101, including appendix 4, issued in 2006
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The number of fines issued by the council for dog fouling in 2024. The number of fines issued by the council for cars parked illegally on footpaths in 2024.
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copy of the files\records in relation to Unauthorised Development File UD-8448.
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copies of any digital or graphically altered images of Naas that either accompanied the application for the Naas Mobility Network Integration plan, aka Pathfinder Project, or were produced subsequently.
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request copies of the Naas Municipal District Meeting Reports from July 2024 to May 2025.
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the nationality or country of birth breakdown of Irish Citizens who have been allocated social housing from 2020-2024. While the table attached on Social Housing Assessment is entitled Nationality the term Irish Citizen is not by definition a 'Nationality' hence my request for Nationality breakdown of the 'Irish Citizens'?
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correspondence and details of the time taken from date of vacation of the dwellings to when the dwellings are re- tenanted. This should include a breakdown of the time taken for each property for 2023 and 2024. Can you provide records of how many inspections were carried out by KCC, how many properties have rent arrears and how many refusals for repairs or viewings of properties to KCC staff.
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seeking the following documents in relation to a meeting between KCC and EEL Mullacash Solar representative, NEO Environmental, planning file 2460079. (1) Minutes of the meeting of 10th July 2024. An e mail from George Willoughby of KCC to NEO Environmental on Tuesday, July 9th 2024 states "Ciara Pierce from the KCC Planning Department will be taking minutes of this meeting". (2) Recordings of the Microsoft Teams meeting of July 10th 2024.
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Request for information regarding Unauthorised Development at Carrick Road, reference number UD8047. 1. The dates and times when site inspections were carried out by the Council’s inspectors, along with a summary of their findings. 2. Details of the efforts made by the Council to identify and contact the owner(s) of the site. 3. A copy of any enforcement notices issued in respect of this development. 4. An explanation as to why an enforcement notice has not been physically posted or pinned on the site to date.
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1. A copy of the application submitted under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. 2. Any correspondence or submissions from elected councillors regarding this application. 3. Any internal reports, emails, or communications relating to the assessment or processing of this Section 5 application. 4. Any documentation that reflects whether councillors were involved in supporting or objecting to the proposal.
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Derelict Sites Register, that being DS-2011-R04 (5-8 Grove Lane, Robertstown, Co. Kildare). 1. Has a Section 11 Notice been issued to the owner of this property? a. If yes, on what date was it served? b. What specific remedial works were required? c. Has the owner complied? 2. Has Kildare County Council carried out any remedial works on the site under Section 11(5)? a. If yes, when and what works were done? b. Were any costs recovered from the owner? 3. Has Kildare County Council had any engagement or communication with the property owner since the site was entered onto the Derelict Sites Register? a. If yes, when were such communications made and what was the result of such? 4. Is the current ownership of the property known and up to date? 5. Has Kildare County Council ever initiated or considered a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for this property under Section 14? a. If yes, when was the Notice of Intention to Acquire published and served? b. Were any objections received?
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c. What was the outcome? 6. If no CPO has been initiated, does Kildare County Council intend to begin proceedings? a. If yes, what is the estimated timeline for publishing Notice and serving affected parties? 7. Is Kildare County Council aware of any previous or current proposals to put the property into productive use?
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a quantity of persons provided accommodation by the council in all forms , through housing agencies, councils , NGO's like cluid etc. and private accommodation paid for by the council and a breakdown of percentage of Irish to Non Irish. I would also like to request the number of person's on the housing list and again percentage Irish to Non Irish.
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The submissions for the public consultation on the Section 38 process for the Permanent closure to vehicular traffic of the vehicular ramp in Sallins at the R407 junction with Church Avenue.
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Confirmation of expenditure by Kildare County Council on drain cleaning, high pressure jetting and CCTV services in Leixlip for each year since 2020. If surface water / storm drains and foul sewers can be identified separately that would be great too. This request is to cover the period 1 Jan 2020 to current date.
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1. Correspondence to/from OPW regarding Kelly Blocks placed at M4 entrance to Castletown in Q4 2023. 2. Correspondence to/from OPW, An Garda Síochána and National Ambulance Service regarding emergency access to Castletown since Sept 2023. Including Emergency service access plans for Castletown.
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Copies of all communications between the county council and the county council dog pound in relation to weekly/ monthly/ annual information about the dogs held at the pound, to include all documents, spreadsheets, presentations etc. that are referenced in the communications
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2020-2023 inspection reports of the dog breeding establishments registered in county Kildare.
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I refer to IAU Report 16/6/2016) on the TIC of Housing Developments. I would like to know if the TIC of Housing Developments has been undated and reviewed, and if so, I would like to receive a copy of the document, which presumably contains a written policy on the circumstances in which bonds are rolled over.
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how many unauthorized developments are there in the county of Kildare and how long does it takes your office to enforce the planning laws to bring them to conclusions and what is your proceeds in dealing with unauthorized developments. could your office send me copies of all unauthorized developments in the county of Kildare
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access to the most recent internal guidelines or policy document issued by your FOI body regarding 1. the use of messaging apps or platforms (such as, but not limited to, SMS text messages, MMS messages, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, Instagram, Viber, WeChat, Hago, Messenger, Bit Message, Ring, Line, bulk SMS systems), or 2. the retention and archiving of messages sent using messaging platforms, or the transfer of such messages to a central repository with a view to ensuring compliance with FOI requests and data protection SARs. My request should be limited to cover the period from 1 January 2021 to date, and I will be satisfied if I receive the most recent guidance note / office notice / internal circular
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dealing with the use of messaging apps and the retention of all types of communications.
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A complete copy of your Council’s Derelict Sites registers, version of the DRS on its website. I am not seeking this, as it is incomplete.
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All documentation in respect of the Application to final decision regarding the taking in charge of Millfield Manor (Newbridge) in around December 2022 to February 2023.
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Information and documentation related to the ‘pedestrian gate’ or ’gate’ for St Patrick's primary school in Celbridge Co Kildare, Roll# 20257C and Willow Avenue in Primrose Gate Estate from 2006 until now (Sept 2024) inclusive?
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In relation to a building rented by the council at Monasterevin Road, Kildare, R51A262 rented for blended working over covid time frame. 1. The length of lease signed. 2. The total cost of renting the building 3. What departments in KCC worked out of there.
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Have you received any environmental complaints from residents or other parties, including council officers, between 20-21, 21-22, 22-23, about the conditions on Travellers sites in your council area? Please respond with a 'Yes' or 'No' answer for each of the three years, with numbers of requests broken down by each year. For any 'Yes' answers, please list how many complaints you received by type for each calendar year. For example: 2020-2021 - Total: 18 - 8 complaints for vermin, 2 from odour from refuse dump, 1 for noise, 3 for insects, 1 for dust, 2 for air pollution, 1 for flooding, 1 for