Department of the Taoiseach

I am submitting an FOI request regarding the emergency powers exercised under the COVID-19 emergency legislation, specifically the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020. I would like to access: 1. All documentation and internal communications discussing the use of emergency powers and their impact on civil liberties from March 2020 to December 2021. 2. Any legal assessments or internal memos that outline the implications of the legislation on public rights and freedoms. 3. Records of meetings or consultations regarding the renewal or extension of these emergency powers.