Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I am writing to formally request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 related to the current Taoiseach, Simon Harris, with a specific focus on any potential discrepancies or issues regarding his personal expenditure, use of state resources, and allocation of public funds. Given the high public interest in ensuring transparency and accountability within senior government roles, I would like to request the following information: 1. Expense Records and Financial Disclosures: o Full records of Simon Harris's personal expenses claimed during his tenure as Minister for Health and in his current role as Taoiseach. o Any documentation outlining his use of government resources for non-official or personal purposes, including, but not limited to, travel, accommodation, and hospitality. 2. Use of Government Resources for Personal Benefit: o Documentation or records related to any reports or investigations, whether internal or external, into Simon Harris's use of state resources for personal or non-official matters. o Records of any contracts or agreements where the Department of the Taoiseach or Simon Harris personally approved expenditure that has been considered questionable or controversial in nature. 3. Transparency in Funding Allocations: o A detailed breakdown of funding allocations approved directly by Simon Harris or by his department, including any instances where conflicts of interest may have been raised or flagged. o Any meeting minutes, correspondences, or records that show discussions involving funding or contracts approved that may have a potential personal or political interest link. 4. Gifts and Hospitality Records: o A complete record of all gifts, hospitality, or benefits received by Simon Harris during his time as Taoiseach, including the source of these gifts and the rationale for accepting them. o Any records of items of significant value being offered or declined, and any correspondence or documentation related to these exchanges. 5. Misconduct or Misuse of Funds: o Any documentation or investigations into potential misuse of funds or misconduct involving Simon Harris, whether formal or informal, including complaints, allegations, or internal reports that have been reviewed.