Request Reference 20-163 20-164 Journalist Can I request the briefing document for Paschal Donohoe, and other ministers in the Refused department, files usually given to a minister informing them of what will be in their department, what roles or responsibilities they have and what issues lie ahead under a new government. This request is made under the Freedom of Information legislation and covers the period since when the government was formed.

Requester Type Elected-Oireachtas

Department of Finance

1. Briefing notes prepared for the Minister for Finance in relation to Section 8 of the Financial Provisions (Covid-19)(No. 2) Bill 2020, pertaining to the Help to Buy Scheme, between 27 June 2020 and 27 July 2020; 2. Correspondence between the office of the Minister for Finance and Department of Finance officials in relation to Section 8 of the Financial Provisions (Covid-19)(No. 2) Bill 2020, pertaining to the Help to Buy Scheme, between 27 June 2020 and 27 July 2020; 3. Correspondence between Department of Finance officials in relation to in relation to Section 8 of the Financial Provisions (Covid-19)(No. 2) Bill 2020, pertaining to the Help to Buy Scheme, between 27 June 2020 and 27 July 2020.