Received 8 October 2024
Decided 17 October 2024
Refused
Request Reference FOI-0404-2024
Requester Type Individual
Department of Children, Disability and Equality

1. Records of communication (emails, memos, messages, or any written form) between Minister Roderic O'Gorman and an individual, including any communication involving their attendance at public events or any subsequent meetings. - Communications between Minister O'Gorman and other government officials, including Simon Coveney, regarding statements or issues raised around an individual's views and their potential impact on public discourse. 2. Briefings or Memos: - Any internal memos, reports, or briefing documents prepared for Minister O'Gorman regarding his association or meetings with an individual. - Any records discussing or assessing the potential public and media reactions to the association between Minister O'Gorman and an individual, specifically following social media or public discussions.3. Policy Discussions or Decisions: - Records of any meetings, minutes, or discussions (internal or external) within the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth relating to Minister O'Gorman's stance on the age of consent laws, including any changes or discussions related to his views on child protection, LGBT+ issues, and sexual consent. - Any public consultations or internal reviews that have been conducted by the Department regarding child protection policies that may have involved discussions or inputs by an individual. 4. Events and Public Engagements: - Details of any formal meetings, events, or engagements where both Minister O'Gorman and an individual were in attendance. - Information on the planning, organisation, and funding of such events, particularly relating to public sector involvement. - Records that include gifts or donations (if applicable) exchanged between the two parties or during events where they were present together, including declarations made under any relevant policies. [between January 2018 and the present for all points]