Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

1. Any internal briefings, business cases, budget documents, speaking notes for the Minister, submissions to the Minister, related to planning for Ireland to hold the presidency of the council of the EU, between 1st April 2024 and 14th January 2025. 2. Minutes of any meetings of committees or working groups related to planning for Ireland to hold the presidency of the council of the EU. 3. Any correspondence (sent and received) between the Irish permanent representative to the EU (at ambassador level) and the Department of Foreign Affairs HQ, related to planning for Ireland to hold the presidency of the council of the EU, between 1st September 2024 and 14th January 2025. 4. Any correspondence between the Department of Foreign Affairs (at assistant sec gen level or above) and other Departments (at assistant sec gen level or above), related to planning for Ireland to hold the presidency of the council of the EU, between 1st June 2024 and 14th January 2025.