Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Under the FOI act, I would like to request access to the following documents or information related to lobbying on PFAS, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as ‘forever chemicals’. In particular I would like: 1. A list of all meetings/ discussions since 1 January 2023 between Irish Permanent Representation officials and businesses, trade associations, or think tanks where this topic was discussed. 2. Any records, minutes, preparatory briefings, or other notes of these meetings/discussions. 3. All correspondence since 1 January 2023, where this topic was discussed, exchanged between Irish Permanent Representation officials and businesses, trade associations, or think tanks.