Housing

Department of Finance

I wish to request access to the following records/details, including documents, correspondence, emails, memos, briefing documents and minutes of meetings which include: 1) Documents relating to the re-introduction of the Rent Tax Credit from the period 1 January 2019 to 9 October 2019 2) Documents and correspondence between the Department of Finance and the Department of Housing about the re-introduction of the rent tax credit from 1 January 2019 to 9 October 2019 3) Documents and correspondence between Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and Minister Paschal Donohoe and their officials / advisers about the re-introduction of the rent tax credit from 1 January 2019 to 9 October 2019 (Reference of Rent Tax Credit relates to the credit that was ceased in December 2017) https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/land-and-property/rent- credit/index.aspx

Department of Finance

- any correspondence between the Dept of Housing and the Dept of Finance on the scheme between January 2019 and Sept 2019. - any correspondence that the Construction Industry Federation may have submitted to the Minister for Housing/Dpt in relation to the Help to Buy Scheme.'

Department of Finance

All briefing notes, speaking notes, memos provided to the Minister for Finance in relation to a road show by the Department of Finance / Housing to encourage international capital into Ireland. I would prefer to receive this information in electronic format to hughescraig90@gmail.com however, if this is not available I will accept paper records. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/10/21 – 16/11/21

Department of Finance

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: • Correspondence between officials in the Department of Finance of the rank principal officer or higher and officials in the Department of Housing regarding the Concrete Block Levy between June 1 2022 and the date of this request • Correspondence between officials in the Department of Finance of the rank principal officer regarding the Concrete Block Levy between June 1 2022 and the date of this request Correspondence should include (but not be limited to) emails, letters, memos, briefing documents, text messages, WhatsApp messages, etc

Department of Finance

attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above and the Central Statistics Office regarding the Vacant Homes Tax between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 5. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and officials in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage at the level of Principal Officer regarding the Vacant Homes Tax between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022. 6. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and the Irish Property Owners Association regarding the Vacant Homes Tax between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022.

Department of Finance

1. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance Heritage at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding the Rent Tax Credit between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 2. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above and the Minister for Finance regarding the Rent Tax Credit between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 3. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above and Revenue

Department of Finance

regarding the Rent Tax Credit between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 4. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above and the Residential Tenancies Board regarding the Rent Tax Credit between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 5. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above and the Central Statistics Office regarding the Rent Tax Credit between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 6. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and officials in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage at the level of Principal Officer regarding the Rent Tax Credit between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022. 7. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and the Irish Property Owners Association regarding the Rent Tax Credit between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022.

Department of Finance

Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance Heritage at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding the Help to Buy Scheme between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 2. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above and the Minister for Finance regarding the Help to Buy Scheme between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 3. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and above and Revenue regarding the Help to Buy Scheme between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022; 4. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and officials in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage at the level of Principal Officer regarding the Help to Buy Scheme between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022. 5. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and Cairn Homes plc regarding the Help to Buy Scheme between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022. 6. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and Glenveagh Homes plc regarding the Help to Buy Scheme between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022. 7. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance at the level of Principal Officer and Property Industry Ireland regarding the Help to Buy Scheme between 1st June 2022 and 27th September 2022.

Department of Finance

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking the following documents: - Correspondence between the Chief Economist at the Department of Finance, Secretary General of the Department of Finance and Assistance Secretaries at the Department of Finance in relation to the impact or potential impact of an eviction ban / moratorium. - Correspondence / reports sent to the Minister for Finance in relation to the impact or potential impact of an eviction ban / moratorium. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/5/2022 – 27/10/22.

Department of Finance

I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: - Any correspondence/memos/briefings prepared for the minister or sec gen relating to the impact of inflation on the defective block scheme, the remediation of apartment scheme and the pyrite scheme from June 1st 2022 until to date. - Any correspondence/memos/briefings between officials of principal grade or higher in this department and officials of principal grade or higher in the Department of Housing relating to the impact of inflation on the defective block scheme, the remediation of apartment and apartment scheme and the pyrite scheme from June 1st 2022 until to date. I am also requesting that this information is delivered in electronic format.

Department of Finance

1) Any internal and external communication relating to the increased cost of purchasing homes due to bulk buying (by funds, local authorities and approved housing bodies) 2) Any reports or analyses undertaken to estimate the impact bulk purchasing has on the price of homes

Department of Finance

The letter sent by DNG Group Ltd to Minister Michael McGrath outlining industry-recommended measures that can be taken by the government to ease effects of the current housing crisis. It's recorded in the lobbying register here. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.

Department of Finance

E-Submissions to the Minister for Decision in relation to the following matters in Budget 2024 a. Increase of 2,000 in income tax SRCOP b. Increase of €100 in the Personal Tax Credit c. Increase of €100 in the Employee Tax Credit d. Increase of €100 in the Earned Income Credit e. Increase of €100 in the Home Carer Tax Credit f. Increase of €100 in the Single Person Child Carer g. Increase of €200 in the Incapacitated Child Tax Credit h. Increase in the 2 per cent band ceiling of USC by €2,840 i. Reduction in the 4.5 per cent band of USC by 0.5 per cent j. Relief for eligible investments in innovative start-ups (angel investors CGT relief) k. Increase in cap on eligible expenditure on Section 481 projects l. Extension and amendment of Help to Buy m. Rental income relief for landlords n. Rent tax credit adjustment o. Vacant Homes tax p. Excise duty increase on cigarettes and other tobacco products q. Introduction of revised Bank Levy r. Adjustment of dates for excise increase on auto fuels s. Extension of 9 per cent VAT rate for gas and electricity t. Increase in rate of vacant homes tax

Department of Finance

1. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance, at the level of Principal Officer and above regarding Capital Gains Tax Relief for properties acquired between 7th December 2011 and 31st December 2014, between 26th March 2023 and 24th November 2023; 2. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance, at the level of Principal Officer and above and the Minister for Finance regarding Capital Gains Tax Relief for properties acquired between 7th December 2011 and 31st December 2014, between 26th March 2023 and 24th November 2023; 3. Any emails, memos, letters or submissions and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Finance, at the level of Principal Officer and above and officials in the Department of Housing, Local

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

1. Correspondence between Minister Patrick O'Donovan and Minister for Housing regarding potential for conversion of office stock into residential accommodation 2. From 01 Sept 2023 to date

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

1. Copies of all records including e‐mails, briefing papers between Minister Donoghue, his Secretary General and the Ministers and Secretaries General in the Departments of Housing and Finance related to the renters tax credit and landlords tax relief in Budget 2024 for the period August 1st 2023 and October 10th 2023. 2. Copies of any correspondence, briefing notes or opinions on the renters tax credit and landlords tax relief received by the Minister for Public Expenditure or his Secretary General from August 1st 2023 and October 10th 2023.

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

1. Internal correspondence relating to the rollout and design of the scheme to fix defects in apartments and duplexes announced earlier this year 2. Correspondence between D/Housing, D/PER or D/Fin regarding the structure of the scheme including the matter of retrospection 3. Correspondence with the Housing Agency regarding same The relevant period is from 18 Jan 2023 to date

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

Copies of the working papers used or prepared by the authors of the report entitled "Spending Review 2020 - Analysis of Social Housing Build Programme", by Colm Farrell and Daniel O'Callaghan, Housing Local Government and Heritage Vote and IGEES Unit, October 2020. For the purposes of this FOI request, "working papers" means any Word documents, PDF documents, Excel documents, extracts from databases, PowerPoint presentations and /or worksheets which (in relation to any such document) contain evidence, data analysis or other content which were used by the authors to prepare and/or inform the final contents of the relevant report.

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

In or around August 2018, an official from Wexford Council (WCC) made an inquiry to the Local Government Governance Section of the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government (DHPLG), as to whether or not travel undertaken by any Councillor in a personal capacity with an external public body, should be aggregated with travel done in relation to their role as a Councillor, for the purposes of calculating the correct mileage band for Councillors. This query was in turn passed on to the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform (DPER), whose response was referred to by DHPLG, which in turn responded to the Council. DPER's response included the following sentence: It is the Department’s view that all mileage should be aggregated where an applicant is claiming from more than one public service body. I am seeking copies of all communications in this exchange that DPER holds.

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

All correspondence sent and received between Secretary General Robert Watt to the Secretary Generals at Housing, Justice and Children, on the topic of policies and issues discussed as part of the Programme for Government 2020 between 3rd May and 15th June 2020.

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

Under Freedom of Information I wish to request access to all correspondence between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the following departments regarding the appointment of special advisers between the period July 01 2020 to the present day: • Department of the Taoiseach • Department of Housing • Department of Media • Department of Children • Department of Transport • Department of Climate Action

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

Correspondence and minutes of any meetings or other memos to and from Department of Housing Planning & Local Government from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to Detective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme for Donegal and Mayo covering periods 2018 – 2020. Request to exclude repeated email chains.

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

This information can be provided either by your department or the department of Housing, however I would kindly ask that this matter be addressed urgently. I have now been trying to obtain this information since March and I still have not received an answer. I have instead been told repeatedly that candidates typically start on point 1 and that a special case was made for me to start on point 5. The continuous repetition of this fact does not address the reasons why point 5 was chosen.

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

Any correspondence from public sector bodies requesting a rent break/freeze or a license fee freeze in light of Covid-19. Any request from public sector bodies requesting a special exemption from the rules which state that that rent or fees cannot be waived as a result of Covid-19

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

The various rates of allowances paid to public servants working in London area (to include Shrivenham) for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Allowances of interest include; Rent Allowance, Cost of Living Allowance, Local Post Allowance and Child Foreign Allowance

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

Any correspondence between the Department of Finance and the Department of Housing about the recruitment of personnel to the Land Development Agency. This would include correspondence about recruitment to specific posts as well as policy issues pertaining recruitment to the LDA. The timescale for my request is from 13 September 2018 to 20 June 2020.

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

Any correspondence and attachments in 2020 between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Housing that relates to the budget given to cost rental in budget 2021.

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

All correspondence, meeting minutes and documents sent or received between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and Údarás na Gaeltachta regarding the provision of affordable housing from 1.1.2020 until the present.

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

 Our request is in relation to the following review: “Analysis of Covid Impacts on Commercial Office Market – Potential Implications for State Leases”. The review reports that the total office space maintained by OPW at the end of 2019 was 887,407 SQM, consisting of 542,178 SQM owned and 345,229 SQM leased property. We would like to get further information on this office space. Can we request the following information for Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick, where the property is greater than 5,000 sq. ft.: • OPW owned office space Address Eircode Floor area NIA or GIA Department in occupation BER rating • OPW leased office space Address Eircode Landlord Floor area NIA or GIA Rent per annum Lease terms

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

Lease start date Lease break option date Lease expiry date Next rent review date Rent review basis: CPI, Open Market, Upward Only Department in occupation BER rating

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

All correspondence in the last three months between Secretary General Robert Watt and Minister Michael McGrath regarding the Government’s affordable housing scheme. I would also like all correspondence between Mr Watt and Department of Housing

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

Secretary General Graham Doyle and Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien regarding the same scheme during the same period.

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

The response from DPER to a letter and/or email relating to Housing for All Action 19.9, sent by the SecGen of housing to the SecGen of DPER, on or around 21 December 2021.

Office of Public Works

I am seeking copies of all correspondence, emails and teleconference calls minutes, between the OPW and Caranua regarding Caranua’s current premises at Frederick Court Dublin 1, the issue of moving premises, rent at each, costs of the upkeep of each and the cost of decoration and upkeep of all or any premises for Caranua, since January 2013.

Office of Public Works

All correspondence between; OPW and Wexford County Council; OPW and the IDA; OPW and the Dept of Environment, Heritage and Local Government; OPW and the Dept of Housing, Planning and Local Government; OPW and the Dept of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht; OPW and the Dept of Communications, Climate Action and Environment; Regarding Government offices, Newtown, Wexford (principle tenant Dept of Housing, Planning and Local Government) from 1/1/2015 to 12/12/2017

Office of Public Works

I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of Children on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of the Taoiseach on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of Housing on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. The time period for the correspondence can be limited to 9/6/2022 to 13/10/2022 I am also seeking the following records: Copies of design drawings for modular homes; Details of the location of all selected modular homes sites; Copies of artists impressions of modular homes sites; Full details of the costs incurred so far in the project to provide modualr housing for refugees including a breakdown of each item of expenditure, its purpose, and identifying the service provider paid. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make the following request under the Freedom of Information Act for: 1) All written correspondence including e mails, faxes, letters, memos, reports, mobile phone texts, and material on social media messaging apps between the POW, the Department of Housing and Dublin City Council, regarding flood relief works to be carried out along the River Dodder. 3) All written correspondence including e mails, faxes, letters, memos, reports, mobile phone texts and material on social media messaging apps regarding flood relief works to be carried out along the River Dodder between the OPW and third parties. 2) All internal written correspondence including e mails, faxes, letters, memos, reports, mobile phone texts and material on social media messaging apps regarding flood relief works to be carried out along the River Dodder.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request the following records from your offices: All documents, emails, memos, phone calls regarding the Lakeside House and or Lakeside Lodge in Dublin zoo between the OPW and Dublin zoo for 2020 to present. All documents, emails, memos, phone calls regarding the Lakeside House and or Lakeside Lodge in Dublin zoo between the OPW and the department of Housing for 2020 to present. Confirming Lakeside House is not Society House in Dublin zoo.