UFO

32 requests

  • Received
    Decided 5 December 2025
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference FOI-2025-0399
    Requester Type
    Department of the Taoiseach

    1. Any and all reports held by our organisation in relation to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) or unexplained objects and/or lights 2. Any and all records and communications held by the Department in relation to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) or unexplained objects and/or lights. These records should include communications received from the public. I request the information dating back to January 1, 2025

  • Received
    Decided 14 March 2025
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2025-0053
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Files documents reports questions with : UFO UAP UCT Unknown Sighting or Target The time frame Jan 2022-Dec 2024.

  • Received 13 December 2024
    Decided 15 January 2025
    Part-Granted
    Request Reference 143/2024
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Defence

    I am submitting this Freedom of Information request to obtain any and all records, documentation, and materials held by your department or affiliated agencies related to the following: 1. Unidentified Craft/Objects/Phenomena: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), or any other terminology used to describe unknown or unexplained aerial objects or phenomena (e.g., "unknown craft," "anomalous objects," or similar descriptors) but all of which below is simply referred to as UAP/UFO. 2. Specific Documentation and Records: Reports, memos, briefings, or logs of any sightings, incidents, or investigations as well as internal discussion about the existence of any such objects. Communications or reports from pilots (civilian or military) detailing encounters with unexplained objects or phenomena. Air Traffic Control (ATC) communication records, incident reports, or logs that document or reference unexplained or anomalous activity. Correspondence related to UAP/UFO phenomena between the Department of Defence, Defence Forces, and any other parties, including but not limited to An Garda Síochána, civilian organizations, and the public. Civilian reports made to the Defence Forces, Department of Defence, or any affiliated agency regarding UAP/UFO activity. Media files, including but not limited to photographs, videos, or audio recordings related to UAP/UFO incidents or investigations. 3. Incident Responses and Investigations:

  • Received
    Decided 3 September 2024
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2024-0143
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking access to records held by your department/agency pertaining to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), Non-Human Intelligence, biologics, and unknown manned or unmanned aerial vehicles. This request includes any documents or evidence related to non-human intelligence, biologics, and craft or materials from both foreign and domestic cases. Specifically, I am interested in: 1. Records of sightings or incidents involving UAPs/UFOs within Irish airspace. 2. Documentation or reports related to the tracking and investigation of UAP/UFO incidents. 3. Records pertaining to the study or analysis of UAP/UFO phenomena. 4. Correspondence with other government bodies or international organizations concerning UAP/UFO incidents. 5. Protocols or procedures in place for reporting and investigating UAP/UFO sightings. 6. Information on specific cases, including any physical materials believed to have originated from UAP/UFO incidents currently held by your department/agency.

  • Received 6 August 2024
    Decided 27 August 2024
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI-0340-2024
    Requester Type Client
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    In the period of 01/01/18 to 01/08/24: Request for records held by the department pertaining to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), Non-Human Intelligence, biologics, and unknown manned or unmanned aerial vehicles.

  • Received 6 August 2024
    Decided 6 August 2024
    Refused
    Request Reference 093/2024
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Defence

    Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking access to records held by your department/agency pertaining to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), Non-Human Intelligence, biologics, and unknown manned or unmanned aerial vehicles. This request includes any documents or evidence related to non-human intelligence, biologics, and craft or materials from both foreign and domestic cases. Specifically, I am interested in: 1. Records of sightings or incidents involving UAPs/UFOs within Irish airspace. 2. Documentation or reports related to the tracking and investigation of UAP/UFO incidents. 3. Records pertaining to the study or analysis of UAP/UFO phenomena. 4. Correspondence with other government bodies or international organizations concerning UAP/UFO incidents.

  • Received 21 December 2023
    Decided 22 December 2023
    Refused
    Request Reference 161/2023
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Defence

    I am conducting some independent research on the topic of UFO's / UAPs in my spare time. I would like to make a freedom of information request for any references to UFOs / UAPs that your department has in your records from 2010 to 2023. Also I would like any and all information regarding any UFO encounters that your department has on record from the beginning of your records. Would this be possible? I am sure you have seen the recent UAP news from the US so I am just curious if there has been any encounters in this part of the world.

  • Received
    Decided 14 August 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2023-0122
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    All electronic information on newspapers and news companies asking for information from the Department of Transport on UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) or UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) in June and July 2023. This information should include news organisations names and dates and detail the data asked for via the Department of Transport FOI Unit and the Department of Transport Press Office. It should also detail all data the Department of Transport sent to news organisations during this timeframe. I would also like to request all public enquiries made to the Department of Transport regarding UFOs and UAPs in June and July 2023 and all information sent back to the public. And I would also like to request all enquiries about UFOs and UAPs from State Departments within the European Union and globally to the Department of Transport and from the Department of Transport between January 2018 and July 2023.

  • Received
    Decided 6 July 2023
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2023-0100
    Requester Type Journalist
    Department of Transport

    Updated scope: for electronic records over a 5 year period from 1 January 2018 to date of your request **** I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information relating to unidentified flying objects Any and all reports held by the Department relating to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) (or similar) in Irish airspace. Any and all records and communications held by the Department in relation to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)

  • Received
    Decided 21 December 2021
    Granted
    Request Reference TRA-FOI-2021-0224
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Transport

    All records that contain UFO, UAP, UAPTF, All correspondence to the Department of the Environment and/or Minister Eamon Ryan on the subject matter UFO, UAPTF. This Includes email, post, memo's etc. All internal records or instructions from the Department of the Environment (Including instructions from Minister Ryan) on action or lack of action to be taken on receipt of correspondence regarding UFO, UAP, UAPTF.

  • Received 16 November 2021
    Decided 23 November 2021
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference FOI2021186
    Requester Type Member of the Public
    Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

    All records that contain UFO, UAP, UAPTF, All correspondence to the Department of the Environment and/or Minister Eamon Ryan on the subject matter UFO, UAPTF. This Includes email, post, memo's etc. All internal records or instructions from the Department of the Environment (Including instructions from Minister Ryan) on action or lack of action to be taken on receipt of correspondence regarding UFO, UAP, UAPTF.

  • Received
    Decided 1 September 2017
    Request Reference 17/FOI/5
    Requester Type Journalist
    Cavan County Council

    UFO sightings or similar incidents

  • Received 9 January 2017
    Decided 6 February 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI 06 17
    Requester Type Journalist
    South Dublin County Council

    Any communication made to the Council from members of the public with regard to UFOs,UFO sightings or incidents of a similar nature.

  • Received 9 January 2017
    Decided 2 February 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference FOI 02/17
    Requester Type Journalist
    Meath County Council

    I’m looking for any communication made to the department from members of the public with regard to UFOs, UFO sightings or incidents of a similar nature

  • Received 9 January 2017
    Decided 31 January 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference 07/17
    Requester Type Non-Personal
    Cork City Council

    UFO Sightings

  • Received 9 November 2017
    Decided 27 January 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference CC6-1-22 98
    Requester Type Journalist
    Galway County Council

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 – I’m looking for any communication made to the Department from member of the public with regards to UFOs, UFO sightings or incidents of a similar nature.

  • Received 9 January 2017
    Decided 25 January 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference 2/17
    Requester Type Journalist
    Offaly County Council

    Communications made on UFO's

  • Received 9 January 2017
    Decided 25 January 2017
    Granted
    Request Reference 17/003
    Requester Type Journalist
    Cork County Council

    Reports of UFOs

  • Received 10 January 2017
    Decided 24 January 2017
    Refused
    Request Reference 17/01
    Requester Type Media
    Kildare County Council

    Request for Communication to Department from Members of the Public with regard to UFOs, UFO sightings or incidents of a similar nature

  • Received 9 January 2017
    Decided 17 January 2017
    Request Reference FOI/001/CS17
    Requester Type Journalist
    Clare County Council

    Communication from the public re UFOs or similar incidents

  • Received
    Decided
    Refused
    Request Reference 2 2017
    Requester Type Journalist
    Louth County Council

    Any communication made to the council from members of the public with regards to UFO's, UFO sightings or incidents of a similar nature

  • Received
    Decided
    Withdrawn
    Request Reference
    Requester Type Individual
    Central Bank of Ireland

    Request for all information about a named firm

  • Received 9 January 2017
    Decided
    Granted
    Request Reference TCC/1/2017
    Requester Type Journalist
    Tipperary County Council

    Communication made to the Department from members of the public regarding UFO's, UFO sightings or incidents of similar nature

  • Received
    Decided
    Request Reference
    Requester Type
    Wicklow County Council

    could be for People burning illegal or hazard material Smoky coal which is illegal

  • Received
    Decided
    Request Reference FOI-2025-0202
    Requester Type
    Department of the Taoiseach

    Records created by, received by, or held by the Department of the Taoiseach from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2023 relating to: Briefing notes, internal memos, Cabinet submissions, or correspondence prepared for the Taoiseach or Department officials concerning Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), or Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs). Records held by the Department of the Taoiseach concerning interdepartmental discussions, national security coordination, or oversight on the subject of anomalous aerial or submerged phenomena, including but not limited to:  Communications with the Department of Defence, Irish Defence Forces, Air Corps, Naval Service, or Irish Aviation Authority;  Cabinet Committee meetings on national security, including agendas, minutes, or briefing material where UAPs/UFOs/USOs are mentioned;  Records relating to advice or alerts issued to the Taoiseach or the National Security Committee concerning these phenomena. Any documents received from international partners or embassies, including the United States, UK, NATO, or the European Defence Agency, that were logged, reviewed, or actioned by the Department of the Taoiseach and which mention: “UAP”, “UFO”, “USO”; “Unidentified aerial/submerged phenomena”; “Anomalous surveillance”; “National airspace incursions” or “unidentified sensor contacts”.

  • Received
    Decided
    Request Reference
    Requester Type
    Department of Defence

    5. Protocols or procedures in place for reporting and investigating UAP/UFO sightings. 6. Information on specific cases, including any physical materials believed to have originated from UAP/UFO incidents currently held by your department/agency.

  • Received
    Decided
    Request Reference
    Requester Type
    Department of Defence

    Therefore, I am specifically requesting access to all documentation, correspondence, or files mentioned in the Sidestream News article, including but not limited to any material cited as being in the possession of government departments or agencies or any material the departments have in relation to specific events, locations and occurrences described in the above article. This request is intended to ensure a comprehensive disclosure of all relevant records, materials, and communications related to these topics. I respectfully request that this search include all available records, irrespective of classification or categorization, and cover all relevant departments and units. If information is deemed exempt or redacted, I request a detailed explanation citing the applicable exemption provisions under the Freedom of Information Act. If this request is considered too broad, I would appreciate assistance in refining it to ensure its compliance while maintaining the intent to obtain a full account of relevant information. I quite simply won't accept a response stating that there were no relevant files pertaining to my request since we know of numerous cases that it would frankly be embarrassing if the defence forces or department of defence do not have record of, considering they are known to the public. There is a slim to 0% chance that there is no internal communication within these departments that even discussed UAP. I'm also requesting this internal correspondence as stated above. I would also like a confirmation of receipt of this request and an estimated timeline for when I can expect a response. I understand this request exhibits frustrations, though not unfounded, and is not personal to the case handlers. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

  • Received 31 March 2022
    Decided
    Section 15(1)(a) - records do not exist
    Request Reference 0045/2022
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    Department of Defence

    I am writing to you on the issue of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) in the skies over the Republic of Ireland. What monitoring of reports is being carried out? What is being done to record and investigate reports made in the Republic of Ireland? Can I request a copy of the documents be sent to me digitally asap so I can study them? Please use search terms that are interchangeable but specific: ‘Unidentified Flying Objects’ and ‘UFO’, ‘Flying Saucer’

  • Received 16 November 2021
    Decided
    Request Reference 0136/2021
    Requester Type Other
    Department of Defence

    Files memos records correspondence etc. containing "UFOs/UAP/s" received by Minister Coveney this year 2021.