Defence Forces Freedom of Information Disclosure Log 01 January 31 March 2019 (Non Personal Information Only) Serial Date of Our Summary of Request request Ref Applicant Details Decision Due Date Decision Made 08 Jan 19 4327 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The number of incidents the Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, broken down annually. The location to which they were called. The date of each call out. Details of what was carried out at the scene. The cost of Army Bomb Disposal Unit operations in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, broken down annually. Journalist 25 Sept 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) 21 Jan 19 4341 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Brie?ng notes prepared for the COS, appearance in front of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday 15 November 2017 Oireachtas 01 Apr 2019 Granted 05 Feb 19 4364 To have a copy of the following infonnation, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 All correspondence sent to, and received from, the Land Development Agency. 1 August 2018 to present, 31 January 2019. Journalist 05 Feb 2019 Transferred to Department of Defence. 11 Feb 19 4368 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The budget allocation to the Amy Equitation School in the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The number of horses that were purchased for the Army Equitation School in the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The number of horses that were withdrawn from the Army Equitation School in the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Journalist 21 Mar 2019 Granted/ Part Transferred to Department of Defence?ill list of capital works projects that were carried out in Defence Force Buildings where the value of works is in excess of ?1m that was carried out in the years 2018 and to?date in 2019. Please include a brief description of each capital works project and indicate if the work on that project is currently ongoing or completed. Also could you include capital work projects valued at over ?1m that have been approved for DF buildings but the construction of that project has yet to commence. Please include a brief description of each project and when construction works are likely to commence in 2019. Journalist 19 Mar 2019 Granted copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Copies of all records held relating to or referring to an interview with a former member on Newstalk's Off the Ball. Journalist 22 Mar 2019 Granted 20 Feb 19 4378 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Irish Army assessments of the Irish Republican Movements in 1969-72. Member of the Public 20 Mar 2019 Refused 33 (4) 0 Irish Army assessments of the threat posed by Loyalist paramilitaries to the Republic between 1969-1974. 0 Irish Army intelligence on links between the security forces in Northern Ireland and Loyalist paramilitariescopy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 All plans and documents relating to the Irish Army's Operation Armageddon drawn up following the outbreak of con?ict in Northern Ireland in 1969. Member of the Public 21 Feb 2019 Refused 15 (1) 21 Feb 19 4380 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 All details available regarding the cost of the Visit of members of the royal family to Cork and Kerry in June 2018. While here they visited the Haulbowline Navy base and Marine College in Ringaskiddy.l Wish for the response to include a breakdown of all costs involved. Journalist 11 Jul 2019 Re?lsed Sec 15 (1) 10 21 Feb 19 4381 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The minutes of all meetings of the Medical Advisory Group, which was established arising from a recommendation of the working group on Malaria Chemoprophylaxis, to formalize the provision of on?going expert medical advice, including external medical advice, to the Defence Forces in relation to a range of mediCal matters including chemoprophylaxis. Oireachtas 08 Mar 2019 Transferred to Department of Defence. 11 22 Feb 19 4386 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The article below was published in the Irish times on the 26th of Jan 2019, these proposed restrictions could severely impact our business in Ireland?. 0 1 .3 77101 5 Understands the guidance is draft however, it would be of bene?t to View the draft guidance to fully understand the potential impact. Member of the Public 22 Feb 2019 Transferred to Department of Defence. 12 07 Mar 19 4394 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 All records in relation to the consideration in issuing a press release about the Detention of two Northern Ireland based ?shing vessels in the Irish Sea on February 26th. Journalist 09 May 2018 Part Granted copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The above mentioned is requesting the release of information regarding the production of advertisements for recruitment for the Defence Forces each year between 2016 and 2018, speci?cally the cost of producing ads each year (with a breakdown by format e.g. print, broadcast) and the amount spent on advertising each year. Journalist 16 Apr 2019 Granted 14 08 Mar 19 4396 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 a. The minutes of all meetings of the Implementation Group, which was established to implement the recommendations of the Working Group on Malaria Chemoprophylaxis. Oireachtas 21 Mar 2019 Transferred to Department of Defence. 15 19 Mar18 4407 For a copy the information, as held by the Defence Forces. Intelligence ?les on alleged collusion between the Irish security forces and the Provisional IRA 1969?1985. Intelligence ?les on alleged collusion between the Irish security forces and the IN LA 1974-1985. Member of the Public 20 Mar 2019 Refused 33 (4) 16 19 Mar 19 4408 For a copy the information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Intelligence ?les on alleged collusion between the Irish security forces and the Provisional IRA 1969-1985. 0 Intelligence ?les on alleged collusion between the Irish security forces and the INLA 1974-1985. 0 Intelligence ?les on collusion between the Irish security forces and the OIRA 1966-1975. Member of the Public 08 Apr 2019 Refused 33 (4) l7 21 Mar 19 40441 220 for a copy of all relevant information on the topics mentioned below as held by the Defence Forces. 0 All internal reports; memos or brie?ng documents relating to an Irish citizen in Syria. These documents should include correspondence between the Irish Defence Forces and the Department of Justice; correspondence between Irish Defence Forces and An Garda Siochana; correspondence between the Irish Defence Forces Journalist 09 Apr 2019 Refused Sec 33 (4) and any Syrian authority; and correspondence between the Irish Defence Forces and any American authority, speci?cally in relation to this Irish citizen. Defence Forces Freedom of Information Disclosure Log March - June 2019 (N011 Personal Information Only) Serial Date of request Our Ref Summary of Request Applicant Details Decision Due Date Decision Made- 19 03 Apr 19 4422 Details of all Contracts in existence for the supply of any of the following goods, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Timber, hardware products, tools, ironmongery, paint, general building products and supplies. 0 Details of the estimated value of each such Contract. 0 And the commencement date of each such Contract. Member of the Public 15 Jul 2019 Granted 20 09 May 18 4445 I refer to the request which you made, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, for a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 I request a copy of the Defence Forces policy/ procedures to be followed by members of the Defence Forces when dealing with issues where potential con?ict of interest arise Ex Member of the Defence Forces 09 May 2019 Granted 21 01 May 19 4062 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Copies of any value for money reports, or other such reviews or audits on recruitment campaigns designed to attract more women into the Defence Forces. Journalist 09 May 2019 Granted 0 Copies of any reports, submissions, memos, reviews, or any other such review or explanatory documents referring or relating to dif?culties in the recruitment and retention of women in the Defence Forces. 22 10 May 19 4449 I refer to the request which you made, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, for a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Draft Minutes of the Director Medical Branch?s Conference with Senior Medical Of?cers held on Thursday, 8 November 2018. Oireachtas 27 May 2019 Refused Sec 37 (14453 For a'copy of the following information, held by the Defence Forces. 0 A full list of civilian posts by job title employed by Defence Forces working in each military barracks here as of 31 December 2018-and 3 May 2019 in tabular form. To assist you what I mean as in posts eg Receptionist, Chefs etc not ?lled by Military Personnel. Journalist 04 Jun 2019 Granted 24 14 May 19 4454 for a copy of the following information, held by the Defence Forces. 0 The number of personnel who left the defence force since 2012. I would like this information to be broken down annually and by department, where possible. Journalist 27 May 2019 Granted 25 17 May 19 4456 for a copy of the following information, held by the Defence Forces. 0 The tender documentation received by all bidders for a recent contact, etender reference: 18 - ICT Security Services for The Irish Defence Forces. Journalist 31 Jul 2019 Part Granted Sec 36 (1) 33 (2) The tender evaluation process for the above contact, and all corresponding Defence Forces records and documentation connected to the evaluation process. 26 17 May19 4457 A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The tender documentation received by all bidders for a recent contact, etender reference: 18 - ICT Support Services to the Irish Defence Forces. The tender evaluation process for the above contact, and all corresponding Defence Forces records and documentation connected to the evaluation process. Journalist 31 Jul 2019 Part Granted Sec 36 (1) 33 (2) 27 17 May19 4458 A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The tender documentation received by all bidders for a recent contact, etender reference: - Naval Service ICT Support Services. The tender evaluation process for the above contact, and all corresponding Defence Forces records and documentation connected to the evaluation process. Journalist 31 Jul 2019 Part Granted Sec 4459 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The tender documentation received by all bidders for a recent contact, etender reference: - Anti Virus support, maintenance and future upgrades of its current Symantec antivirus solution. Journalist 31 Jul 2019 Part Granted Sec 36 (1) 33 (2) The tender evaluation process for the above contact, and all corresponding Defence Forces records and documentation connected to the evaluation process. 29 17 May 19 4460 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The tender documentation received by all bidders for a recent contact, etender reference: - Servers and Backup Hardware and Associated Services. 0 The tender evaluation process for the above contact, and all corresponding Defence Forces records and documentation connected to the evaluation process. 31 Jul 2019 Part Granted Sec 4461 For a copy of the following information, held by the Defence Forces. The number of of?cers who have been selected for and commenced the CIS Young Of?cers? Communications Technology Management (or Information Technology Management) course since 2015. The number of of?cers who have success?illy completed this course. The number of of?cers who have commenced the course but did NOT complete this course. The number of of?cers who had signed service undertakings prior to commencing the course. The number of of?cers who had commenced the course but have since left the Defence Forces Whether said individual(s) repaid any of the costs incurred by the state. Member of 04 Jun 2019 Part Grant Sec: 15 (1) 31 20 May 19 4462 for a copy of the following information, held by the Defence Forces. List of approved courses for USAC scheme (current, and historical if possible). Information on the ?Refund of Fees Scheme. Member of the Public 31 Oct 2019 Granted 32 28 May 19 4475 for a copy of the following information in respect your service, held by the Defence Forces. 0 A full description of the standard ?tness test required to be taken by troops to measure ?tness. 0 How old are troops when they take this ?tness test? 0 What is the pass rate of the ?tness test taken by troops. How many troops have taken the ?tness test since January 1 2017? How many troops have passed the ?tness test since January 1 2017?? I How many troops have failed the ?tness test since January 2017? Member of the Public 15 Jul 2019 Granted 33 30 May 19 4481 For a copy of the following information in respect your service, held by the Defence Forces. 0 The number of incidents in which the Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to assist in 2016, 2017, 2018 and so far in 2019. Of the number of times the Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to assist in 2016, 2017, 2018, and so far in 2019 what was the percentage of times in each year that the bomb disposal was found to be a hoax call 0 Please state where each army bomb disposal unit was called to what was conducted at the scene. Member of the Public 17 Sept 2019 Granted 34 07 Jun 19 4490 A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The number of applications for discharge from the Defence Forces that took in excess of four months to be completed in 2018; the same number for 2017 and 2016 and the number on hand in which the process has not been completed within four months of the application date. Journalist 15 Jul 2019 Refused Sec: 15 35 07 Jun 19 4491 to have a copy of the following information between 2008 and 06 May 2019, as held by the Defence Forces. All reports of sexual harassment or assault by members of the armed forces about other members in the armed forces, ie. where both accuser and accused are within the armed forces. To include the rank of the accuser and the accused, so long as this does not reveal the identity of a speci?c individual. To include the gender, so long as this does not reveal the identity of a speci?c individual. To include any action, if any, taken by of?cials in response to each complaint. Journalist 09 Jul 2019 Granted 36 10 Jun 19 4492 for a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The release of transcripts of complaints from serving members of the Defence Forces regarding conditions while serving, speci?cally any complaints relating living conditions, pay, training conditions, and regarding senior colleagues, from 1 January 2018 to the present date. Journalist 15 Jul 2019 Refuse Sec: 15 37 12 Jun 19 4500 A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. I am requesting any information regarding the number of sexual assault or sexual harassment cases reported by students/trainees of the Curragh Camp to have happened on campus in the last 5 years. In addition to that I request the names of the division of the Camp that received the reports and how they were dealt with be provided to me. Journalist 20 Sept 2019 Re?ise Sec4502 for a copy of the following information, in respect of your service, as held by the Defence Forces. Con?rmation of any contact between the Department of Defence, Army, or anybody under the Department of Defence, and the NSC group, an Israeli surveillance technology company headquartered in Herzliya, Israel. Copies of any contracts signed between the Department of Defence, Army, or anybody under the Department of Defence, and the NSC group. Copies of any emails exchanged between the Department of Defence, Army, or anybody under the Department of Defence, and the N80 group. Details of any meetings between the Department of Defence, Army, or anybody under the Department of Defence, and the NSC group. Journalist 08 Jul 2019 Refuse Sec; 33 (4) 39 18 Jun 19 4508 for a copy of the following information in respect of your service, as held by the Defence Forces. The number of females at each rank in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps as of the 31st of December 2018 and 10th of June 2019 in tabular form. The number of females at each rank in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that are currently in training December 2018 and 10th of June 2019 in tabular form. The number of females that applied for the most recent recruitment campaigns for each of the Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps in tabular form Journalist 21 Jul 2019 Granted 40 27 Jun 19 4528 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. A copy of the defence forces social media policy. Oireachtas 15 Jul 2019 Granted Defence Forces Freedom of Information Disclosure Log Q3 July - September 2019 (Non Personal Information Only) Serial Date of Our Summary of Request Applicant request Ref Details Decision Due Decision Date Made 42 03 Jul 19 4432 A copy of the following information, as held by the Journalist Defence Forces. 0 The number of people who are currently in the Defence Forces, with a breakdown by rank, etc. 0 The number of people who were in the Defence Forces at the same point in each of the following years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 I A list of the pay grades for all members of the Defence Forces. 09 Jul 201 9 Granted 43 03 Jul 19 4434 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Journalist Defence Forces. 0 The number of failed drug tests leading to dismissal from the Irish army since January 201 8. 09 Jul 2019 Granted 44 03 Jul 19 4435 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Journalist Defence Forces. 0 The total amount spent by the Defence Forces promoting posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from January 1st 2019 to July 1st 2019 broken down by social media channel. 09 Jul 2019 Granted 0 The total amount spent by the Defence Forces on advertising for the recruitment campaign between January 1st 2019 to July 1st 2019 broken down between online, TV, print and radio. 0 The total amount spent creating videos for the Defence Forces recruitment drive that ran between Jan 1st 2019 and July 1st 2019. The amount of people who applied to join the Defence Forces between January 1st 2019 and July 1st 2019 broken down between males and females. For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The number of complaints of bullying or harassment made to the Defence Forces by serving members since January 1 2014. 0 The number of complaints made against members of the Defence Forces by either former members or by members of the public since January 1 2014. The number of cases of substance abuse the Defence Forces have either discovered or been made aware of since January 1 2014. Journalist 20 Sept 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Copies of all records referring or relating to the docking of two naval vessels, LE Eithne and LE Orla, from the 14th of June to present day. Journalist 16 Oct 2018 Part Granted Sec 33 (2) (1) A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Information on all the assaults Defence Forces members have suffered on duty since January 1 2018, with information on where each assault occurred, when it occurred, the injuries Journalist 20 Sept 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) sustained, and the amount of time the staff member was off duty for afterwards. 48 18 Jul 19 4544 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The constitution/terms of reference of the Defence Forces football association. Notice of minutes of the most recent AGM. The most recent set of accounts for the association Records of contact (email, letters, phone etc.) by the association or anyone acting on behalf with the football association of Ireland or any 3rd party in connection with the recent governance review of the FAI. Journalist 30 Sept 2019 Part Granted Sec 37 (1), 36(1) 49 19 Jul 19 4545 For a copy of the reasons behind the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The number of Defence Forces personnel students who completed the following courses in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Higher Certi?cate in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies Minor Award in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies BA in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies BA in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies (Logistics) in Communications Technology Management in Military Engineering Management MEng in Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions Explosives Journalist 20 Sept 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) The number of Defence Forces personnel who successfully completed (with a passing grade) the following courses in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018: 0 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management 0 Higher Diploma in Business in Supply Chain Management 0 Higher Certi?cate in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies 0 Minor Award in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies 0 BA in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies 0 BA in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies (Logistics) 0 in Communications Technology Management 0 in Military Engineering Management 0 MEng in Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions Explosives The pass rate for Defence Forces personnel for the following courses in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, as a percentage of those who completed the course. 0 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management 0 Higher Certificate in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies 0 Minor Award in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies 0 BA in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies 0 BA in Leadership, Management and Defence Studies (Logistics) in Management 0 in Military Engineering Management 0 MEng in Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions Explosives Communications Technology 50 19 Jul 19 4546 For a copy of the following information in respect of your service, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 All records to include but not limited to emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, of the LE Orla and LE Eithne. Journalist 18 Sept 2019 Part Granted Sec 37 1) 51 23 Jul 19 4548 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 A copy of the Irish Naval Training Instructions (TI) and/or Admin instructions for the selection of naval personnel for Technical Training Schemes 2019 ran internally within the Navy/Defence Forces. Member of Defence Forces 30 Aug 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) 53 23 Jul 19 4549 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Full and part-time honors undergraduate degrees by grade and ?eld of study for each of the years 2008-2018 at the Military College. This information should be broken into ?rst class honors, 2.1, 2.2, 3rd, pass etc. (or distinction, merit etc. if this is how grades are recorded). I am looking for the overall grades from the combined schools and faculties of the Military College but will of course take the records in whatever form they exist. Member of the Public 12 Aug 20 Granted 54 25 Jul 19 4500 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Member of Defence Forces 30 Aug 2019 Granted The policy, DFR, admin instruction or training instruction for the tech pay clause added to TTS competition selection criteria. 0 Candidates who are in receipt of tech pay in a tech appointment but have not undergone a tech training scheme within the Defence Forces. 55 25 Jul 19 4553 For a copy of following, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The total amount of money paid per year by those wishing to leave the Defence Forces Via a discharge by purchase, from 2014 to the end of June 2019. A scale of the amount required for discharge per rank across the Defence Forces. 0 The number of discharges by purchase to date to end of June, 2019 Journalist 31 Jul 2019 Part Granted Sec 15 (1) 56 26 Jul 19 4554 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The total number of members of the Irish Defence Forces which were deployed abroad in each of the following years; 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and so far in 2019. 0 A list of all locations to which members of the Irish Defence Forces were deployed to in each of the following years; 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and so far in 2019. Please include the numbers deployed to each location and the length of time for which they were deployed. Journalist 20 Sept 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) 57 01 Aug 19 4562 For a copy of the following (incident by incident) for 2017 and thus far in 2018, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The amount of personnel serving or subsequently retired in the past 10 years Defence Forces wide that were awarded a meritorious promotion and the reasons given for the promotions. Member of Defence Forces 23 Sept 2018 Granted And as amended to: 0 The amount of personnel serving or subsequently retired in the past 5 years in the Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC) that were awarded a meritorious promotion and the reasons given for the promotions. 58 07 Aug 19 4566 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Journalist No payment Defence Forces. received. 0 How many British born completed Defence studies programme between 1996-2005 I How many British born joined Defence Forces between 1996-2005 Search and Retrival. 59 14 Aug 19 4570 For a copy of the following records as held by the Oireachtas 11 Aug 20 Defence Forces. 0 All written and/or electronic brie?ng notes and/ or memoranda sent from the Defence Forces to Director with responsibility for Operations within the Department of Defence, relating to the naval service in the months of June 2019 and July 2019. Refused 1 60 14 Aug 19 4572 For a copy of the following information, held by the Journalist 19 Aug 2019 Defence Forces. 0 A full list of commercial events that the Defence Forces School of Music were requested to play at their event in the years 2018 and to-date in 2019. Please include name of event, the date of event and how much the Defence Forces charged for playing at their event. 0 The fee rated that the Defence Forces charged commercial events for playing at their event 6. g. for every 1 hour of playing the fee is 250 euro please VAT etc. Granted 61 16 Aug 19 For a copy of the following information, in respect of your service, as held by the Defence Forces. The number of staff in the Defence Forces whom have or are identifying as Transgender since your records have begun? The number of member of the Defence Forces Whom are receiving support services for gender reassignment? Journalist 02 Sept 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) 62 19 Aug 19 4575 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. In the context of the 0GP Framework Agreement Building Materials (County Dublin only) and in particular ?General Building Supplies? please advise as to the date of publication of the related Tender Notice on In the context of 0GP Framework Agreement Building Materials (County Dublin only) and in particular ?General Building Supplies? please advise as to the duration of the current Contract for the supply of General Building Supplies to the Department of Defence. In the context of 0GP Framework Agreement Building Materials (County Dublin only) and in particular ?General Building Supplies? please advise as to the selection and award criteria applied at the Tender assessment stage in the process, and also the relative weighting and minimum score for a pass in respect of each criterion. Member of the Public 16 Sept 2019 Grant 63 21 Aug 19 4582 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Copies of accounts for the Defence Forces Canteen Board for 2017 and 2018. 0 Copy of the current price list for food, drink and other items sold in the Defence Forces canteens. Journalist 17 Sept 2019 Part Granted Sec 15 (1) 64 29 Aug 19 4596 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 All correspondence between the Department of Defence and representatives of the Roman Catholic Church since 16th November 2018, which refers to Defence Force Regulation A3 Section 1. All internal documents and communications (including, but not limited to, meeting minutes and emails) since 16th November 2018, which refer to Defence Force Regulation A3 Section 1. Member of the Public 29 Aug 2019 Transferred to the Department of Defence 65 21 Aug 19 4597 For a copy of the following information in respect of your service, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 A list of addresses locations for each vacant building or site currently managed or owned by the Defence Forces of Ireland. 0 The length of time each vacant site managed or owned by the Defence Forces of Ireland has not been in use. 0 The size of each of these vacant sites (in sq or hectares) managed or owned by the Defence Forces of Ireland. Journalist 30 Aug 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) 66 30 Aug 19 4598 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The amount the Defence Forces paid out in rewards in personal injury claims taken by personnel since 2014, broken down annually. Journalist 29 Aug 2019 Transferred to the Department of Defence I The ten highest ?gures paid out each year since 2014 in personal injury rewards taken by personnel. 0 The number of personal injury claims taken against the Defence Forces by its personnel since 2014, broken down annually, and the number of these cases which were awarded to the personnel. 67 02 Sept 19 4603 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Information on the number of mandatory drug tests carried out on members of the Defence Forces in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and Results i.e. positive negative 0 If positive the substance detected. 0 The gender breakdown. I Also the form of disciplinary action or punishment handed out. Journalist 09 Sept 2019 Granted 68 02 Sept 19 4604 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The amount of money spent on drones by the Defence Forces each year since the start of UAV programme in 2017 up to August 2019. The amount of drones currently in service by the Irish Defence Forces. Journalist 01 Oct 20 Refused 33(1) 69 11 Sept 19 4612 A copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 All records of the number of racially aggravated complaints and offences recorded by the Defence Forces where the victim is a member of the Defence Forces and any additional records to the incidences by month, from September, 2014 up until August 30, 2019. As amended to: Journalist No payment received. Search and Retrieval. All records of the number of racially aggravated complaints and offences recorded by the Defence Forces where the Victim is a member of the Defence Forces and any additional records to the incidences by month, from 01 September 2018 up until 30 August 2019. 70 19 Sept 4626 To have a copy of the following information, as held by 198 the Defence Forces. All assessments and reports by the Naval Service on its resources and operations, and current and anticipated outputs, carried out between of May and 3rd of September 2019. Journalist No payment received. Search and Retrieval. Defence Forces Freedom of Information Disclosure Log - Q4 October - December 2019 (Non Personal Information Only) Serial Date of request Our Ref Summary of Request Applicant Details Decision Due Date Decision Made 71 02 Oct 19 4641 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Electronic copies of all records detailing spending by the Defence Forces at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg, Co Clare, between January 1, 2017 and the present. This request includes any contracts or invoices detailing the amounts agreed to be paid, any receipts showing the actual payments being made, and/or any budget documents showing the spending in total. Journalist 11 Oct 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) 72 09 Oct 19 4644 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Details of all available expenses incurred for the LE Samuel Beckett mission to New York and Boston in September/October 2019.The records should include details: The number of Defence Forces personnel that travelled; 0 Flights - if any were used - including whether they were economy/business class/?rst class and costs incurred by any ?ight cancellations; Journalist 05 Nov 19 Granted Acxicri divixdh'o?oi Accommodation costs; Entertainment costs including catering; Subsistence claims and overseas allowance payments; Transport costs; Spending on gifts for dignitaries. Cost of venue hire for events in New York. Cost of fuel for the trans-Atlantic voyage. Cost of docking fees in New York and Boston Copies of all receipts/invoices submitted in support of expenses claims/spending for the trips. Details of the estimated full cost to the Defence Forces for the trip. 73 11 Oct 19 4652 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. A copy of Vessel Monitoring Data for ?shing activities across the Whittard Canyon from 05/06/2014 to 18/06/2015 and 10/08/2015 to 06/09/201 5. Member of the Public No payment received. Search and Retrieval 74 11 Oct 19 4655 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. A copy of the 2013 Working Group Report on Malaria Chemoprophylaxis also known as ?the lariam working group report/working group report or lariam?. A copy of the 2017 Working Group Report on Malaria Chemoprophylaxis. All versions of the above reports to include drafts and any updates made to the original report between 2013 &2017. Oireachtas 18 Oct 2019 Transferred to Department of Defence 0 The terms of reference for the Working Group during the commission of both the 2013 2017 reports. 0 The minutes of all the working group on malaria chemoprophylaxis, medical advisory group and implementation group meetings, recommendations, reports and ?ndings. 75 14 Oct 19 4656 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 A log by year and breakdown by cause of all deaths of serving personnel within the DF from Olst ofJanuary 2019 to 10th of October 2019. The number of deaths where personnel had taken Lariam or other prescribed anti-malarial drugs per year (specify drug in each case). Journalist 29 Oct 2019 Part Granted Sec 37 (1) 76 14 Oct 19 4658 For a copy of following records held in respect of your service, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 In the context of Contract Notice Reference Number FMBO64F to establish Single Supplier Framework Contracts for the provision of General Building Supplies, Electrical Supplies Plumbing and Heating Supplies, Paint and painting Accessories, published on the eTenders website on the 28th December 2017, the date and place of publication of the related Prior Information Notice, under Regulation 38.(2) of the European Communities (Award of Public Authorities? Contracts) Regulations 2006 if any. Member of the Public 29 Oct 2019 Refused Sec 15 (1) 77 14 Oct 19 4660 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The number of Defence Forces personnel engaged in security duty for the visit. Oireachtas 08 Nov 2019 Granted The cost involved in duty payments to members on duty. Transport costs for the movement of troops to locations visited by the President. Depreciation of vehicles equipment. Hire of special equipment properties for the duration of the visit. Costs of food etc. for the duration of the visit. 78 29 Oct 18 4672 For a copy of the following information as held by the Defence Forces. The number of Defence Forces personal that have been admitted to hospitals or treated at mental health clinics after being prescribed Lariam while deployed abroad, broken annually since 2000. Journalist 03 Dec 2019 Refused Sec 4674 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The number of complaints of workplace bullying of Defence Forces personnel received the Defence Forces in 2016, (ii) 2017, 2018 and (iv) so far in 2019 along with the number of these (in each year) that were sent forward for investigation, and the number of which resulted in disciplinary action, and information on the nature of the disciplinary action. I would also like a breakdown by gender of all of the above stats. The number of complaints of workplace harassment of Defence Forces personnel received the Defence Forces in 2016, (ii) 2017, 2018 and (iv) so far in 2019 - along with the number of these (in each year) that were Journalist 22 Nov 2019 Part Granted Sec 37 (1) sent forward for investigation, and the number of which resulted in disciplinary action, and information on the nature of the disciplinary action. I would also like a breakdown by gender of all of the above stats. The number of complaints of workplace sexual harassment of Defence Forces personnel received by the Defence Forces in 2016, (ii) 2017, 2018 and (iv) so far in 2019 - along with the number of these (in each year) that were sent forward for investigation, and the number of which resulted in disciplinary action, and information on the nature of the disciplinary action. I would also like a breakdown by gender of all of the above stats. 80 30 Oct 19 4675 For a copy the following information as held by the Defence Forces. Hardware spending is spending on military equipment. Journalist 30 Oct 2019 Transferred to Department of Defence 81 11NOV19 4682 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The quantity of each type of military armoured vehicle that were purchased for the Defence Forces in the years 2016,2017,2018 and to date in 2019 in tabular form. Other 15 Nov 2019 Granted 82 11 Nov 19 4683 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. For each year 1984, 1 989,1994,1999,2004,2009,2014 and 2019: Other 06 Dec 2019 Part Granted Total number of BF of Ireland members by gender and service. Total number of DF of Ireland ?xed wing (aeroplane) pilots by gender and service. Total number of DF of Ireland rotary wing (helicopter) pilots by gender and service. The ?rst month year in which: Females were eligible to apply for the DF of Ireland ?xed wing (aeroplane) pilot training by service. Females were eligible to apply for DF of Ireland rotary wing (helicopter) pilot training by service. A female graduated as a DP of Ireland ?xed wing (aeroplane) pilot by service. A female graduated as a DF of Ireland rotary wing (helicopter) pilot by service 83 15 Nov 19 4684 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. All correspondence between the Defence Forces? Chief of Staff, and both the Department of Defence and the Department of the Taoiseach over the last ?ve years. Journalist No payment received. Search and Retrieval 84 15 Nov 19 4689 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. Total amount spent by the Defence Forces at Moume Shooting Grounds Ltd., Boraghy, Loughmourne, Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, for years ending; Other 28 Nov 2019 Granted i. 31St Decemeber 2014. ii. 31St December 2015. 31St December 2016. iv. 31St December 2017. v. 31St December 2018. vi. 2019 to date. 85 02 Dec 19 4705 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. The number of new recruits who joined the Defence Forces between January 2019 to date (November 26th) broken down between categories (Army, Navy, Air Corps, Reserves) and by county The number of new cadets who joined the Defence Forces between January 1st 2019 to date (November 26th) broken down between categories (Army, Navy, Air Corps, Reserves) and by county The total number of women nationwide who joined the Defence Forces between January 1st 2019 to date (November 26th) broken down between categories (Army, Navy, Air Corps, Reserves) and by county Other 05 Dec 2019 Granted 86 06 Dec 19 4715 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 Copies of any inspection reports or other such reviews of standards of accommodation for recruits at the Curragh military camp. This request to cover the period 01-01-2018 to date of receipt of the request (06-12-2019). Journalist Refused 15(1)(a) 87 11 Dec 19 4717 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The full travel, security and advisory costs incurred by the Defence Forces in the operation to repatriate an Irish national and her child to Ireland since September 1 2019: 0 A breakdown of the above costs, including: 0 The numbers of trips made in connection with the operation 0 The numbers travelling in each party 0 The cost of ?ights, accommodation and meals 0 The cost of advice or consultancy or reports of any kind relevant to the operation commissioned by the Defence Forces Journalist 13 Jan 20 Refused 15(l)(a) 88 19 Dec 19 4722 For a copy of the following information, as held by the Defence Forces. 0 The amount of prize money won from competitions Defence Forces horses participated in the years 2018 to date in 2019 in tabular form, of the prize money how was it distributed in the Other 23 Jan 20 Granted years in question. The number vets currently employed by Defence Forces in years of 2018 and to date in 2019, If the DF uses an external company for the supply of vets please provide the name of company that supplies the vets to DF and the amount that each company received in each of the years in question for the same.