FOI Decision Log 2024
Requester Type
FOI Request
Decision
Decision Letter
Journalist
copies of any correspondence between the LDA and the Dept of Public Expenditure with regard to the inclusion of the development agency under lobbying legislation including for the purposes of the Lobbying Register. This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2022 to date.
Refused
Journalist
any correspondence between the LDA and the Central Bank since February 1, 2023.
Part grant
Journalist
requesting all records held by the Land Development Agency in relation to the site of the former St Finan's Hospital in Killarney, which were generated between the 26th July 2023 and the date of acknowledgement of this request The request is for records to include – but not limited to: reports, internal and external correspondence, minutes of meetings, notes or memos in relation to discussions or telephone calls.
Part grant
Journalist
copies of any records held referring or relating to the LDA decision to absent itself from a meeting with the Oireachtas housing committee. For avoidance of doubt, it is the postponement decision referred to in the following article: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-planning/2023/12/11/land-development-agency-criticised-for-withdrawing-from-housing-committee-meeting/
Part grant
Business/Interest Groups
records held by the Land Development Agency (LDA) concerning the tender process for the Cost Rental Application Software & Services, with the reference number 13th November 2023
Part grant
1. Detailed Scoring: A breakdown of the scoring for each category in the evaluation process for all bidders, including Bynaric.
2. Evaluators' Information: Names, roles, and the professional relationship of each evaluator with the winning bidder, Keyholder.
3. Selection Process for Inviting Tenders: Documentation detailing how and why Keyholder was invited to participate in this tender.
4. Communications with Keyholder: Any records of communication between LDA and Keyholder before, during, and after the tender process. This includes emails, letters, and memos.
5. Scheduled Demonstrations or Presentations: Records of any scheduled product demonstrations or presentations by Keyholder, including calendar entries, Teams, Zoom, or in-person meeting records, as well as any sign-in/out records at LDA facilities related to Keyholder.
6. Purpose and Outcomes of Meetings: The roles of participants and the reasons for any meetings with Keyholder, including any outcomes or decisions made as a result.
7. Keyholder's Tender Response: A copy of the tender response submitted by Keyholder, subject to redaction of commercially sensitive information.
Journalist
Any correspondence (and attachments) related to Minister Ossian Smyth's April 2023 visit to the Digital Hub in Dublin. Any minutes or notes related to Minister Ossian Smyth's April 2023 visit to the Digital Hub in Dublin.
Transferred
Journalist
Any correspondence (and attachments) related to the Department of Environment secretary general's visit to the Digital Hub in Dublin in 2024. Any minutes or notes related to the Department of Environment secretary general's visit to the Digital Hub in Dublin in 2024.
Transferred
Journalist
copies of any correspondence between the LDA and its parent department with regard to the agency's requirement for a larger office space as it scales up its operations. This request to cover the period 1 Mar 2023 to date.
Refused
Journalist
copies of any correspondence between the LDA and the following bodies with regard to the transfer of ESB lands to the development agency: a/ ESB, b/ ESB Networks, c/ the Dept of Environment, and d/ the Dept of Housing.
Part grant
Business/Interest Groups
1. Any and all information held (whether manual, automated, written, electronic or otherwise) in respect of the responses received by the Land Development Agency in relation to the requests which it made under “Project Tosaigh”.
Refused
2. Any and all information in respect of the email dated the 8th December 2023 which I sent to the Land Development Agency (including but not limited to any contacts, approaches, emails, telefaxes, letters, notes, memorandums of discussions and any other communications between (i) the Land Development Agency and (ii) any third parties including the Irish Independent, its servants or agents (including NAMED PERSON), in relation to my said email of the 8th December 2023).
Journalist
A copy of the LDA commissioned evaluation of the potential for the Cathal Brugha Barracks to be repurposed as a new housing-led mixed-use community.
Refused
Other
Please provide me with all records on how my personal application to the recent lottery for apartments in Dun Oir was processed, including evidence that I was included in the lottery.
Part grant
I would like the records showing how the lottery was conducted, along with any evidence on where and when it took place, and any reports from any independent adjudicators present
Journalist
a copy of any site incident reports that were brought to the attention of the CEO or the LDA board in the most recent twelve month period.
Part grant
Business/Interest Groups
1. Documentation outlining the planned ICT procurements, including hardware, software, maintenance agreements, and related services, scheduled for this year.
Part grant
2. Information on any planned ICT projects or initiatives for the current fiscal year.
3. Details on budget allocations earmarked for ICT procurement.
4. Timelines associated with the procurement processes.
5. Any tender notices or requests for proposals related to ICT procurement, if available.
Journalist
a copy of the following correspondence and any follow-on correspondence arising from it (Nov '23 board meeting minutes refer): “6.7 It was agreed that the LDA would issue a letter to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the Cost Rental homes allocation process”.
Refused
Journalist
A copy of all correspondence between the Office of the Minister for Housing and the LDA about the Cost Rental homes allocation process between 01 November 2023 to current date
Refused
Journalist
All records of communication between the property section, or office of the CEO, of the Land Development Agency relating to the St Finan's Hospital site in Killarney between 1 January 2024 and the date of acknowledgement of this request.
Refused
Journalist
a copy of any correspondence between the LDA and the Department of Housing with regard to proposals for the conversion of office blocks into residential housing. This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2024 to date.
Refused
Business / Interest Group
information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the acquisition of land for the Dundrum Hospital. Specifically, I am seeking details on the total amount paid by the Land Development Authority for the purchase of the land designated for this project. If multiple transactions or agreements took place, please include all relevant figures or provide a breakdown if possible.
Refused
Business / Interest Group
Copies of the initial contact received from any third parties (whether a letter, email, memo of a phone call or meeting or otherwise), received by the Land Development Agency in the period from (i) the 1st November 2021 to the 30th April 2022 and (ii) the 1st July 2023 to the 31st of December 2023, in response to the request which it made for expressions of interest from private landowners under “Project Tosaigh”. Any and all information in respect of the email dated the 8th December 2023 which I sent to the Land Development Agency (including but not limited to any contacts, approaches, emails, telefaxes, letters, notes, memorandums of discussions and any other communications between (i) the Land Development Agency and (ii) any third parties including the Irish Independent, its servants or agents (including NAMED PERSON), in relation to my said email of the 8th December 2023).
Refused
Journalist
copies of any briefings, memos, submissions, speaking notes, Q&As or other such overview/discussion material prepared for the CEO or the board with regard to Sinn Féin policy around the abolition of the LDA. In particular, I am seeking any briefing material prepared for the CEO ahead of media interviews such as the following: https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/breakfast-business/john-coleman-chief-executive-of-the-land-development-agency Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.
Granted
Journalist
“A copy of all correspondence from and to LDA chief executive John Coleman mentioning the price of affordable-purchase homes being delivered by the LDA in the Dublin area.” “can you please search for record in this calendar year – so January 1st 2024 to November 12th, 2024.”
Refused
Other
We believe an Archaeological survey took place in 2023. We have seen the report done in January 2024 but believe there was an earlier survey completed. We request all information regarding this site in respect of any surveys carried out.
Refused
Journalist
1. a copy of any pre-budget submission made by the LDA. 2. a copy of any correspondence between the LDA and its parent department and/or the Dept of Finance and/or D/PER with regard to its budget allocation in Budget 2025.
Part-Granted
Other
Records of the quantity of housing units delivered on Land Development Agency sites, categorised regionally, along with the price of each housing unit, whether sold or currently for sale, within the timeframe of the calender year of 2024.
Granted