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2024 FOI disclosure logs

FOI00802

Status Refused
Date received 01 Oct 2024
Date of decision 09 Oct 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:
1.  A copy of the ESB’s gender identity (or transgender) and expression policy (“the Policy”).

2.  All written records including memos, board* packs and presentations, emails, diary entries, written correspondence, notes of phone calls and meetings, agendas, and reports in relation to the ESB’s review, discussion, challenge and ultimate approval of the Policy. 
*Or Steering committee, if the Policy was ultimately approved by a Steering Committee and not the Board.

3.  All written records including memos, emails, diary entries, written correspondence, notes of phone calls and meetings and agendas, and reports in regards to meetings or calls with any outside groups in relation to the ESB’s review, discussion, challenge and ultimate approval of the Policy.

4.  A list of the organisations the ESB consulted with, in relation to the drafting and approval of the Policy, including clarification on which organisations received monetary (or other) compensation for their advice, time etc.

5.  The number of e-mails, letters or calls received from ESB employees expressing concern or complaining about the Policy and a list of the main areas of concern. 

FOI00806

Status Part-Granted
Date received 18 Oct 2024
Date of decision 06 Dec 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

All records relating to the power outage in Grosvenor Place and Effra Road, Dublin 6 from approx 5.30pm on Wednesday 16 October to approx 1am on Thursday 17 October.

 All records relating to the power outage in Lower Rathmines Road and Leinster Road, Dublin 6 on the evening of Sunday 13 October.

FOI00804

Status Granted
Date received 07 Oct 2024
Date of decision 27 Nov 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request
Questions that require answers:
Q1)  Are smart meters mandatory?

Q2)  Can I be refused a new connection on the grounds that I do not want a smart meter to be installed?

Q3)  When having a new connection installed, do I have to have a smart meter with the new connection, or can I choose a non-smart meter to be installed?

Q4)  If I choose not to have a smart meter installed, can I purchase a meter that is *MID approved and have that installed instead of a smart meter?
* MID - A MID Approved Meter is a type of measuring instrument that meets the requirements of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) 2004/22/EC. The MID is a European Union (EU) directive aimed at harmonizing the requirements for measuring instruments, ensuring their accuracy, and facilitating free trade across the EU.

FOI00817

Status Part-Granted
Date received 07 Nov 2024
Date of decision 22 Nov 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request
1.  How many domestic smart meters have been installed since the National Smart Metering Programme (NSMP) began?

2.  How many domestic smart meters have been activated since the NSMP began?

3.  How many individual domestic customers have opted for a smart tariff?

4.  How many domestic smart meters have been activated for smart services since the NSMP began?

5.  How many commercial smart meters have been activated for smart services since the NSMP began?

6.  How many customers have registered their domestic MPRN with ESB Networks Portal since the NSMP began?

7.  How many customers have downloaded their smart data via ESB Networks Portal?

8.  How many customers have downloaded specifically their "30-minute readings in kW" HDF file via ESB Networks Portal?

9.  Who can I get in contact with to further discuss the NSMP and gaining access as an “Other third parties offering energy related services to Final Customers” under the proposed Smart Meter Data Access Code?

FOI00813

Status Withdrawn
Date received 05 Nov 2024
Date of decision 27 Nov 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

GIS datasets (shapefiles or equivalent) for the Irish electricity distribution and transmission network at a national. The data is required for a research project funded by Science Foundation Ireland.

FOI00812

Status Withdrawn
Date received 04 Nov 2024
Date of decision 27 Nov 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

I am looking for a full detailed map of the 38kV and 110kV lines for Ireland.

FOI00803

Status Part-Granted
Date received 03 Oct 2024
Date of decision 23 Oct 2024
Category of requester Journalist
Details of request

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:

-  a copy of any correspondence between ESB Networks and the daa with regard to a recent power outage that affected Dublin Airport. It is this one to which I refer: https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/dublin-airport-still-experiencing-some-delays-after-power-outage-resolved-1672126.html

-  a copy of any reports into the cause or impact of the power outage.

FOI00820

Status Refused
Date received 19 Nov 2024
Date of decision 18 Oct 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

Records Created between 1st January, 2020 and 19th November, 2024

Relating to ESB Networks' Revenue Protection and Database Systems Unit (Policies, Procedures, Organisation, Operations and Administration etc)

As are contained in Reports, Submissions or Corrective Actions & Improvements docs

Submitted by Either Group Internal Audit OR the Quality Unit to any/all of the following:

Local Senior Line Management (ESB Networks)

Managing Director, ESB Networks

Group Internal Audit

Audit and Risk Committee

ESB Group Chief Executive Officer and/or

Executive Committee (ExCo)

FOI00819

Status Refused
Date received 18 Nov 2024
Date of decision 11 Oct 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

I request the names and work email addresses of the following ESB Networks DAC officials:

Chairperson

Managing Director

Company Secretary

Head of Audit and Risk Committee

External Auditor

FOI00818

Status Part-Granted
Date received 18 Nov 2024
Date of decision 11 Dec 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

Records created between: 01/01/2020 - 31/10/2024

 Records of the Revenue Protection & Database Services Unit/Section pertaining to Domestic Meter Single-Phase 24h Day & Night Installations

 (1)  No. of Individualised Letters sent notifying visit from Meter Section

 (2)  Number of Legal or Criminal Prosecutions for Theft/Fradu/Tampering/Damage

 (3)  Number of Finalised Legal Cases

 (4)  Overall Number of relevant meters in the network to nearest 50,000

 (5)  Number of above cases found "Proven" by the Courts

 Also:

(a) Job Description and PMDS KPI's for the role of RP & DS Unit Manager

 (b) Job Description and PMDS KPI's for the role of RP & DS Team

* Records Per Annum or part thereof for 2024

FOI00822

Status Part-Granted
Date received 20 Nov 2024
Date of decision 13 Jan 2025
Category of requester Client
Details of request
Can you please provide details of disruptions to supply / faults on the Pollerton line in Carlow; for the period 2020-24 inclusive, detailing quantity of such power outages, duration of each outage, cause of the faults, and any remedial action taken to prevent such faults recurring.

FOI00824

Status Refused
Date received 21 Nov 2024
Date of decision 22 Nov 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request
1.  A copy of the ESB Networks’ gender identity (or transgender) and expression policy (“the Policy”).

2.  All written records including memos, board* packs and presentations, emails, diary entries, written correspondence, notes of phone calls and meetings, agendas, and reports in relation to the ESB Networks’ review, discussion, challenge and ultimate approval of the Policy.

*  Or Steering committee, if the Policy was ultimately approved by a Steering Committee and not the Board.

3.  A list of the organisations that ESB Networks consulted with, in relation to the drafting and approval of the Policy, including clarification on which organisations received monetary (or other) compensation for their advice, time etc.

FOI00838

Status Refused
Date received 18 Dec 2024
Date of decision 18 Dec 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request
All documents in relation to routing/construction of the 100kV Moneypoint to Dunnestown Powerline. This to include all plans, drawings, maps and any notes (both internal & third party) in relation to above from 1980 to the present day.

FOI00828

Status Refused
Date received 29 Nov 2024
Date of decision 02 Dec 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: 

- a copy of any records held referring or relating to the use of ESB poles for the erection of election posters. This request to cover the period 1 Sept 2024 to date.

 - a copy of any complaints or correspondence received with regard to the above, and the response that issued in each case.

FOI00836

Status Part-Granted
Date received 11 Dec 2024
Date of decision 13 Jan 2025
Category of requester Journalist
Details of request
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request the following:

1.  All faults reported at the below ESB network substations in the last 3 years (Description per substation).

2.  All faults reported by customers (Including power outage) in the below areas in the last 3 years (Description if available).

3.  Maintenance carried out at the below ESB network substations in the last 3 years. (Description per substation).

4.  Any other reports, analysis and reviews carried out at the below ESB network substations in the last 3 years.

5.  Investment at the below ESB network substations in the last 10 years, (Description per substation). 

6.  Investment in the below ESB network areas infrastructure, electricity lines, poles etc in the last 10 years, (Description per substation).

Areas
Clifden - Parent Station Galway
Recess - Parent Station Galway
Screeb - Parent Station Screeb, Co Galway
An Cheathrú Rua - Parent Station Screeb, Co Galway 
An Spidéal - Parent station Screeb, Co Galway

FOI00834

Status Refused
Date received 09 Dec 2024
Date of decision 22 Nov 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request
1.  A list of all ESB stations and sub-stations located in Connemara and Galway.

2.  Details of any investment made in the infrastructure of these stations and sub-stations over the past five years (2019–2024).

3. Damages from the latest storms.

If possible, I would appreciate a breakdown of the investment, including the nature of the works carried out, the dates, and the costs involved.

FOI00832

Status Granted
Date received 03 Dec 2024
Date of decision 17 Dec 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

Can you please send me a pdf of the current contract between ESBN DAC or any of its subsidiaries and Circet regarding  the smart meter programme.

FOI00841

Status Granted
Date received 23 Dec 2024
Date of decision 18 Dec 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

I request access to the following records concerning ESB Network Limited’s functions under its Distribution System Operator Licence:

 Copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of ESB Networks DAC

FOI00801

Status Granted
Date received 30 Sep 2024
Date of decision 23 Oct 2024
Category of requester Client
Details of request

Could I please request a list of the following items: 

  • Average number of power outages per Irish household in 2023 and 2024 (to date) 
  • Records of all planned outages on the Shanngrove/Ringmoylan area of Pallasnery Co. Limerick in 2023 and 2024 (to date) 
  • Records of all unscheduled power outages in the Shannongrove/Ringmoylan area of Pallaskenry Co Limerick. 
  • Records of any proposed upgrades or solutions to the interrmittant power outages in the Shannongrove/Ringmoylan area of Pallaskenry. Co. Limerick 
  • The length in hours and minutes of each outage listed above. 

FOI00793

Status Refused
Date received 20 Sep 2024
Date of decision 02 Oct 2024
Category of requester Business / Interest Group
Details of request

What type/brand of paint is being used currently to repaint the Poolbeg Chimneys?