Freedom of Information Disclosure Log

The FOI Disclosure Log is a record of all completed requests for information that SEUPB has received and dealt with under the FOI Code of Practice. If you would like to receive a copy of the outcome of any of the FOI requests, please contact us via email: communications@seupb.eu

Displaying 1 - 25 of 85 requests
2021
Heading Date of Response Request Outcome Sort descending
FOI-2021-006 Omagh Support and Self Help Group 09/11/2021 OSSHG are requesting a F.O.I. on all correspondence between VSS and SEUPB in connection with...
Full request OSSHG are requesting a F.O.I. on all correspondence between VSS and SEUPB in connection with Peace iv lost records.
Clarification sought and not received- treated as withdrawn.
FOI-2021-004 Vouching for PIV Funding 21/06/2021 Following on from my previous email, please could provide me with the following information in relation to vouching for Peace IV funding staff caseload. ...
Full request Following on from my previous email, please could provide me with the following information in relation to vouching for Peace IV funding staff caseload. If you are not the appropriate person to deal with this request I would be grateful if you could pass my query onto them.

1. The Process of requesting case information from advocacy and Health and well-being staff to verify funding. For example how are non-complex needs forms and complex needs forms requested, is it random or is there a specific requirement from each funded group.

2. For year 2017-2019, is there any complex or non complex data outstanding from any funded group and in specific Omagh Support &Self Help Group?

3. Could there be future requests for data in relation to the above period (2017-19) or has this period been closed in line with end of financial years?

4. How much funding has been vouched in relation to Peace IV workers for Omagh Support & self Help Group for year 2019-20?
Clarifiction sought on two points (not received), information disclosed on one point and not held on the remaining point.
2014
Heading Date of Response Request Outcome Sort descending
FOI-2014-002 18/02/2014 Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information:
• A list of all internal audits carried out by the...
Full request Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information:
• A list of all internal audits carried out by the Department of Finance and Personnel on the request of SEUPB in 2010.
• Copies of the final reports/conclusions of said internal audits.
Clarificatrion sought but not received.
FOI - 2014-05 01/07/2014 "Under the Freedom of Information Act I request the following information:
The original application for the Gobbins & Sliabh Liag project
The economic appraisal for the Gobbins...
Full request "Under the Freedom of Information Act I request the following information:
The original application for the Gobbins & Sliabh Liag project
The economic appraisal for the Gobbins & Sliabh Liag project
The letter of offer for the Gobbins & Sliabh Liag project."
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FOI - 2014-06 01/08/2014 "Project: Refurbishment of Portadown Peoples Park.
Under the freedom of information act I wish to request all the information that was submitted with the above application...
Full request "Project: Refurbishment of Portadown Peoples Park.
Under the freedom of information act I wish to request all the information that was submitted with the above application form. I also wish to request any information relating to the scoring of the above project."
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FOI - 2014 - 07 01/08/2014 "Under the Freedom of Information Act we would ask the SEUPB to provide a list of which organizations that responded to the first consultations that...
Full request "Under the Freedom of Information Act we would ask the SEUPB to provide a list of which organizations that responded to the first consultations that received a communication notifying them about the 2nd consultation during June 2014."
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2013
Heading Date of Response Request Outcome Sort descending
FOI - 2013-05 02/08/2013 I wish to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act for full discovery of all documentation from commencement until cessation in relation...
Full request I wish to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act for full discovery of all documentation from commencement until cessation in relation to the recent Programme Officer competition when interviews were held on Wednesday 26th June 2013 including all documentation in relation to all candidates both interviewed and non-interviewed held electronically or non-electronically within the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland by SEUPB.
Information partially processed as SAR. Remainder released
FOI - 2013 - 01 01/03/2013 "I request the following records including documentation, memoranda, letters, emails, minutes of meetings and records etc, that are related and relevant to the application by...
Full request "I request the following records including documentation, memoranda, letters, emails, minutes of meetings and records etc, that are related and relevant to the application by the Magheramourne-Mongorry Downhill Mountain Biking Trails Centres initiative, for funding from the Special EU Programmes Body. I also seek copies of representations that were made to the SEUPB in this regard and details of advice that SEUPB may have sourced from Departments or organisations."
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FOI - 2013-02 01/03/2013 ‘Could you please furnish me with any information to hand which confirms that the funding for the plaques has now in fact been recouped from...
Full request ‘Could you please furnish me with any information to hand which confirms that the funding for the plaques has now in fact been recouped from Donegal County Council or alternatively that it is in the process of being recouped.’
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FOI - 2013 - 04 01/06/2013 "I would like to receive:
Current data showing the amount of PEACE III funding that has been allocated through the SEUPB to all the ex-prisoner groups...
Full request "I would like to receive:
Current data showing the amount of PEACE III funding that has been allocated through the SEUPB to all the ex-prisoner groups and all the victims groups please. I understand that the victims groups are not classified as such and so you may prefer to provide the information for all recipients of whatever strand of funding the victims groups receive. I believe this may be Measure 1.2 - Acknowledging and Dealing with the Past."
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FOI - 2013 - 03 01/04/2013 "1). How many desktop PCs do you have at this site? Which brand(s) are they?
2). How many laptops/notebooks or tablet PCs do you have at...
Full request "1). How many desktop PCs do you have at this site? Which brand(s) are they?
2). How many laptops/notebooks or tablet PCs do you have at this site? Which brand(s) are they?
3). How many thin clients do you have at this site? Which brand(s) are they?
4). What operating systems do you run on your PCs/Laptops?
5). How many desktops, laptops and thin clients do you have in total in your organisation across the country?
6). How many physical servers do you have on site? Which brand(s) are they?
7). How many virtual servers do you have on site?
8). Which server virtualisation software do you use?
9). Which server operating systems do you use?
10). What supplier provides the maintenance (out of warranty) support on your desktops and servers and when does the contract expire?
11). What suppliers/brands of Storage Area Networking (SAN) do you use?
12). Which application do you use for Enterprise Resource Planning/Management (ERP/ERM)?
13). Which application do you use for Groupware Products?
14). Which application do you use for Database Products?
15). Which application do you use for CRM Software?
16). Which application do you use for Business Intelligence Systems?
17). Which application do you use for Finance & Accounting Systems?
18). Which application do you use for Human Resource Application Systems?
19). What are the names, line types and speeds of your ISPs?
20). Who is your primary voice carrier?
21). Approximately how many phone extensions do you have at this site?
22). Do you use VoIP for your internal communications?
23). Are your external calls through your voice carrier carried over VoIP or do they go over a conventional phone line?
24). Which brand of PBX do you use at this site?
25). Which supplier has the maintenance contract on your PBX and when does the contract expire?
26). Who supplies the outsourced or managed service for your data centre and when does the contract expire?
27). Who supplies the outsourced or managed service for your service desk and when does the contract expire?"
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FOI - 2013 - 09 01/10/2013 "I am seeking your assistance to get a copy of the plans and or proposals for the Ulster Lighthouse Trails Project with special regard to...
Full request "I am seeking your assistance to get a copy of the plans and or proposals for the Ulster Lighthouse Trails Project with special regard to Fanad Head."
Information disclosed
FOI - 2013 - 10 01/12/2013 "The documents requested are in relation to the Business Plan submitted by C.I.L.
2.3
C.I.L consultation with and supported by various groups including Fanad Local Development Groups.
Information...
Full request "The documents requested are in relation to the Business Plan submitted by C.I.L.
2.3
C.I.L consultation with and supported by various groups including Fanad Local Development Groups.
Information request:
1. List of groups consulted with.
2. Copy of consultation document.
3.3
Listed as Completed Outcomes
1. Copy of agreement reaches with Fanad Community
2. Copy of all letters of support

- Date when Business Plan was submitted."
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2012
Heading Date of Response Request Outcome Sort descending
FOI-2012-004 Project Audits 01/02/2012 Under the Freedom of Information can you please provide me with the following information:

1) Can you provide me with the number of Victims Groups that you...
Full request Under the Freedom of Information can you please provide me with the following information:

1) Can you provide me with the number of Victims Groups that you had Audits carried out on?
2) Can you provide me with the names of Victims Groups that you have had Audits carried out on?
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FOI-2012-011 Whistle Blowing Operations 01/07/2012 "In the ASM Report it refers to the 'whistle blower' which you have now identified as myself. I am the person who went to...
Full request "In the ASM Report it refers to the 'whistle blower' which you have now identified as myself. I am the person who went to your office to discuss one document.
Can you provide the minutes of the meeting, of what the discussion was and the exact wording I alleged have said. I am entitle to this information under the Data Protection Act and also the Freedom of Information so can you please provide this information as soon as possible."
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FOI-2012-012 PEACE Funding 01/08/2012 "I would like to ask under the Freedom of Information Act. It is in relation to Peace funding and how it has been allocated.
How...
Full request "I would like to ask under the Freedom of Information Act. It is in relation to Peace funding and how it has been allocated.
How much of Peace I, II and IIa funding has been allocated to Nationalist interests and how much has gone to Protestant initiatives?
Also what percentage of these three funding schemes has gone to ex-prisoners group?"
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FOI-2012-007 Number of Suspected Fraud Cases 01/05/2012 I would be grateful for the following information under the terms of the FOI.

1. Total cost of your fraud investigation service (DARD Central Investigation Service)...
Full request I would be grateful for the following information under the terms of the FOI.

1. Total cost of your fraud investigation service (DARD Central Investigation Service) for the last financial year.
2. Total number of cases of suspected fraud or irregularity referred for investigation during the last financial year.
3. Total number of cases fully investigated in the last financial year.
4. Total number of cases sent for prosecution and/or disciplinary action in the last financial year.
5. Why does SEUPB use the DARD central investigation service as they have no legal powers of investigation, surveillance and financial investigation and in an investigation by Deloitte on July 2010 they were found to be fabricating evidence and much more?
6. Please supply a copy of your anti fraud policy, fraud response plan and service level agreement with DARD for the last financial year.
7. In the last few years a grant or funding was withdrawn from the victims group FAIR headed by mr William Frazer. Can you confirm who the investigating authority was.
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FOI-2012-008 Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland - STRIPE Project 01/06/2012 "I wish to receive a copy of the following documents:
1. The full application document submitted by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland for the "STRIPE"...
Full request "I wish to receive a copy of the following documents:
1. The full application document submitted by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland for the "STRIPE" Programme, together with all attachments and any amendments or revisions to the application.
2. The budget for the STRIPE programme (if separate), together with all attachments and any amendments or revisions to the budget.
3. The Notice of Award letter from the SEUPB to the applicant, together with all attachments and any general or special conditions that might be attached to the Award.
4. The SEUPB's policies and guidance documents related to human rights, promotion of sectarian or religious practices and non-discrimination in the use of grant funds and related or supported activities, along with grant conditions (if any) prohibiting discriminatory or sectarian practices on the part of grant recipients."
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FOI-2012-009 Families Acting for Innocent Victims (FAIR) 01/06/2012 "This request is made under the terms of the FOI Act and if felt appropriate under the terms of the DPA.
Please supply me with the...
Full request "This request is made under the terms of the FOI Act and if felt appropriate under the terms of the DPA.
Please supply me with the following;
1. A copy of the Deloitte investigation report dated the summer of 2010 into the conduct of the Head of the Central Investigation Service (CIS), Mr Thomas McCauley, who was used for advice and guidance in the investigation into me and my organisation FAIR.
2. Confirmation that Mr McCauley, who gave advice and guidance and prepared a report is a qualified "Counter Fraud Examiner"
3. A copy of the CIS report into the investigation of me and my organisation FAIR. The report was conducted by Thomas McCauley on behalf of SEUPB.
4. A copy of the advice and guidance given by McCauley, internal memos, emails and all other documents contained in the CIS investigation into me and my organisation FAIR.
5. A copy of the minutes of all COS meetings with SEUPB on my investigation from start to finish.
6. A copy of any documents presented or used as part of a fraud awareness programme given to SEUPB staff by CIS covering the period 2009 to date."
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FOI-2012-020 YESIP Projects 01/10/2012 "I understand that Brian Smart DEL very kindly made contact with you on my behalf regarding the CATER projects submitted, as I understand by the...
Full request "I understand that Brian Smart DEL very kindly made contact with you on my behalf regarding the CATER projects submitted, as I understand by the five. Belfast Partnership Boards in 2,000.
I would like to see any material - Project Proposals, Monitoring reports Meeting Minutes etc that the SEUPB are holding under EU regulations.
May I therefore make a request under Freedom of Information Act to see or have a copy of any paper work the SEUPB may hold?"
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FOI-2012-022 22 Extending Positive Relations Project 01/11/2012 "Could you provide me with the following information in relation to the Extending Positive Relations Project:
Was the Political Skills aspect of the project put out...
Full request "Could you provide me with the following information in relation to the Extending Positive Relations Project:
Was the Political Skills aspect of the project put out to tender in 2010 or after? If so,

How many tenders were submitted?
What were the names of the organisations whom submitted tenders?
The details of the successful tender?
What role does Women Into Politics currently have in the said project?
Please provide the requested information within the timeframe laid down by the FOI Act."
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FOI-2012-013 Audit and Investigations 01/08/2012 "I now request the following information under current Freedom of Information legislation.
1. In the financial year 2010/2011 how many investigations did the SEUPB initiate and...
Full request "I now request the following information under current Freedom of Information legislation.
1. In the financial year 2010/2011 how many investigations did the SEUPB initiate and carry out into allegations of irregularities/maladministration by organisations in receipt of EU funding?
2. How many organisations were subjected to audit as a result of these allegations?
3. How many of these investigations were referred to the Central Investigation Service for action?
4. How many of these investigations were subsequently referred to the PSNI for action?
5. The same information as requested in 1-5 be made available in respect of the financial years 2009/2010 and 2011/2012."
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FOI-2012-015 Fort Dunree Remembrance Project 01/08/2012 "I would be grateful to receive information, in photocopy form (where relevant) as follows:

Copy/ies of the Application/s for Funding and accompanying data which gave rise...
Full request "I would be grateful to receive information, in photocopy form (where relevant) as follows:

Copy/ies of the Application/s for Funding and accompanying data which gave rise to the matters covered in this correspondence.
A copy of the Report of findings ‘as compiled and issued to the relevant Lead Partner’ of the project involved. (My understanding from your website is that the Lead Partner is Donegal County Council, but I would be grateful for verification of this). I request the following particular information (if not already evident in the Application/s and Report):-
The name of the group who submitted the Application/s to which the fabricated quotations in the name of my firm were attached. (On your website I have accessed the name of Fort Dunree Military Museum with the Project name ‘Fort Dunree Remembrance Project’, contact David Magee, with funding awarded of €34,250. I would be grateful to receive verification of these details.
Copy of any evidence to hand of who officially signed the Application/s for Funding.
With regard to the fabricated quotations I request any information to hand as to whether these were fabricated with the knowledge and approval of the applicant group.
I request information, if any, showing that The Inishowen Friends of Messines Organisation (for whose remembrance events the plagues were acquired) have had any act or part in the Application/s and fabrications as submitted?
Copies of the fabricated quotations of the other two firms.
A copy of the quotation of the firm who was awarded the contract and carried out the work of preparing and erecting the three plagues?
The amount paid to said firm for the preparing and erecting of the three plaques."
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FOI-2012-023 Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland - STRIPE Project 01/08/2012 "Following the award of £884,000 in April this year to the Orange Order to fund their STRIPE cross community, cross border project, can you tell...
Full request "Following the award of £884,000 in April this year to the Orange Order to fund their STRIPE cross community, cross border project, can you tell me:

How the distribution of this money within the Orange Order is accounted for? (i.e. do local groups need to apply to the Orange Order for use of this money? And who is responsible for documenting this?)
What is the criteria that projects must adhere to in order to successfully access this money?
What programmes and projects have so far been funded under this project? (I would appreciate a breakdown of the money allocated to each project, the area or region of the project, and who heads the project)
Is it possible, for the purposes of accountability, to see the application made by the Orange Order, on which this money was successfully awarded by the European Union Peace 3 fund?"
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FOI-2012-026 Extending Positive Relations Project 01/11/2012 "I would like to request all information held by SEUPB regarding the named company 'WiP Weber Shandwick' awarded the tender for the Political Skills element...
Full request "I would like to request all information held by SEUPB regarding the named company 'WiP Weber Shandwick' awarded the tender for the Political Skills element of the Extending Positive Postive Relations Project including the Constitution, name of Director and Board.
In addition I would like to request the details of the tenders submitted by the other named organisations.

McWilliams Associates
Weber Shandwick
Cheridth Simmons
I would like to request all details regarding the constitution, registration, staff and other particulars of these organisations submitted with the tenders.
I also request all information relating to the delivery and finance of the of the said project i.e Extending Positive Relations adminstered by Training For Women's Network.
I look forward to your response within the timeframe specified by the FOI ACT."
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