asked the Minister for the Public Service if he will outline his policy in relation to the publication of all reports commissioned by his Department or other agencies funded by his Department; if he will introduce changes to the present arrangements to ensure that all such reports are published in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions . Oral Answers . - Publication of Reports
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: The policy in relation to the publication of reports commissioned by my Department or any other agency funded by my Department is that a separate decision on publication is taken in each case.
This decision has regard to the purpose of the report and whether it is of general public interest.
I am satisfied that the existing arrangements are satisfactory.