Andrew Boylan
Question:11 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will announce the access planned for members of the public on foot of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997. [7470/98]
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11 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will announce the access planned for members of the public on foot of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997. [7470/98]
My Department has been putting in place a comprehensive policy to ensure that members of the public will have access to the records stipulated by the Freedom of Information Act. The Act comes into operation on 21 April 1998. Arrangements for members of the public to access information held by my Department are at an advanced stage.