Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 Jun 2000

Vol. 522 No. 2

Written Answers. - Freedom of Information Act.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

80 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the number of requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act, 1997, made to his Department in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18493/00]

The Taoiseach

The number of requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act made to my Department in each of the past three years is as follows:

1998 (21/04/98 to 31/12/98)–82 requests

1999 (01/01/99 to 31/12/99)–207 requests

2000 (01/01/00 to 22/06/00)–98 requests