Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005
176 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Higher Education Training Awards Council does not come within the scope of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; and if he will take steps to address this matter to ensure transparency in the third level sector. [15610/05]
View answer177 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if the Freedom of Information Act 1997 will be extended to include HETAC and FETAC. [15547/05]
View answer183 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Finance his proposals to add the Higher Education Training Awards Council to the list of bodies to which the Freedom of Information Act 1997 applies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15055/05]
View answer186 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will include the Higher Education Training Awards Council under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; the reason HETAC is not under the provisions of the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15188/05]
View answer188 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if he will designate the Higher Education Training Awards Council under the working of the Freedom of Information Act 1997 to ensure transparency and to reinforce the credibility of the third level education sector. [15199/05]
View answer189 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Finance his plans to include correspondence (details supplied) under the Freedom of Information Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15285/05]
View answer190 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider designating the Higher Education Training Awards Council under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/05]
View answer191 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Finance if it is proposed to designate the Higher Education Training Awards Council under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15295/05]
View answer192 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the Freedom of Information Act 1997 to include HETAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15389/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 176, 177, 183, 186 and 188 to 192, inclusive, together.
The Freedom of Information Act has been extended gradually as experience has been gained in its application. Proposals for a further extension of freedom of information are being finalised in the Department of Finance. The organisations in question are being considered as part of that proposal.
