Freedom of Information.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (52)

John Gormley

Question:

39 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that local authority procedures for charging for the provision of freedom of information material is standardised across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36677/05]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

Standard charges for provision of material under the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 and 2003 are prescribed in regulations SI 139 of 1998 and SI 264 of 2003. Local authorities and other public bodies subject to the regulations are required to operate the charges as prescribed.