Freedom of Information

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2011

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Questions (252)

Gerald Nash

Question:

274 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will introduce legislation to reform the freedom of information system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26954/11]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

The Deputy will be aware of the significant commitments given in the programme for Government to restore the Freedom of Information Act, to extend its remit to other public bodies including the administrative side of the Garda Síochána, subject to security exceptions and to extend the Act to ensure that all statutory bodies, and all bodies significantly funded from the public purse, are covered. To this end my Department is currently reviewing the Freedom of Information Acts in light of the programme commitments to inform the preparation of appropriate legislative amendments for my consideration in the first instance and the Government in due course.