Freedom of Information

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Questions (167)

Gerry Adams

Question:

189 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects the consultation period to conclude on the reform and restructuring of the Freedom of Information Act. [21200/11]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

My Department is engaged in the necessary preparatory work and consultations to give effect to the commitments in the Programme for Government in relation to Freedom of Information. I hope to be in a position to introduce the necessary legislative measures to give effect to the commitments in the Programme for Government early in the New Year.