I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 196 together.
The table sets out the number of freedom of information (FOI) requests received by the Department from 2002 to 2011, along with a breakdown of the fees received in respect of those requests. I have endeavoured to answer your questions as comprehensively as possible, however, it was not possible to provide financial details in respect of 2002 because the Department's financial system was not computerised until 2003:
Year
|
Total Requests Received
|
Total Fees Received
|
Total Search and Retrieval Fees Received
|
2002
|
1,948
|
—
|
—
|
2003
|
2,736
|
€1,155
|
€60
|
2004
|
1,840
|
€4,440.18
|
€1,225.18
|
2005
|
3,716
|
€4,515.71
|
€2,415.71
|
2006
|
1,108
|
€2,190
|
0
|
2007
|
470
|
€2,478
|
€893
|
2008
|
457
|
€4,802.87
|
€1,637.87
|
2009
|
569
|
€3,327.80
|
€1,177.40
|
2010
|
796
|
€2,626.27
|
€501.27
|
2011
|
1,170
|
€3,558.78
|
€1,213.78
|