Freedom of Information Requests

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Questions (56)

Micheál Martin

Question:

56. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests his Department has received since January; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29168/13]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

My Department has received 59 Freedom of Information Requests since 1 January 2013. All Freedom of Information applications received in my Department are processed by designated officials in accordance with the 1997 and 2003 Freedom of Information Acts. In accordance with those statutes, I have no role in relation to the processing of such requests.