Freedom of Information Requests

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 December 2013

Thursday, 19 December 2013

Questions (280)

Seán Fleming

Question:

280. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department in 2012 and to date in 2013; the number of requests for which a search and retrieval fee was sought; the maximum fee sought by his Department in respect of a request received; the number of requests not proceeded following the non-payment of the search and retrieval fee sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54998/13]

Written answers

Minister for Defence

The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table:

Information Requested	2012	2013 to date
Requests received	50	39
Number of requests for which search and retrieval fee was sought	1	2
The maximum fee sought	€292.35	€251.40
Requests not proceeded with	1	1

I am satisfied that my Department is in compliance with Freedom of Information legislation in all respects.