Freedom of Information Requests

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 December 2013

Thursday, 19 December 2013

Questions (314)

Seán Fleming

Question:

314. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of freedom of information requests received by her 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 her Department in respect of a request received; the number of requests not proceeded with following the non-payment of the search and retrieval fee sought; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54996/13]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

In 2012, 32 requests were received in my Department. Search and Retrieval Fees were sought in respect of four cases. The maximum fee sought in respect of search and retrieval fees was €628.50. One request did not proceed to completion as search and retrieval fees sought were not paid. In 2013 thus far, 39 requests have been received in my Department. Search and retrieval fees were sought in respect of five cases. The maximum fee sought in respect of search and retrieval fees was €660.00 in respect of four separate though related requests from the same applicant. This fee covered the four requests. No requests did not proceed as a result of search and retrieval fees being sought.