As the Deputy is aware, the Government has previously agreed to substantial reductions in the internal review and appeal fees for FOI. A reduction from €75 to €30 has been agreed in relation to the fee for an application for internal review, while the cost of an appeal to the Information Commissioner is being reduced from €150 to €75.
The FOI Bill 2013 is scheduled for Report Stage in the Dail on 16 July and is expected to be enacted later this year. Following enactment, it will be necessary for a number of Ministerial orders to be made in relation to fees, in line with the Minister's announcement on 1 July, and for other issues. A Ministerial order setting the new fees for FOI internal review and appeal to the Information Commissioner will be made as part of that process.