Freedom of Information

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (1315)

Gerald Nash

Question:

1315. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if the HSE CHO8 will report on the number of freedom of information, FOI, requests in cases in which a charge of €200 or more was estimated for the provision of items before appeal in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13920/21]

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Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible. The HSE is an Independent body for the purposes of FOI and has sole responsibility for compliance with the legislation in relation to HSE matters.