Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
2009. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied in the context of the freedom of information publication scheme that all logs are published and up to date in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014; if not, the reason they are not published; and if he will update them as a matter of priority. [36135/21]
View answer2010. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the amount collected on an annual basis since the Freedom of Information Act 2014 commenced in respect of fees attached to freedom of information requests submitted to his Department. [36153/21]
View answer2011. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of freedom of information requests refused by his Department since the Freedom of Information Act 2014 commenced for the reason that search and copy costs would exceed the maximum threshold; the number of requests that were subsequently granted following engagement with the requester to narrow the scope of the request; and the costs associated with same. [36171/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 2009 to 2011, inclusive, together.
My Department has no record of any Freedom of Information requests that were refused for the reason that search and copy costs would exceed the maximum threshold. It is the policy of my Department to engage with any such requesters and to assist them with refining a request that does not come within the scope of the Act.
The Department strives to ensure that as much information as possible is available publicly. However, the recent cyber security incident has impacted on its ability to provide up to date information in some cases. Work on restoring access to affected systems is continuing.
The amount collected on an annual basis since the Freedom of Information Act 2014 commenced in respect of fees are set out below:
Search & Retrieval Fees Requested Internal Review Fees
2014 - €375 2014 - €30
2015 - €82 2015 - €150
2016 - €500 2016 - €150
2017 - €324 2017 - €180
2018 - €52 2018 - €270
2019 - €272 2019 - €180
2020 - €563 2020 - €180
