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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 1 Jul 2003

Vol. 570 No. 2

Written Answers. - Freedom of Information.

Enda Kenny

Ceist:

301 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department during each month from January 2002 to June 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18619/03]

The information requested by the Deputy is set out below. The Deputy will note that my Department continues to receive the largest number of requests of all public bodies. The majority of the requests are from former residents of industrial and reformatory schools who are seeking access to information about their stay in such institutions. My Department is committed to ensuring that the highest level of service possible is provided to freedom of information requesters.

Year 2002

January

92

February

164

March

175

April

220

May

194

June

133

July

182

August

171

September

191

October

172

November

160

December

90

Year 2003

January

157

February

285

March

362

April

294

May

237

June

215.*

*1-27 June 2003, inclusive.
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