Freedom of Information

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Ceisteanna (110)

Ciaran Lynch

Ceist:

109 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to reform the Freedom of Information Act as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31812/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brendan Howlin)

My Department is engaged in the necessary preparatory work and consultations to give effect to the commitments in the Programme for Government in relation to Freedom of Information.

I expect to be in a position to introduce the necessary legislative measures to give effect to these commitments in the New Year.