Freedom of Information

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2012

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Ceisteanna (177)

Sean Fleming

Ceist:

179 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of freedom of information requests received by him in 2011; the number of requests for which a search and retrieval fee was sought; the maximum fee sought by him in respect of a request received; the number of requests not proceeded following the non-payment of the search and retrieval fee sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10411/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

My Department received a total of 597 Freedom of Information requests during 2011. Of this figure, 6 requests incurred search and retrieval fees, totalling €756.83. The maximum fee sought by my Department for processing a Freedom of Information request was €15,664. Only one request did not proceed as a consequence of non payment of the search and retrieval fee.