Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 February 2013
259. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Finance if he will ensure the publication of all correspondence from the European Central Bank to his Department in relation to the financial crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8291/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is the policy of my Department to publish as much correspondence as possible where the publication of the correspondence is in the public interest and where it is reasonably practicable to do so. However, as the Deputy can appreciate, occasions can arise where it is not possible to publish all the records held by the Department. For example under Section 24(2)(e) of the Freedom of Information Act 1997 as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2003 my Department cannot release information that has been communicated in confidence from, to or within an institution or body of the European Union. Also under Section 24(2)(f) of the same Act my Department cannot release records of an Institution or Body of the European Union which contains information the disclosure of which is prohibited by the Institution or Body.
