Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019
2042. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will establish with the National Archives of Ireland the location of a file (details supplied) in view of the fact that the person requesting the file was informed that the office of the Taoiseach requested it in 2001 and that it had not been returned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36696/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in my Department have informed me that the file in question will be considered for release this year as part of the annual release of files by the Department of the Taoiseach under the National Archives Act. Release of the file will be carefully considered by the Certifying Officer in the Department of the Taoiseach before the end of this year as part of the process of the annual transfer of files to the National Archives.
