The number of administrative staff specifically dedicated to processing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, in the FOI Unit of my department over the last three years are outlined by grade, below. The Deputy may wish to note however that the below members of staff carry out a number of duties, in addition to working on the processing of FOI requests. Such functions include the role of FOI Officer, acting as Decision Maker on certain FOI requests, as well as other functions relating to Access to Environmental Information (AIE), Data Protection and other related matters.
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Year
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Grades of relevant staff working within FOI Unit, Department of Transport
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Number
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2021
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1 Higher Executive Officer, 1 Executive Officer, 1 Clerical Officer
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3
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2022
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1 Higher Executive Officer, 1 Executive Officer, 1 Clerical Officer
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3
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2023
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1 Higher Executive Officer, 1 Executive Officer
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2
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2024
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1 Higher Executive Officer, 1 Executive Officer, 1 Clerical Officer
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3
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The total number of FOI requests received by my Department over the last three years are outlined below.
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Year
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FOI requests received
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2021
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236
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|
2022
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231
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|
2023
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208
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2024 to date
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114
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I have asked the Agencies under my aegis to provide the information directly to the Deputy. If you do not hear back from the Agencies within 10 working days please contact my office.
