Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2024
80. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of freedom of information requests submitted to his Department in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; the total number of such requests that were rejected in their entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37591/24]
View answerThe total number of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests submitted to my Department in the years 2022, 2023 and 2024 to date and the total number of requests refused in their entirety are set out in the table below:
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2022 |
2023 |
2024 to date (18th September) |
|
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Number of FOI requests submitted to my Department |
131 |
161* |
117 |
|
Number of FOI requests refused in their entirety |
40 |
50 |
23 |
*161 requests were submitted and 163 requests were dealt with as two requests were sub-divided.
Requests were refused where no records existed, requests were invalid, requests pre-dated the legislation or an exemption applied under the FOI Act. In line with FOI legislation, the Department actively engages with requesters to assist with the processing of FOI requests.
