Freedom of Information

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Ceisteanna (328)

Paul Murphy

Ceist:

328. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation where in the Freedom of Information Act 2014 it authorises the Information Commissioner to develop and deliver training modules for and to public bodies, considering section 8(11) of the Act stipulates this is the responsibility of each respective Minister. [32525/25]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

This is a matter for the Information Commissioner to answer, as the Information Commissioner is independent in the performance of his function as a matter of law and in practice. Section 43(3) of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014 refers.

The Commissioner has indicated that he is happy to engage directly and will provide a response on the matters raised.

Question No. 329 answered with Question No. 330.