Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act came into effect on 21st April 1998 and was amended on 11th April 2003. It is known as the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act 2003.

Under FOI each person has a right to:
• access records held by a Government Department or certain public bodies
• request correction of personal information relating to you held by a Government Department or certain public body where it is inaccurate, incomplete or misleading
• obtain reasons for a decisions made by a Government Department or certain public body where the decision affects you

For more comprehensive information on Freedom of Information, including the texts of the FOI Acts, please visit the FOI Central Policy Unit website at www.foi.gov.ie