Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 10, inclusive, together.

I propose to circulate in the Official Report the information requested by the Deputies on the figures regarding freedom of information applications received in my Department. From 1 January 2005, €825 was received in respect of application fees and €35 was received in respect of search and retrieval fees. All freedom of information applications to my Department are processed by statutorily designated officials in accordance with the 1997 and 2003 Acts and, in accordance with those statutes, I have no role in the processing of individual applications.

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