Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In respect of No. 11a, I welcome the addition of another 137 bodies to the remit of the Freedom of Information Act. What date will this become applicable? Is it the Government's intention to restore the Act to its original form? Its operation is very restrictive because of changes brought about by the Government. Will an extra person be appointed to the county enterprise boards to be in charge of freedom of information requests? Will that work be done by individuals already employed on the boards? The boards are very much strapped for cash.

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