Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The reason I do not have information on other Departments is that I am not the member of the Government designated to deal with FOI. The entire system is regulated by the Department of Finance. However, every Department, including the Department of the Taoiseach, must follow the guidelines set down in this area. In my Department, each section has designated officials, separate from the political system, who follow the recommendations of the Information Commissioner.

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