Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

With regard to another point the Information Commissioner has highlighted, namely, the poor record provision by a number of bodies that come under FOI, she instanced in particular Fingal County Council and its records in regard to Thornton Hall. Has the Department of the Taoiseach any specific role in ensuring record retention and information protection in advance of, or in the likelihood of, information being sought? Has it a role in ensuring this is retained carefully and responsibly in order that citizens can have access to critical information if and when the situation might present?

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