Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We have just strengthened, expanded and restored very significantly the remit of the Freedom of Information Act. I am not aware of the details of what the Deputy is complaining about. I will certainly refer her remarks to the Minister for Finance for comment and a reply.

It is important to have a more open information society in which as much information as possible would be published rather than requiring people to request information solely through the freedom of information legislation. This is reflected in Government policy. I do not know about the specific incident to which the Deputy is referring. As I said, I will refer it to the Minister for Finance for further comment and a reply.

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