Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The questions relate to the current freedom of information legislation. Is the Minister satisfied that the legislation is functioning properly? Will the Minister consider amending section 44 of the Act so that he can instruct the Information Commissioner to carry out a review of the operation of the Act?

My interactions with numerous freedom of information departments, State bodies and Departments lead me to believe the legislation is not working. I do not believe this so-called world-class legislation is offering the transparency and accountability promised.

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We discussed this in September and the Minister stated he was not against the idea of looking at it. I am wondering what he thinks at this stage.

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