Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of contracted staff, full-time and part-time, employed by his Department, and by any body or entity under the aegis of the Department, who are specifically assigned to processing freedom of information requests (details supplied), in each of the past three years; the Civil Service grade of each; the number of freedom of information requests dealt with by his Department, or any body or entity under its aegis, in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27231/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The dedicated FOI AIE Unit in my Department is responsible for handling Freedom of Information requests. This is done in strict compliance with the FOI Act 2014, its related secondary legislation, the FOI Code of Practice, and the FOI Model Publication Scheme. It is important to note that the officers listed below are also tasked with managing Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) requests, ensuring a comprehensive approach to information access.

The table below sets out the information requested.

*denotes correct figures up to 20 June 2024.

The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.