# Freedom of Information

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# Transparency

Information Commissioner welcomes Freedom of Information reform

However Emily O’Reilly said “the devil will be in the detail” when the new legislation is published.

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Jul 26th 2012, 11:13 AM

# old school

The Irish government will sell you a floppy disk for 51c

File this under ‘stuff we learned today’.

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Jul 25th 2012, 7:29 PM

# Transparency

Banks could be subject to Freedom of Information requests under new regime

New Freedom of Information laws may see non-public bodies which get public support – like banks – subject to requests.

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Jul 25th 2012, 5:53 PM

# School's Out

Cabinet holds last meeting before summer recess - so what's on the agenda?

FOI extension, the abolition of town councils, and losing TDs are some of the issues expected to be addressed today.

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Jul 24th 2012, 7:37 AM

# Transparency

Friday Dáil sees bipartisanship as Govt supports FOI legislation

The Fianna Fáil-proposed legislation would see the Central Bank, NAMA and the Gardaí brought under the scope of the Freedom of Information Act.

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Jul 6th 2012, 2:09 PM

# accessibility

€25k left unallocated for wheelchair-accessible taxis

Irish Wheelchair Association believes that, even with grant aid, VAT and VRT on accessible taxis and cabs are “prohibitively” high.

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Jun 27th 2012, 6:45 AM

# Transparency

Ombudsman still waiting for NAMA, Gardaí and Central Bank to be brought into FOI Act

Emily O’Reilly wants more public bodies to be brought within the scope of the Freedom of Information Act.

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May 31st 2012, 9:43 AM

Voices

Column: Cronyism and corruption – one quick change would help fight them

It would be swift work to repeal the 2003 Freedom of Information Act, but it could have far-reaching consequences, writes Donal Ó Brolcháin.

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May 8th 2012, 7:15 AM

# Transparency

Change to TDs’ expenses reduces chance of similar phone expenses exposé

Reform of the Oireachtas expenses rules in March 2010 means reportage on fraudulent mobile phone expenses can’t be repeated.

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Apr 27th 2012, 3:52 PM

# Transparency

Chairman opposes making NAMA subject to Freedom of Information laws

Frank Daly tells an Oireachtas committee that requiring full transparency would compromise NAMA’s commercial objectives.

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Mar 14th 2012, 4:24 PM

# FOI

Gardaí and banks should be more transparent - Ombudsman

Emily O’Reilly said the gardaí, Nama and State-owned financial institutions should all be made subject to Freedom of Information laws.

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Mar 10th 2012, 3:20 PM

Voices

Column: Why should our government have the right to hide from its citizens?

Our leaders are spending our money in our names, writes Aaron McKenna – so why won’t they let us know how?

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Jan 31st 2012, 7:30 AM

# Bus lanes

Varadkar not pleased with new rule that allows ministers to use bus lanes

A change in law now allows ministers to use the bus lanes when they’re on official business. They were stripped of their State-supplied cars and Garda drivers in March.

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Nov 20th 2011, 2:36 PM

# Transparency

Pivotal ruling may subject Nama to information requests

The highly secretive National Assets Management Agency may be laid open to information inquiries following a landmark ruling by the Information Commissioner – which could also potentially impact companies like Anglo Irish Bank.

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Sep 15th 2011, 10:05 AM

# chatty men

Saturday Night Show tops Late Late for guest costs

Brendan O’Connor show spent over €5,000 more on guests than Ryan Tubridy-fronted show. Between them, they shelled out €265,318 on filling the guest seats last season.

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Jul 27th 2011, 8:11 AM

# Dáil Éireann

Angry Dáil exchanges over alleged pension levy 'cover-up'

Micheál Martin accuses Enda Kenny of ‘covering up’ government policy on the pension levy – a claim labelled “balderdash”.

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Jun 21st 2011, 4:48 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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May 4th 2011, 4:48 PM

# FOI

Information Commissioner wants FOI legislation extended

Emily O’Reilly has said the general public should be able to place Freedom of Information requests with public bodies like the gardaí, Central Bank and NAMA.

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May 4th 2011, 3:36 PM