Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Acts, 1997 - 2003 establishes three new Statutory rights:

1. A legal right for each person to access information held by Public Bodies

2. A legal right for each person to have official information relating to him/herself amended where it is incomplete, incorrect or misleading

3. A legal right to obtain reasons for decisions made by Public Bodies, affecting oneself

Click on the links below to find out more information about the Act

• Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act

• Records held by the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly

• Rights of Review and Appeal

• How to Apply for Information under the Freedom of Information Act

• Fees

• Section 16 Publication - Rules, Practices, Procedures and Guidelines

• Routinely Available Information

• Glossary of Abbreviations and Term (pdf 11 KB)

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For more information please contact:

Mr. Gerry Lavelle - Programme Executive -
Phone: 094 9862970 or Email: glavelle@bwmwassembly.ie

Ms Eiméar Dowd - Staff Officer -
Phone: 094 9862970 or Email: edowd@bmwassembly.ie