FoI Act set to include gardaí

The Government has reiterated its intention to extend the Freedom of Information Act to include bodies such as An Garda Síochána.

Brian Hayes, a junior minister, said the Government intended to publish proposals on the reform of the act in the coming weeks. It will be extended to include all bodies in receipt of “significant” public funding.

It will be partially extended to An Garda Síochána, so administrative records can be sought. Sensitive files relating to security or intelligence matters will not be covered.