Opposition attacks introduction of FoI fees

Opposition politicians and the National Union of Journalists have expressed their outrage following yesterday's announcement that requests under the Freedom of Information Act will cost €15 each from July 7.

Opposition attacks introduction of FoI fees

Opposition politicians and the National Union of Journalists have expressed their outrage following yesterday's announcement that requests under the Freedom of Information Act will cost €15 each from July 7.

Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy also announced yesterday that appeals against FoI refusals would cost up to €150 each.

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