Govt urged to reduce fees charged for FoI appeals

The Information Commissioner has called on the Government to reduce some of the fees it charges for obtaining official documents under the Freedom of Information Act.

Govt urged to reduce fees charged for FoI appeals

The Information Commissioner has called on the Government to reduce some of the fees it charges for obtaining official documents under the Freedom of Information Act.

At present, it costs €15 to make an initial request under the legislation, €75 to seek an internal review if the request is rejected and €150 to lodge an appeal with the Information Commissioner.

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