Minister asked to extend FoI Act to energy sector

The Communications Minister has been asked to consider extending the Freedom of Information Act to apply to monopolies in the energy sector.

Minister asked to extend FoI Act to energy sector
Thu, 29 May, 2014 - 10:54

The Communications Minister has been asked to consider extending the Freedom of Information Act to apply to monopolies in the energy sector.

Pat Rabbitte says the request came from the Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin.

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