Government agrees to reviews of planning laws and FOI

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath said the FOI review is needed to take account of new forms of communication.

The Government has agreed to reviews of both planning laws and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath said that while he is happy to review the FOI legislation, he has found it to be "robust and effective". He said the review is needed to take account of new forms of communication.