Opening files should apply to the gardaí

THE call

It is questionable, however, if this worthwhile proposal will get much support from a Government clearly intent on clamping down on information about its own activities.

In supporting the Commissioner, it has to be acknowledged that he achieved considerable success in lifting the lid on public bodies that make crucial decisions which impact directly on the everyday lives of ordinary people. His abiding legacy is the general acceptance that all public service bodies should be answerable for their actions.