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Freedom of Information (FOI) Fees

Guide to fees relating to Freedom of Information Requests / Applications

Effective from Tuesday 14th October 2014

Type of Request / Application Standard Fee* Reduced Fee* ** ***
Request for a record under Section 12 Initial Request No Charge No Charge
Internal Appeal €30 €10
Appeal to Information Commissioner €50 €15
Request under section 12 for personal information No Charge No Charge
Application for amendment of incorrect personal info (Section 9) No Charge No Charge
Application for reasons for a decision (Section 10) No Charge No Charge

* Fee will not apply where a person appeals a decision to charge a fee or deposit, or a fee or deposit of a particular amount under section 27 of the FOI Act.

** Reduced fee will apply in respect of third parties who appeal a decision of a public body to release their information on public interest grounds.

*** Reduced fee will apply to medical card holders and their dependants on production of their medical card.