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.
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