The number of FOI requests has increased, annually, since 2014.
A review into the Freedom of Information Act will get underway shortly, according to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
It's been found that the number of FOI requests has increased every year since since 2014.
Minister Michael McGrath believes that the current system is robust and functioning well.
However, he says it is now time to consider if there are better ways to achieve transparency in public administration.
Minister @mmcgrathtd on the review of the Freedom of Information Act today. Read the press release in full here: https://t.co/SXNKNwMdlX pic.twitter.com/94j9EilGnI
— Department of Public Expenditure (@IRLDeptPER) June 17, 2021

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