Freedom of Information - Republic of Ireland

NIAER and CER as the “All Island Project” are both subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 1997 (Amended in 2003) establishes three new statutory rights:

  • A legal right for each person to access information held by public bodies;
  • A legal right for each person to have official information relating to him/herself amended where it is incomplete, incorrect or misleading;
  • A legal right to obtain reasons for decisions affecting oneself.

The Act asserts the right of members of the public to obtain access to official information to the greatest extent possible consistent with the public interest and the right to privacy of individuals.

Please click here to view the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act 2003

Freedom of Information – Information Manuals

An Information Guide to the Commission for Energy Regulation - Prepared in accordance with Section 15 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997: This manual is intended as a practical guide to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). It includes information about how the CER functions, the classes of records held and the types of information that are routinely made available.

An Information Guide to the Exercise of Functions by the Commission for Energy Regulation - Prepared in accordance with Section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997: In accordance with the CER's obligations under Section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997, we have compiled this guide. We have included links to European and national legislation, statutory instruments and guidelines which are published by the CER.

Data Protection

Data protection is about your fundamental right to privacy. You can access and correct data about yourself. Those who keep data about you have to comply with data protection principles. This site address below gives information on individuals' rights and on organisations' responsibilities. It also gives you guidance on how the rights and principles apply in different practical situations like for example in the workplace or the use of CCTV.

http://dataprotection.ie

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