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In addition to fulfilling its obligations under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, the NCCA is committed to providing information on its activities and services and ensuring all queries are dealt with in a timely fashion. The following frequently asked questions will be assistance to those who wish to make a request under the FOI Act
Q: What is FOI? A: The FOI Act provides that from 21 April, 1998, every person has the following new legal rights:
These rights mean that from 21 April, 1998, people can seek access to personal information held on them - no matter when the information was created - and to other records created after 21 April, 1998.
Q: What records can be requested? A: Under the Act, the following records are accessible:
Q: How do I make an FOI Request to the Council? A: You can send a request in writing to:
Ms. Aine Armstrong Farrell FOI Officer National Council for Curriculum and Assessment 35 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin 2 T. +353 1 661 7177 F. +353 1 661 7180 [email protected]
Your request should include the following:
Q: How much will it cost? A: From 7 July 2003, the standard fee payable for each request is 15. A reduced fee of 10 may apply if the requester is covered by a medical card.
The following requests are exempt from the fee
The Freedom of Information Act 1997 and the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act 2003 are available in hard copy from Government Publications Sales Office, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.
Associated Links
Guide to the functions and records of the NCCA: Sections 15 & 16 Reference Book
Office of the Information Commissioner Homepage
FOI Act & Regulations
Guide to the Act
FOI Central Policy Unit, Department of Finance