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S.I. No. 522/1998 - Freedom of Information Act, 1997 (Section 47(3)) (Amendment) Regulations, 1998

Type Statutory Instrument

Publication 1998-12-22

Last updated 2014-10-14

State Repealed superseded text

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I, Charlie McCreevy, Minister for Finance, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 3 and 47 (3) of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 (No. 13 of 1997), hereby make the following Regulations:

1.

These Regulations may be cited as the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 (Section 47(3))(Amendment) Regulations, 1998.

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Regulation 3 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 (Section 47(3)) Regulations, 1998, ( S.I. No. 139 of 1998 ), is hereby amended by the substitution for paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of the following paragraphs:

"(a) the amount of 3 pence per sheet in relation to a photocopy,

(b) the amount of 40 pence in relation to a 3½" computer diskette,

(d) the amount of £5 in relation to a Radiograph."

GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 22nd day of December, 1998.

CHARLIE McCREEVY, T.D.,

Minister for Finance.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

These Regulations amend existing regulations ( S.I. No. 139 of 1998 ) on application of charges under the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 (No. 13 of 1997) by providing an additional category of record for which a charge can be imposed. The Regulations provide for a charge of up to £5 for a Radiograph (X-ray) in addition to the previous maximum charges of £16.50 per hour for search and retrieval of records to which access is granted, 3 pence per sheet for a photocopy, 40 pence for a 3½" computer diskette, and £8 for a CD-ROM.

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