FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI)
Description
The FOI Act provides the following statutory rights:
- the right to access records held by public bodies covered by the Act
- the right to have personal information in a record amended where such information is incomplete, incorrect or misleading
- the right to obtain reasons for decisions taken by public bodies affecting the person.
The Act distinguishes between personal and non-personal information. You can access your personal information regardless of when it was created if it is still in existence. You can only access non-personal information/records created on or after 21 April, 2008.
How to Apply
You should make your request in writing to:
The Freedom of Information Officer
Cavan and Monaghan ETB
Administration Centre
Market Street
Monaghan
Or by email to:
When making your request, you should state that you are making your request under the FOI Act. You should also be as specific as possible to enable the information to be identified easily and, if possible, indicate the time-frame which applies to your request e.g. between May 2013 – December 2013. Also, if possible, try to specify the operational areas of the ETB which you feel would be most relevant to your request e.g. Human Resources Department, Corporate Services Department, Property Department, School or Centre.
If you wish you can use the CMETB’s standard FOI Application Form to make your request
If you wish you can make your request in Irish using the standard FOI Application Form As Gaeilge
If you have a specific question on making an FOI request to this Department, please visit our Freedom of Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs.
For more comprehensive information on Freedom of Information including the text of the FOI Acts, please visit the FOI Central Policy Unit website at www.foi.gov.ie.
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