Freedom of Information

The Freedom of information Act 1997 established 3 new statutory rights:

• A legal right for each person to access records held by Government Departments and certain public bodies including Local Authorities
• A legal right for each person to have official records relating to him/herself amended where it is incomplete, incorrect or misleading
• A legal right to obtain reasons for decisions affecting oneself

A small fee to make a request applies. A decision on your application must normally be made within 4 weeks. If your request is refused, the decision can then be appealed to a more senior official with a further right of appeal to the Independent Information Commissioner.

Contact

Freedom of Information Officer,
Corporate Affairs,
Wicklow County Council,
County Buildings,
Wicklow Town

Tel: 0404 20158
Email: foi@wicklowcoco.ie