South West Regional Authority

You can download the acts in PDF format by clicking the links below:

• Freedom of Information Act, 1997
• Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act, 2003

Sections 15 and 16 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997 require the publication of material relating to the function of the legislation and of the Office of the Information Commissioner, along with guidelines on services provided, how to avail of them and types of records held by public bodies.

The Sections 15 and 16 manuals can be accessed by clicking the links below:

• Section 15 (A Guide To Structure, Organisation, Functions, Powers, Duties, Records & Services Provided by the Office of the Information Commissioner) Manual
• Section 16 (Guide to Rules Procedures Practices, Guidelines, and Interpretations used by the Office of the Information Commissioner) Manual