Right To Know

A major update from us today as we are successful in landmark EU case over access to technical standards. A reminder too that if you want to keep up to date on our latest news, find us on Facebook, Mastodon (@RightToKnow), or BlueSky (righttoknow). thestory.ie/2024/03/05/right…

An announcement from us and @Thestoryie on our decision to step away from Twitter/X for now.

Fáilte Ireland hit pause button on advertising during Dublin rioting amid fears marketing material could be turned into embarrassing memes and gifs. Our latest set of records now online at: thestory.ie/2024/01/05/failt…

Finance Minister Michael McGrath was determined to increase the amount of money taken in from bank levy as he said every indication was banks would enjoy “very significant profits” while paying very little tax due to historic losses. Our latest records: thestory.ie/2024/01/03/finan…

Drone crash, graffiti and vandalism of national monuments reported by Office of Public Works at heritage sites. Records released under the Access to Information on the Environment Regulations: thestory.ie/2023/12/22/drone…

Finance Minister was urged not to introduce mortgage interest relief in this year’s budget by officials and the Central Bank. No “evidence base” to support it, could worsen housing supply issues, give rise to deadweight, and have potential to be costly. thestory.ie/2023/12/19/finan…

Right to Know wins case over access to records on possible TV licence collection by Revenue. A useful case if you get a refusal under Section 28 of the FOI Act on Cabinet confidentiality: thestory.ie/2023/12/15/right…

Pre-budget submission from Department of Foreign Affairs predicts more than a million passport applications next year. Our latest set of records online at: thestory.ie/2023/12/12/pre-b…

Department of Finance frustration over new €115 million accounts system that was causing staff stress and delays in reporting. Our latest records available at: thestory.ie/2023/12/08/depar…

Oireachtas members reimbursed travel and accommodation expenses even when off work due to illness. Our latest set of records available at: thestory.ie/2023/12/05/oirea…

Department of Health believed they were fortunate to get away with just a €22,500 fine over gathering of personal information on families. Our latest set of records available at: thestory.ie/2023/12/01/depar…