Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Carlow county Council has prepared and published a Publication Scheme conforming with a Model and Guidelines made by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. This scheme came into effect on 14th April 2016.
The purpose of the Scheme is to facilitate the provision of information to the greatest extent possible, except for information exempted under the Act and in preparing, reviewing or revising the Scheme, Carlow County Council shall have regard to the public interest in:
- allowing public access to information held by the Council,
- the publication of reasons for decision made by the Council
- publishing information of relevance or interest to the general public in relation to its activities and functions generally
The Scheme is web based with links from it to information under six heading as set out below which will be updated as provided for under the Act. A hard copy will be available for viewing by appointment also.
Information will be provided under the following six headings:
- Information about Carlow County Council
- Services provided by Carlow County Council
- Decision Making Process for major policy proposals
- Financial Information
- Procurement
- Freedom of Information Disclosure Log and other information
If the information required cannot be found here, a search of the Council’s website can be conducted or the relevant section of Carlow County Council can be contacted at 059 9170300.
If the information sought is not made publicly available by Carlow County Council, a Freedom of Information Request may be considered.