Northern Ireland: Freedom of Information beds in
First Minister Rt Hon Peter Robinson MP, MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA today welcomed the publication of the forth Northern Ireland annual report on Freedom of Information (FOI).
The figures show that the 11 government departments have responded well over the last four years to the challenges set by FOI legislation.
In releasing the report, the First Minister and deputy First Minister reflected on another eventful year for Freedom of Information, as the new culture of openness and transparency continued to embed itself within the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Peter Robinson said: “A principle of good governance is that it should be as open and transparent as possible, and I believe that our commitment to that principle is demonstrated in practical terms by the solid performance of our Departments in responding to the steady stream of requests for information.”
Complementing the comments of the First Minister, Mr McGuinness also expressed his satisfaction that Departments here had performed consistently well in responding to requests over the last four years.
Mr McGuinness said: ‘Freedom of Information, openness and transparency are central to the democratic process. I am pleased that all our Departments continue to recognise this and meet the need to deliver timely information’.
Topics: Civil Service, FOI, Freedom of Information, Governance, legislation, Northern Ireland, society, transparency
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