The following public bodies are also subject to the Freedom of Information Acts, 1997 and 2003 and you have a right of access to records held by them:
- Social Welfare Appeals Office
- Social Welfare Tribunal
- Pensions Board
- Combat Poverty Agency
- Citizens Information Board
- Office of the Pensions Ombudsman
- Family Support Agency
These bodies have published an FOI book which sets out their functions, structures and administrative procedures. These books are available on request from:
- The Chief Appeals Officer
Social Welfare Appeals Office
D'Olier House
Dublin 2
- The Secretary
Social Welfare Tribunal
Department of Social and Family Affairs
157/164 Townsend Street
Dublin 2
- The Secretary
Pensions Board
Verschoyle House
28/30 Lower Mount Street
Dublin 2
- Combat Poverty Agency
Bridgewater Centre
Conyngham Road
Islandbridge
Dublin 8
- Citizens Information Board
Floor 7
Hume House
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
- Office of the Pensions Ombudsman
36 Lower Mount Street
Dublin 2
- Family Support Agency
Floor 4
St. Stephen's Green House
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
» Download Form and Instructions - Request for access to Records (FOI 1).
» Download Form and Instructions - Request for Amendment of Personal Records (FOI 1a)
The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on the broad range of social and civil services to the public. It provides the Citizens Information website and supports the voluntary network of Citizens Information Services and the Citizens Information Phone Service.
www.citizensinformation.ie
Lo-Call 1890 777121 (Mon-Fri 9am-9pm)
Local Centres (see Golden Pages)
Citizens Information is available from over 250 locations nationwide. The contact details and opening hours of your nearest Citizens Information Centre are listed in the Golden Pages.