Information access tools give citizens the right to understand how decisions are made. However, using them effectively is not always easy.

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This book is a practical guide to accessing public records in Ireland. It is written for people who want to understand how Freedom of Information and other similar tools work in the real world.

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It draws on more than two decades of experience and explains how to make effective requests, how public bodies respond to them, and how to challenge refusals when records are withheld.

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Inside, you’ll find help on how to:

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Make clear, focused FOI requests.

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Understand delays, fees, and exemptions.

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Request internal reviews and lodge appeals.

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Avoid common mistakes.

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Access environmental information.

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Discover how FOI works outside Ireland.

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This book is for students, citizens, journalists, teachers, and anyone who wants to learn how to use information access laws with confidence.

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The focus throughout is practical – what works, what doesn’t, and why.

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Ken Foxe is a freelance investigative reporter, researcher, and trainer who specialises in Freedom of Information and information access in Ireland.

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He is the author of two other non-fiction books and taught journalism at TU Dublin. He has worked at RTÉ Investigates and several national newspapers.

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Shining a Light

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