Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Dail Éireann — 2025-12-09
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Jack Chambers (FF), Dublin West

I have set out the legislative provisions underpinning the appeals process. It is clear that neither the Minister nor the Department has any influence on the operation of the appeals that exist. Any involvement is purely on an administrative basis.
All public bodies hold records and have a duty to provide information as appropriate. Maybe it is withheld because of particular matters relating to the privacy of an individual. I do not know the facts behind every FOI or release of information which has been requested. It depends on each particular case connected to the Housing Agency's involvement.
We have an independent statutory function set up to oversee appeals. That is, as I said, done with independent people appointed by the Public Appointments Service. If any changes are required to the operation of the appeals, that can be considered in the context of the three-year review which is set out under the current legislation.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-09