How to Make a Request: Requests for Access to Records

Requests for Access to Records (FOI Act, 1997, Section 7)

Download the FOI Application form in Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

The FOI application form is also available from the Institute's FOI Office.

If you are not using this form then your application should:

• Normally be in writing
• Indicate clearly that the information is sought under the Freedom of Information Act
• Indicate if the information is required in a particular form i.e. photocopy, computer disk, etc.
• Include as much detail as possible to enable the staff of the Institute to identify the record. If you have difficulty in identifying the precise records that you require, the FOI Office will be happy to assist you in preparing your request
• Provide full contact details including a telephone number and e-mail address where available so that you may be contacted if it is necessary to clarify the details of your request.
• A €15.00 "up-front" application fee must accompany all requests relating to "non-personal" information.

Send your request to the FOI Office at NUI Galway. You may be required to provide identification especially when requesting personal information. A typical form of identification that you could be asked to produce will be your passport, driving licence, student ID card or birth certificate.

Applications must be in writing and should be sent to the FOI Office at NUI Galway.

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